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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
December 4, 2025 |
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LANSING – Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning veterans about a scam after reports that Michigan veterans have received fraudulent postcards claiming they are eligible for additional benefits. The scam involves fraudsters using a postcard that seems legitimate to have veterans call a phone number to receive benefits or rewards, only to steal their information.
Residents can protect themselves by being cautious when receiving such offers. Attorney General Nessel urges residents to verify the legitimacy of postcards regarding veteran resources before providing any personal information – such as a Social Security number, veteran ID number, or bank details – by reaching out to their veteran service officer, their county veterans affairs office or by calling the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency’s (MVAA) Michigan Veterans Resource Service Center at 800-MICH-VET (800-642-4838).
“Fraudsters are always looking for ways to steal your personal information,” Nessel said. “If veterans receive a postcard in the mail, they should trust their instincts, remain cautious, and verify any claims with their veteran service officer or the MVAA to avoid falling victim to scammers.”
“Michigan is home to more than 486,000 veterans and their families,” said Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) Director Brian L. Love. “It is crucial that we protect those who took an oath to serve our nation. MVAA is dedicated to connecting Michigan veterans to the federal, state and local benefits and resources they earned.”
Veterans are encouraged to visit the MVAA website or call their Michigan Veterans Resource Service Center at 800-MICH-VET (800-642-4838) to locate resources in their community, learn about federal and state benefits and learn how to connect to a veteran service officer.
Veterans who believe they have been a victim of the scam can file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Attorney General. To file a complaint, you may reach the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Team at:
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