VetsFirst is warning all veterans to be aware of a scam directed at our nation’s veterans. Veterans are directly being contacted by individuals claiming to represent an organization calling itself the “Patient Care Group”. The VA has identified these communications as part of a scam to trick veterans into giving out their credit card information.
The scammers claim that they are assisting the VA in administering its prescription drug program. Specifically, they assert that the VA’s prescription co-payment billing procedures have changed, and that the VA now requires credit card information to be on file before it can dispense prescription medication to eligible veterans.
The VA does not charge veterans co-payments in advance of filling thier prescriptions. If someone that you don’t know contacts you and tries to obtain credit card or other financial information from you, do not provide them with the information.
VetsFirst does not want any veteran to fall victim to identity theft or any other scam. If you have questions about scams or other veterans-related issues, please contact us through the “Ask VetsFirst” feature on this website – and please stay alert!!
