What is Pension Poaching?

Pension poaching is financial exploitation targeting veterans and beneficiaries who are potentially eligible for VA pension benefits. Pension poaching comes in several forms but is always an attempt to de-fraud America's heroes. 

What if You Suspect or Have Experienced a Pension Poaching Scam?

If you suspect or experience a scam or financial exploitation related to any Veteran benefit, including a VA pension, file a report immediately with the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Military and Veterans Affairs section via one of the methods listed below:

• Call (717) 783-1944 
• Email PAvets@attorneygeneral.gov
• File a complaint online by following the "Submit a Complaint" link from any page of the www.attorneygeneral.gov website. When choosing this option, use the "consumer form" and check the box indicating that the complainant or immediate family member is a military member or a veteran. 
• The consumer complaint form can be accessed at: https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/submit-a-complaint/consumer-complaint/

For more information on Pension Poaching and if you've been a victim please visit the sites below:

• Source of the information above: PensionPoaching (pa.gov)
• A complete list of county directors: County Directors of Veterans Affairs (pa.gov)
• Contact information for veteran service officers: Microsoft Word - Veteran Service Officers Contact Information January 2021.docx (pa.gov)
• Experienced or suspect a pension scam: Call (717) 783-1944, email PAvets@attorneygeneral.gov
• Submit a complaint online at: PA Office of Attorney General
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