During National Military Consumer Protection Month, Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron issued tips for service members, veterans, and their families to avoid top scams. These scams can harm personal finances, damage credit, or threaten security clearances.
“Our service members, veterans, and their families sacrifice a great deal to protect and serve our country, and we want to make sure they have the information necessary to avoid harmful scams,” said Cameron. “During Military Consumer Protection Month, we’re highlighting top scams that service members may encounter, and we are sharing tips to avoid the financial losses associated with fraud.”
Top Scams and Tips:
1. Identity Theft
Identity theft occurs when someone uses the identity or personal information of another to open an account, enter into a lease or loan, obtain services, file taxes, apply for government benefits, or break the law.
Follow these tips to avoid identity theft scams:
• Beware of phone calls, texts, QR codes, or phishing emails that impersonate a business or government agency and ask for your personal information.
• Consider placing a free “Fraud Alert” on your credit report by contacting any of the three major credit reporting agencies: Experian, Transunion, or Equifax.
• Consider making social media accounts private, and limit friends to known individuals to minimize the ability of scammers to steal your images and learn personal details about your…
