White House Launches Interagency Task Force to Protect Veterans from Fraudsters

The Biden administration is launching an interagency task force this Veterans  Day to protect veterans and their families from a rise in scams.

The White House on Friday launched a new Veteran Scam and Fraud Evasion (VSAFE) campaign and task force.

Among its actions, the task force will create a “one-stop shop” for veterans to prevent and report fraud. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will serve as a central hub for reports of scams targeting veterans and service members.

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