In this VBN episode, VBA’s Chief Financial Officer, Charles Tapp, discusses how Veterans can protect their finances and personal information from fraud as well as the resources available to help. If you suspect you have been a victim of fraud:

To obtain, review, and monitor your credit reports: Visit https://www.annualcreditreport.com/in... or call 8773228228

To complete and print an Identity Theft Report and dispute unauthorized accounts: Visit https://www.identitytheft.gov/ or call the Federal Trade Commission at 8774384338

To have a fraud alert placed on your credit file: Contact the three major credit bureaus (Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion)

If you believe your social security number was used to file fraudulent tax returns: Contact the Internal Revenue Service and complete IRS Form 14039 (https://www.irs.gov/pub/irspdf/f1403...) or call 18009084490

For assistance with all fraudulent VA matters: Contact VA’s Office of the Inspector General at [email protected] or 18004888244