{"id":114709,"date":"2024-12-12T14:40:44","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T19:40:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/privacy\/?page_id=114709"},"modified":"2026-07-08T13:15:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T17:15:02","slug":"digital-fact-sheets","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/privacy\/digital-fact-sheets\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Fact Sheets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1497.6px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>These digital fact sheets aim to boost your awareness, expand your knowledge, and support you in making informed decisions regarding personal information management. Explore each fact sheet to gain confidence in navigating the digital landscape and stay updated on crucial privacy tips and insights.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1497.6px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:3rem;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two wayfinder__heading \" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:2rem;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\" id=\"factsheets\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left awb-responsive-type__disable\" style=\"margin:0;\">Digital Fact Sheets<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-search-element fusion-search-element-1 fusion-search-form-clean\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:#ffffff;\">\t\t<form role=\"search\" class=\"searchform fusion-search-form  fusion-live-search fusion-search-form-clean\" method=\"get\" action=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/privacy\/\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-search-form-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-search-field search-field\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<label><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Search for:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"search\" class=\"s fusion-live-search-input\" name=\"s\" id=\"fusion-live-search-input-0\" autocomplete=\"off\" placeholder=\"Search...\" required aria-required=\"true\" aria-label=\"Search...\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-search-button search-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" class=\"fusion-search-submit searchsubmit\" aria-label=\"Search\" value=\"&#xf002;\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-slider-loading\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"post_type[]\" value=\"fact-sheet\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"search_limit_to_post_titles\" value=\"1\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"add_woo_product_skus\" value=\"0\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"live_min_character\" value=\"3\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"live_posts_per_page\" value=\"10\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"live_search_display_featured_image\" value=\"1\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"live_search_display_post_type\" value=\"0\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"fs\" value=\"1\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-search-results-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-search-results\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/form>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#262626;border-color:#262626;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-cards fusion-post-cards-1 fusion-grid-archive fusion-grid-columns-1 fusion-grid-flex-grow\" style=\"--awb-column-spacing:0px;--awb-dots-align:center;--awb-columns:1;--awb-active-filter-border-size:3px;--awb-filters-height:36px;--awb-row-spacing:0px;--awb-columns-medium:100%;--awb-columns-small:100%;\" data-post-type-label=\"fact sheets\"><ul class=\"fusion-grid fusion-grid-1 fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-grid-posts-cards\"><li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:2rem;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three bold-title\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:.5rem;--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:#000000;--awb-link-hover-color:#001063;--awb-font-size:22px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.1;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/privacy\/fact-sheet\/disability-benefits-questionnaires-dbqs-fraud-prevention\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) Fraud Prevention<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:.9rem;--awb-text-transform:capitalize;--awb-text-color:#383838;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-style);\"><p>May 22, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-min-width:100%;\"><p>DBQs were developed as a specific means to collect the necessary medical information required to process Veterans disability claims. DBQs provide Veterans with a way to submit medical evidence from their private health care provider to support claims for disability benefits.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep fusion-absolute-separator fusion-align-center\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#888888;border-color:#888888;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:2rem;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three bold-title\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:.5rem;--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:#000000;--awb-link-hover-color:#001063;--awb-font-size:22px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.1;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/privacy\/fact-sheet\/protect-your-donations\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">Protect Your Donations<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:.9rem;--awb-text-transform:capitalize;--awb-text-color:#383838;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-style);\"><p>May 22, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"--awb-min-width:100%;\"><p>The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides necessary resources and education to protect Veterans from experiencing charity fraud. By raising awareness and offering guidance on how to identify and avoid these scams, we aim to ensure that Veterans can confidently support causes they care about without falling for deceitful tactics.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep fusion-absolute-separator fusion-align-center\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#888888;border-color:#888888;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:2rem;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three bold-title\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:.5rem;--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:#000000;--awb-link-hover-color:#001063;--awb-font-size:22px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.1;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/privacy\/fact-sheet\/age-65-fraud-prevention-2\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">Age 65+ Fraud Prevention<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:.9rem;--awb-text-transform:capitalize;--awb-text-color:#383838;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-style);\"><p>May 14, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\" style=\"--awb-min-width:100%;\"><p>Protecting Our Elderly Veterans Against Fraud Have you or a loved one received a suspicious call from an organization claiming a\ufb03liation with the Department of Veteran A\ufb00airs (VA)? 160,270 The number of Veterans VA provides  [...]