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%u2022Apply directly to VA or with an accredited representative. Veterans may submit their application(s) for VA benefits securelyonlineor at anyregional office.%u2022Visit our Claims Predators Fraud Prevention Campaign -Outreach Toolkits atClaims Predators Fraud Prevention Campaign -Outreach Toolkitto learn more about Claims Predators and obtain more information to help Veterans, their families and advocates safely claim their benefits.%u2022If a Veteran is missing a VA benefits payment, identifies a discrepancy in payments, or finds suspicious activity with their direct deposit account, contact the VA immediately at 1-800-827-1000.%u2022If you suspect a representative acted unlawfully or unethically while assisting you in filing a VA benefits claim, file a report by calling 833-38V-SAFE. Learn more atvsafe.gov.return to topPension PoachingPension Poachingis rapidly evolving as a preferred method used by criminals to defraud elderly Veterans, survivors, and their families who are potentially eligible for VA benefits. Fraud poses a real threat to your benefits and services, and fraud is a complex challenge for everyone, that often targets older Veterans. Fraudsters%u2019 schemes are constantly evolving. These criminals are constantly changing their tactics and we are committed to protecting your Veteran benefit payments by employing industry-leading fraud prevention techniques, by educating you about fraudulent activity trends, and by sharing proactive measures you and your fellow Veterans can apply to avoid falling victim to these criminals and their schemes.What tactics do fraudsters use?Older Veterans are targets of fraud schemes related to sweepstakes, contests, charities, health products and inhome health care services, home improvements and equity skimming, and to banking or wire transfer fraud.We know that fraudsters are using Pension Poaching scams to target Veterans who are age 65 or older, their families, caregivers, and their survivors. In fact, Pension Poaching is becoming a preferred method to defraud older Veterans. Pension Poachers profit by falsely