![]() Veterans, active-duty service members and their families are nearly 40% more likely to lose money to scams and fraud than the civilian population, according to the new AARP survey called "Scambush: Military Veterans Battle Surprise Attacks from Scams and Fraud." ![]() ![]() ![]() Once a sense of camaraderie is established, the fraudster can pitch a fake charity, a false promise for free medical equipment or a variety of other scams targeting military consumers. To sound convincing, the AARP warns, scammers often use military jargon and specific government guidelines to craft a cause or story that could sound genuine. The fraudsters often target veterans, active-duty military and their families by first attempting to make a connection and create the impression that they've theoretically been in the foxhole with their target. Sounds like you fought the same enemy but you didn't
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