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Troops’ best defense against fraud is in jeopardy, advocates warn
“The thought of CFPB going away is frightening,” one advocate told senators.
By Karen Jowers
Virginia ‘Tinder Swindler’ who preyed on sailors pleads guilty
Posing as women on Tinder, conspirators demonstrated romantic interest in sailors. Then they swindled them.
Ponzi scheme leader who preyed on vets sentenced to 10 years
The conspiracy entrapped veterans in exploitative loans, with interest rates as high as 240%.
Scam targeting GI Bill students nets Texas man 19 years in prison
Ready Retail was raided by the FBI in September 2017.
The Spouse Angle Podcast — Up this week: How Cybercriminals Are Attacking Military Families
A Gold Star spouse discovered her late husband’s photo was being used in online romance scams.
By Military Times staff
Warning: Post Office sees rise in COVID vaccination scams targeting veterans
A 2017 AARP survey found that veterans are twice as likely to be victims of scams as the general public.
Dispute over $1 plunges Army officer into 2-year legal battle with auto dealership
The amount ignited a dispute between the soldier and dealership that has been raging for two years.
By Jon Simkins
Swipe left on this military-themed dating app
How many disappointments from other platforms must transpire to bring one to this stage?
By Jon Simkins
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
Atlanta man allegedly tried to sell 125 million nonexistent COVID-19 masks to VA for $750 million
An Atlanta man allegedly attempted to protective equipment to the VA for more than $750 million.
By Kyle Rempfer
Scammers are using the promise of phony COVID-19 test kits to get Tricare recipient personal private info
The Defense Health Agency says it’s learned of efforts by scammers to obtain the personal information of Tricare beneficiaries using the promise of fraudulent or non-existent COVID-19 testing kits
By Howard Altman