<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep fusion-absolute-separator fusion-align-center\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#888888;border-color:#888888;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:2rem;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-5 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three bold-title\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:.5rem;--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:#000000;--awb-link-hover-color:#001063;--awb-font-size:22px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.1;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/privacy\/fact-sheet\/protect-yourself-from-education-fraud\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">Protect Yourself from Education Fraud<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:.9rem;--awb-text-transform:capitalize;--awb-text-color:#383838;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-style);\"><p>May 14, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\" style=\"--awb-min-width:100%;\"><p>One of the most important investments you can make is your education. While your education benefits, such as the Post-9\/11 GI Bill, can help you further your education and launch an exciting new career, verifying the information published by educational institutions is essential. \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep fusion-absolute-separator fusion-align-center\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#888888;border-color:#888888;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:2rem;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-6 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three bold-title\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:.5rem;--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:#000000;--awb-link-hover-color:#001063;--awb-font-size:22px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.1;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/privacy\/fact-sheet\/10-tips-to-protect-personally-identifiable-information-pii\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">10 Tips To Protect Personally Identifiable Information (PII)<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:.9rem;--awb-text-transform:capitalize;--awb-text-color:#383838;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-style);\"><p>May 12, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\" style=\"--awb-min-width:100%;\"><p>A. Be cautious of companies claiming to contact you &#8211; Whether on behalf of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or presenting themselves as having special affiliation with VA. B. Never give out PII via text  [...]<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep fusion-absolute-separator fusion-align-center\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#888888;border-color:#888888;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:2rem;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-7 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three bold-title\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:.5rem;--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:#000000;--awb-link-hover-color:#001063;--awb-font-size:22px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.1;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/privacy\/fact-sheet\/protecting-yourself-from-romance-and-friendship-scams\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">Protecting Yourself From Romance and Friendship Scams<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:.9rem;--awb-text-transform:capitalize;--awb-text-color:#383838;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-style);\"><p>May 6, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\" style=\"--awb-min-width:100%;\"><p>Have you or a loved one been the victim of an online romance scam? Are you wondering how you can protect your data and safeguard your benefits?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep fusion-absolute-separator fusion-align-center\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#888888;border-color:#888888;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:2rem;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-8 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three bold-title\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:.5rem;--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:#000000;--awb-link-hover-color:#001063;--awb-font-size:22px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.1;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/privacy\/fact-sheet\/protecting-our-older-veterans-against-fraud\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">Protecting Our Older Veterans Against Fraud<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:.9rem;--awb-text-transform:capitalize;--awb-text-color:#383838;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-style);\"><p>May 6, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\" style=\"--awb-min-width:100%;\"><p>Have you or a loved one been contacted by someone claiming affiliation with a government agency? Scammers often see older adults as easy targets due to their perceived vulnerability and trusting natures.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep fusion-absolute-separator fusion-align-center\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#888888;border-color:#888888;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:2rem;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-9 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three bold-title\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:.5rem;--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:#000000;--awb-link-hover-color:#001063;--awb-font-size:22px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.1;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/privacy\/fact-sheet\/reporting-veterans-death-resources-tips-for-survivors\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">Reporting Veterans&#8217; Death Resources &amp; Tips for Survivors<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:.9rem;--awb-text-transform:capitalize;--awb-text-color:#383838;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-style);\"><p>May 6, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\" style=\"--awb-min-width:100%;\"><p>How to Report Contact VA: Calling is the fastest way for you to report the death of a Veteran, so VA knows to stop benefit payments. You can also report in person at a VA  [...]<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep fusion-absolute-separator fusion-align-center\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#888888;border-color:#888888;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:2rem;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-10 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three bold-title\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:.5rem;--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:#000000;--awb-link-hover-color:#001063;--awb-font-size:22px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.1;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/privacy\/fact-sheet\/protecting-yourself-and-your-benefits-from-cyber-artificial-intelligence-ai-threats\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">Protecting Yourself and Your Benefits from Cyber &amp; Artificial Intelligence (AI) Threats<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:.9rem;--awb-text-transform:capitalize;--awb-text-color:#383838;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-style);\"><p>April 29, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19\" style=\"--awb-min-width:100%;\"><p>VBA IS COMMITTED TO DETERRING SCAMMERS Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) is proud to honor Veterans by actively working to identify growing fraud threats and trends. Veterans need to be aware of the criminals\u2019 tactics and  [...]<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep fusion-absolute-separator fusion-align-center\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#888888;border-color:#888888;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:2rem;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-11 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three bold-title\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:.5rem;--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:#000000;--awb-link-hover-color:#001063;--awb-font-size:22px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.1;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/privacy\/fact-sheet\/the-four-ps-of-spotting-fraud\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">The Four P\u2019s of Spotting Fraud<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-20 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:.9rem;--awb-text-transform:capitalize;--awb-text-color:#383838;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-style);\"><p>November 21, 2024<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-21\" style=\"--awb-min-width:100%;\"><p>What is fraud? Fraud is&nbsp;defined as the intentional act of deceiving or withholding information to gain an unfair advantage or benefit.&nbsp;Fraud is a concern for everyone however Veterans face a unique risk as scammers often  [...]