The Veterans Affairs recently reported a scam in which the con artist poses as a VA official who works with veteran-owned small businesses. This impostor asks targets to donate computer equipment to support veteran businesses affected by the economic downturn. Know that the VA will never call asking you to donate equipment or otherwise support this type of work.

Be a fraud fighter! If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam.

Visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network at www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork or call the AARP Fraud Watch Helpline at 1-877-908-3360 and speak to trained staff or volunteers for help with a fraud encounter.