Telephone Scam Targeting Veterans‏

The VA is warning Veterans not to give credit card numbers, bank routing information or any personal and financial information over the phone to callers claiming to update, confirm, or verify VA-related information.VA simply does not call Veterans and ask them to disclose personal financial information over the phone.

A Veteran targeted by scammers alerted the VA, saying that someone called claiming to be with the VA pharmacy and asking a lot of questions. The caller ID indicated that the incoming call was from 1-888-555-1234. There are a number of scams associated with this number, and it's been reported that the callers will call repeatedly and become aggressive. They will claim to be a VA employee saying your medical card is expired and the Veterans must send a check for a certain dollar amount for a renewal. In other versions, the caller says that your bank account is listed on a public computer in an effort to get it removed, you need to verify your bank information. Be leery of any calls originating from this number.

The VA has not changed its process for dispensing prescriptions or for enrollment. Nor has the VA changed its long-standing commitment to protect personal information of this nation's Veterans. Veterans with questions about VA services should call 1-877-222-8387, or the nearest VA medical center.