<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep fusion-absolute-separator fusion-align-center\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#888888;border-color:#888888;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:2rem;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-12 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three bold-title\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:.5rem;--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:#000000;--awb-link-hover-color:#001063;--awb-font-size:22px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.1;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/privacy\/fact-sheet\/veterans-guide-to-navigating-social-media-safely-avoid-common-scams-while-using-your-favorite-social-media-platforms\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">Veterans Guide to Navigating Social Media Safely<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-22 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:.9rem;--awb-text-transform:capitalize;--awb-text-color:#383838;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-style);\"><p>August 6, 2024<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-23\" style=\"--awb-min-width:100%;\"><p>Social Media Today In today&#8217;s digital age, social media is a powerful tool for helping Veterans connect with friends and family, accessing information, and sharing experiences. For Veterans, social media can also provide a sense  [...]<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep fusion-absolute-separator fusion-align-center\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#888888;border-color:#888888;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:2rem;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-13 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-13 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three bold-title\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:.5rem;--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:#000000;--awb-link-hover-color:#001063;--awb-font-size:22px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.1;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/privacy\/fact-sheet\/five-steps-to-protect-your-data-privacy\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">Five Steps to Protect Your Data Privacy<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-24 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:.9rem;--awb-text-transform:capitalize;--awb-text-color:#383838;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-style);\"><p>January 23, 2024<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-25\" style=\"--awb-min-width:100%;\"><p>1. Use Strong and Unique Passwords Creating strong and unique passwords for each of your online accounts is essential for protecting your personal information. Try using a phrase that incorporates numbers and symbols. Example: I@m2Happy2ProtectMyD8ta!  [...]<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep fusion-absolute-separator fusion-align-center\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#888888;border-color:#888888;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:2rem;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-14 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-14 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three bold-title\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:.5rem;--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:#000000;--awb-link-hover-color:#001063;--awb-font-size:22px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.1;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/privacy\/fact-sheet\/safeguarding-your-online-presence-privacy-best-practices-for-social-media\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">Safeguarding Your Online Presence<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-26 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:.9rem;--awb-text-transform:capitalize;--awb-text-color:#383838;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-style);\"><p>August 31, 2023<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-27\" style=\"--awb-min-width:100%;\"><p>In today\u2019s interconnected world, where digital interactions shape our daily routines, it\u2019s undeniable that social media platforms play a significant role in both our personal and professional lives. As we connect with others on these platforms, it is crucial to prioritize the security of your personal information. This fact sheet outlines best practices to safeguard your private information effectively.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep fusion-absolute-separator fusion-align-center\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#888888;border-color:#888888;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:2rem;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-15 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-15 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three bold-title\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:.5rem;--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:#000000;--awb-link-hover-color:#001063;--awb-font-size:22px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.1;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/privacy\/fact-sheet\/protecting-data-when-using-internet-of-things-devices\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">Protecting Data When Using Internet of Things Devices<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-28 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:.9rem;--awb-text-transform:capitalize;--awb-text-color:#383838;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-style);\"><p>August 31, 2023<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-29\" style=\"--awb-min-width:100%;\"><p>The Internet of Things (IoT) is the universe of internet-connected items. This includes your laptop, smartphone, wearables like smartwatches and virtual reality devices, as well as appliances, vehicles, cameras, gaming consoles, or anything else that you own that connects to the web. IoT devices are equipped with sensors, processing ability, and software that connect and exchange data with systems over the Internet.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep fusion-absolute-separator fusion-align-center\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#888888;border-color:#888888;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:2rem;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-16 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-16 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three bold-title\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:.5rem;--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:#000000;--awb-link-hover-color:#001063;--awb-font-size:22px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.1;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/privacy\/fact-sheet\/how-veterans-can-identify-and-report-scams\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">How Veterans Can Identify and Report Scams<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-30 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:.9rem;--awb-text-transform:capitalize;--awb-text-color:#383838;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-style);\"><p>July 13, 2023<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-31\" style=\"--awb-min-width:100%;\"><p>Veterans, Service Members, and their families are continuously targeted by scammers. In 2021 alone, Veterans had an estimated $177 million stolen from them through scams and benefits fraud, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). But why? Because Veterans and their families have access to special government resources and because of the monetary value associated with their benefits.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep fusion-absolute-separator fusion-align-center\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#888888;border-color:#888888;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-17 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:2rem;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-17 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-17 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three bold-title\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:.5rem;--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:#000000;--awb-link-hover-color:#001063;--awb-font-size:22px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.1;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/privacy\/fact-sheet\/promise-to-address-comprehensive-toxics-pact-act\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-32 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:.9rem;--awb-text-transform:capitalize;--awb-text-color:#383838;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-style);\"><p>February 15, 2023<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-33\" style=\"--awb-min-width:100%;\"><p>On August 10, President Biden signed the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act (PACT Act) into law. This law helps millions of Veterans and their survivors by: Tips  [...]