Officials at the Grand Junction VA say some veterans have reported getting calls from someone claiming to be with the VA asking for personal information like social security and bank account numbers. They say they never ask for information when contacting a veteran, only when they are contacted.
[Veterans who believe they have been targeted for identify theft or a scam should report the attempt to the Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General using the OIG hotline at 1 (800) 488-8244 or by sending a fax to (202) 565-7936 or by e-mailing
vaoighotline@va.gov .