Last year, military consumers across the nation reported over 93,000 fraud complaints, scamming them out of $164,000 in 2022, according to California Attorney General Rob Bonta.
“It can feel violating, maybe even embarrassing, but there is nothing to be ashamed of. There's nothing that you've done wrong. You're the victim,” said Bonta.Get San Diego local news, weather forecasts, sports and lifestyle stories to your inbox.
He said that there are always new scams and ways people approach military members to take away their money, but these are some of the most common:Predatory schoolsHome loan scams“Identity theft and fraud, job scams, pension scams, affinity fraud, debt collection and illegal threats, rental housing scams, and predatory auto sales and financing, all of which pose serious threats to military consumers,” Bonta said. Regularly check your credit card bills and bank statements.
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