VA Warns Veterans Over Fake Free-Shoes Scam Using 1 Real MyVA Number
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 10
VA Warns Veterans Over Fake Free-Shoes Scam Using 1 Real MyVA Number
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 10
Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs said a flyer and online posts offering veterans free athletic shoes are fraudulent and not tied to any official VA program.
The scam looks credible because it copies VA-style branding, uses health-and-wellness language, shows major shoe brands and even lists the real MyVA phone number.
VA warned veterans not to click links, scan QR codes, call numbers from the flyer or share Social Security, VA login, health, bank or card details.
Veterans should verify any benefit offer through VA.gov, an official VA account or a local VA facility, and suspected fraud can be reported at VSAFE.gov or 1-833-38V-SAFE.