Military imposter and affiliation scams are being warned about by Connecticut officials.  The state Attorney General and the Commissioners of the Department of Veteran Affairs and Consumer Protection were joined by National Guard leaders urging residents to remain vigilant against fraud. 

July is Military Consumer Month. 

In some cases, scammers pretending to have charities that support service members and veterans to prey on consumers' emotions and desire to support veterans, service members, and their families.  Attorney General William Tong says educating consumers on steps they can take to protect themselves from fraud, ensures any type of charitable aid is helping veterans and service members directly. 

As for veterans and service members being targeted, DVA Commissioner Tom Saadi says scam artists know their potential victims often have a steady income and are more trusting when the scam is veiled with a patriotic pitch or as an exclusive offer to military personnel.  Connecticut National Guard Adjutant General Francis Evon says he and others are grateful for the generosity of the consumers who support military members and veterans.  But he says consumers should educate themselves and increase their awareness to avoid being victimized by military imposter and affiliation scams.