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If you re in the military or a veteran, be on alert. You may be the focus of scammers determined to separate you and your family from your money.
The best defense? Understand how the scams work. Use the tools that help you protect your personal information. And know the laws that exist to protect you.
Scammers are targeting service members. That is one possible conclusion from a tally of Federal Trade Commission complaints where consumers reported a military connection.
What the Statistics Reveal
The numbers show a continued threat of identity theft and an array of scams along with a disproportionate risk of being targeted by foreclosure relief and debt-management scams. In 2012, there were more than 67,000 such scam and fraud complaints from military families, according to the Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book.