The Department of Veterans Affairs is advising veterans to beware of anyone seeking to obtain personal information, including Social Security or phone numbers, via telephone. According to the American Legion, a veteran notified VA officials after receiving a call from someone purporting to represent a VA pharmacy. The caller asked the veteran numerous questions. The veteran noticed through caller ID that the call originated from (888) 555-1234, a number known by law-enforcement authorities to be the source of numerous reported scams. Sometimes a caller will tell a veteran that an identification card has expired and a fee is required to renew it, or that a bank account is listed on a computer and verification of the number is required for its removal. The VA does not conduct business in these manners. Veterans who have questions about services should contact the nearest VA medical center, or call (877) 222-8387.
