The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is marking National Consumer Protection Week (March 3 - 9) by promoting Operation Protect Veterans, a national campaign to raise awareness of veteran-related scams and fraud schemes.
Research shows that veterans are frequently targeted by scam artists and victimized twice as often as other people. In a survey by the University of Chicago, veterans reported they encountered a large number of scams directly tied to their military service.
Operation Protect Veterans, a joint effort between the Inspection Service and the AARP Fraud Watch Network, uses both organizations’ communications capabilities to help veterans avoid losing money to con artists.
To date, the campaign has received responses from more than 12,000 former or current members of the military who described scams directed toward their military benefits or that sought to take advantage of their affinity for veterans’ issues.
“The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is committed to protecting veterans from scammers,” said Chief Postal Inspector Gary Barksdale. “Scam artists deliberately use false claims of military brotherhood. Patriotism among vets can be a powerful window into their hearts and wallets. We are working hard to inform Postal Service employees about scam artists who tailor their pitches towards former and active service members.”
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The U.S. Postal Inspection Service Miami Division will be sharing information on veteran-related scams and fraud schemes. On Tuesday, March 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Inspectors will be at the Miami GMF Finance Unit Lobby, 2200 NW 72 Ave, and on Thursday, March 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Fort Lauderdale Main Post Office Lobby, 1900 West Oakland Park Blvd. Employee participation is an off-the-clock activity.
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