Latest "scam" stories

How to best protect against online scams targeting service members

With online scams against active and retired military personnel and their families growing at an exponential rate, experts are touting some basic reminders

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

14 months ago

Beware of new fraudulent ‘fraud alerts’

Criminals are getting slicker about getting access to your hard-earned money.

By Karen Jowers

20 months ago

Medal of Honor recipient says he’s been spoofed by scammers ‘over 100′ times

Retired Army captain and Medal of Honor recipient Florent Groberg said he's aware of more than 100 incidents in which scammers have assumed his identity.

By James R. Webb

22 months ago

Former sailor and two former Marines plead guilty to role in massive Tricare scam

Prosecutors say the scheme cost Tricare $65 million in bogus reimbursements.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

3 years ago

Military members are disproportionately affected by cybercrime: Here’s why and how to avoid it

Cybercriminals are targeting America's military personnel and families, but steps can be made to avoid becoming a victim.

By Zach England

3 years ago

Opinion: Scammers are targeting veterans. Operation Protect Veterans helps fight them.

Older veterans are even more at risk. They tend to be more trusting and are more susceptible to high-pressure tactics than younger persons. Sadly, there are far too many cases of older veterans losing their life savings and even their homes to these evil scammers.

By Carroll Harris

4 years ago