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our military veterans are prime targets

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of criminals

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postal inspectors see con men calling

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veterans pretending to be old military

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friends

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and claiming to represent a charity

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helping veterans and their families

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some fake charities use names that sound

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like well-known veterans charities to

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trick people

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into donating money to a good cause

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scammers may even create fake websites

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that closely resemble a credible charity

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but the scammers pocket the money and

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divert donations away from legitimate

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charities that help veterans

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check out a charity before donating to

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make sure they are legitimate

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to learn more visit uspis.gov

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