Military Consumer

Every year, military consumers report losing hundreds of millions of dollars to scams. FTC Commissioner @MeadorFTC explains how talking about and reporting scams helps protect everyone in your community: #federaltradecommission #scams #militaryscams

That random call saying “you’ve won a prize” is a scam: militaryconsumer.gov/blog/random-ca…

That text or email about your “tax refund” is a scam: militaryconsumer.gov/blog/text-or-e…

Why can’t that new love interest meet in person? militaryconsumer.gov/blog/why-cant-…

Consumer protection doesn’t end today. Stay alert, verify suspicious contacts, and report scams to help stop fraud year-round. Learn more: SSA.gov/scam Report fraud: oig.ssa.gov/report #NCPW2026 #StayAlert #SlamTheScam

Reporting scams helps SSA OIG stop fraud and protect communities. If you receive a suspicious call, text, or email: ❌ Do not engage 🗒️ Save details if possible 💻 Report it immediately at oig.ssa.gov/report #NCPW2026 #ReportFraud #SlamTheScam

How to avoid government grant scams that offer free money for personal expenses: militaryconsumer.gov/blog/how-avoid…

Tax scams are on the rise, and scammers will try to deceive you by impersonating the #IRS - providing bad tax advice and malicious web links. Learn to recognize tax scams and fraud ow.ly/rAAA50Y5X5N

Welcome to NCPW 2026 militaryconsumer.gov/blog/welcome-n…

It’s National Consumer Protection Week! Visit ftc.gov/ncpw for consumer protection advice. Learn how to spot scams, identify red flags, and report suspicious activity at ssa.gov/scam #NCPW2026.

VA FINVET helps you meet your basic needs and manage your money. Find financial resources for Veterans: mirecc.va.gov/finvet

If you’re looking to pick up a side gig to make extra cash, pay down debt, or catch up on some bills, know that scammers are looking to make money, too. One of their hustles is advertising fake jobs. Learn how to tell a legit gig from a scam: militaryconsumer.gov/blog/how-avoid…

After a tax return is filed, 'ghost' preparers disappear, leaving you to deal with consequences ranging from a stolen refund to follow-up action from the #IRS. Be sure to choose a trusted tax professional that will stick around. irs.gov/chooseataxpro

Debt collection: Know your rights, avoid scams militaryconsumer.gov/blog/debt-coll…

Unemployment benefits can be a life saver if you’re between jobs. But what happens if a scammer misuses your personal information, like your Social Security number (SSN) to file a fraudulent unemployment claim? That’s identity theft: militaryconsumer.gov/blog/got-lette…

Planning your finances for the year to come? Here are some tools that can help: militaryconsumer.gov/blog/planning-…

How to handle unexpected calls that claim your money is at risk: consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alert…

#Veterans: VA may use the email address listed in your VA.gov profile to send you health care notifications. Learn how to review and update your VA.gov profile to stay informed: myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web…

Scammers will do anything they can to gain your trust, including pretending to be from a government agency like the #IRS. Here’s how to tell when it’s really the #IRS contacting you: ow.ly/z4A150XXGGH