Subject: scam in Kansas --
could apply elsewhere
All,
I
just discovered that there is an active scam on veteran payments. One
of the residents here at Ft. Dodge approached me about a text message
they received from the “VA” asking them to call a toll free number and
confirm their bank account information. The veteran called them and was
told that there is a problem processing their payment…could you please
provide your account information. Luckily the veteran said no and that
he did not have that information available which is why he came to my
office. I told him the VA doesn’t do that.
I
contacted Muskogee (Direct Deposit Enrollment Center) and they
confirmed that they were experiencing that same problem since early Monday.
Veterans and spouses had been giving their information over the phone
to whoever this is and I’m assuming that they are stopping payment on
these accounts until a new account is established. I thought it would be
a good time to let everyone know that this is active and to tell your
veterans that the VA does not text anyone, nor do they request banking
information over the phone!!! This is one very important reason why
veterans need to contact us whenever there is any kind of correspondence
with the VA.
I also assume that this is because of the VA’s effort to get all veterans enrolled in direct deposit, so please be aware.
Ronald W Friess
Veterans Services Representative
Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs
714 Sheridan, Unit 68
Ft. Dodge, KS 67843
Office: 620-225-4041
Cell: 785-220-8900
Fax: 620-225-6798
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