What veterans should know about VA benefits scams on Veterans Day

What veterans should know about VA benefits scams on Veterans Day Hunter Wright News10NBC ROCHESTER, N.Y. — New York Attorney General Letitia James warned veterans about scams targeting them on Veterans Day. James said scammers often take advantage of military benefits, steady paychecks and the complicated VA system. Some scammers charge veterans high fees to help file VA benefit claims, sometimes promising faster approvals. Others offer quick cash in exchange for future pension payments or pose as government officials to steal personal information. There are also fake military charities asking for donations and romance scammers who build relationships online before asking for money. Anyone targeted by these scams can call the attorney general’s office at 800-771-7755. Related: Guide to Veterans Day events Fifth annual Monroe County Veterans Day Parade Monroe County veteran agency leader reflects on biggest challenges facing veterans One digit apart: Two Rochester Vietnam veterans find a shared Vietnam past after chance meeting in Spencerport Ontario County disabled veterans press local municipalities to adopt property and school tax break Monroe County approved a full tax break for 100% disabled veterans, but many local towns still have not decided Former war reporter from Rochester reflects on time in Iraq and Afghanistan, weighs in on Iran coverage Rochester veterans’ benefits safe for now as VA halts controversial rule Veterans Outreach Center loses $500,000 grant, impacting homeless veterans’ employment program VA layoffs hit Rochester, leaving some local veterans concerned about services Jefferson Awards: David Lippa supports the mental health of first responders and veterans Monroe County relaunches nature-based therapy program for veterans