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Scammers may approach military personnel from many different angles, sometimes using a twist on existing forms of identity theft, impostor scams, and other deceptions.

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In the "Benefits Buyout Scam," fraudsters offer an upfront payment of cash in exchange for a veteran's future disability or pension payments.

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But, often... these buyouts are a fraction of the value of the benefit.

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Be cautious. Never give personal information to anyone you don't know who calls you on the phone.

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For more information, visit USPIS.gov/veterans.