DMVA: Veterans be Aware of Pension Poaching Scams

Pennsylvania veterans should be aware of people trying to poach their pension, the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) warned on June 15, World Elder Abuse Day. Pension poaching is a financial scam targeting veterans, survivors, and their families who are potentially eligible for VA benefits.

“It is the perfect time to raise awareness about military pension poaching, especially since the older veterans are prime targets for scammers,” said Joel Mutschler, director, DMVA Bureau of Veterans Programs, Initiatives, Reintegration, and Outreach. “Veterans served and sacri...