Warning: Scam Postcards Circulating in Michigan are Targeting Veterans

It’s the time of year when scammers get especially bold—and this time, they're going old-school. Instead of texts or sketchy emails, Michigan veterans are finding misleading postcards in their mailboxes that look official but are anything but.

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Recently, we told you that Ottawa County Veterans Services is sounding the alarm about similar postcards. It appears the scam has gone statewide as Attorney General Dana Nessel has now issued a warning.

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According to Nessel’s office, veterans have reported receiving postcards that promise additional benefits, rewards, or savings programs. The mailers include a phone number to “claim” these perks, but that number does not belong to the VA or any legitimate agency.

Here's an example of what the scam postcards look like:

The goal is to get veterans talking long enough to collect sensitive details like Social Security numbers, bank information, or veteran ID numbers.

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State officials are urging veterans to double-check anything that arrives unexpectedly in the mail. Before sharing personal information, confirm the legitimacy of a postcard or offer by contacting:

• Your county veterans affairs office
• Your veteran service officer
• The Michigan Veterans Resource Service Center at 800-MICH-VET (800-642-4838)

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Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Director Brian Love emphasized that with more than 486,000 veterans in Michigan, protecting them from scams is a top priority.

If you believe you may have responded to a fraudulent postcard, you can file a complaint with the Michigan Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Team or the Federal Trade Commission.