May 8, 2018
Bulletin: Scam Calls Impersonating the VA Office of General Counsel
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is investigating a telephone scam involving an individual(s) who impersonates a VA Office of General Counsel attorney. The individual(s) reportedly calls Veterans and requests money from the Veterans to process their claims for benefits.
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