<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep fusion-absolute-separator fusion-align-center\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#888888;border-color:#888888;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-18 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:2rem;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-18 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-18 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three bold-title\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:.5rem;--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:#000000;--awb-link-hover-color:#001063;--awb-font-size:22px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.1;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/privacy\/fact-sheet\/check-your-privacy-knowledge\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">Check Your Privacy Knowledge<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-34 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:.9rem;--awb-text-transform:capitalize;--awb-text-color:#383838;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-style);\"><p>February 14, 2023<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-35\" style=\"--awb-min-width:100%;\"><p>Read each statement below and mark either \u201cT\u201d for true or \u201cF\u201d for false. Review the answer sheet to see if you are correct! Check You Privacy Knowledge \u2013 Answer Sheet<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep fusion-absolute-separator fusion-align-center\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#888888;border-color:#888888;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-19 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:2rem;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-19 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-19 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three bold-title\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:.5rem;--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:#000000;--awb-link-hover-color:#001063;--awb-font-size:22px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.1;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/privacy\/fact-sheet\/check-your-privacy-knowledge-answer-sheet\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">Check Your Privacy Knowledge &#8211; Answer Sheet<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-36 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:.9rem;--awb-text-transform:capitalize;--awb-text-color:#383838;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-style);\"><p>February 14, 2023<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-37\" style=\"--awb-min-width:100%;\"><p>Review the answer sheet to see if you are correct! Answer Sheet<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep fusion-absolute-separator fusion-align-center\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#888888;border-color:#888888;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-20 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:2rem;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-20 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-20 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three bold-title\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:.5rem;--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:#000000;--awb-link-hover-color:#001063;--awb-font-size:22px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.1;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/privacy\/fact-sheet\/fair-information-practice-principles-fipps\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">Fair Information Practice Principles (FIPPs)<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-38 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:.9rem;--awb-text-transform:capitalize;--awb-text-color:#383838;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-style);\"><p>February 10, 2023<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-39\" style=\"--awb-min-width:100%;\"><p>History of FIPPs The Fair Information Practice Principles (FIPPs) are a set of eight internationally accepted privacy principles which have provided the foundation for all privacy regulation during the last 50 years. First gaining momentum  [...]<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep fusion-absolute-separator fusion-align-center\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#888888;border-color:#888888;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-21 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:2rem;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-21 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-21 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three bold-title\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:.5rem;--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:#000000;--awb-link-hover-color:#001063;--awb-font-size:22px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.1;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/privacy\/fact-sheet\/scammers-calling-how-to-prevent-getting-scammed-over-the-phone\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">Scammers Calling: How to Prevent Getting Scammed Over the Phone<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-40 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:.9rem;--awb-text-transform:capitalize;--awb-text-color:#383838;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-style);\"><p>February 9, 2023<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-41\" style=\"--awb-min-width:100%;\"><p>According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) they received more than 2.1 million fraud reports from consumers in 2020, with fraud costing consumers about $3.3 billion. One of the most common types of scams aimed  [...]<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep fusion-absolute-separator fusion-align-center\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#888888;border-color:#888888;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-22 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:2rem;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-22 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-22 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three bold-title\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:.5rem;--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:#000000;--awb-link-hover-color:#001063;--awb-font-size:22px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.1;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/privacy\/fact-sheet\/what-va-is-doing-to-protect-your-privacy\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">What VA is doing to Protect Your Privacy<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-42 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:.9rem;--awb-text-transform:capitalize;--awb-text-color:#383838;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-style);\"><p>February 5, 2023<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-43\" style=\"--awb-min-width:100%;\"><p>In recent years there have been dramatic increases in identify theft and the misuse of personal information. The public is concerned about how its information is collected, used, and maintained. We at the Department of  [...]<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep fusion-absolute-separator fusion-align-center\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#888888;border-color:#888888;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-23 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:2rem;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-23 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-23 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three bold-title\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:.5rem;--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:#000000;--awb-link-hover-color:#001063;--awb-font-size:22px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.1;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/privacy\/fact-sheet\/instructing-your-kids-about-online-safety\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">Instructing Your Kids About Online Safety<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-44 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:.9rem;--awb-text-transform:capitalize;--awb-text-color:#383838;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-style);\"><p>February 3, 2023<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-45\" style=\"--awb-min-width:100%;\"><p>Privacy Starts at Home Teaching Your Kids About Online Safety Technology is ingrained in our society. Children are exposed to the Internet at increasingly early ages. Cyber space exposes kids to a vast array of  [...]<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep fusion-absolute-separator fusion-align-center\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#888888;border-color:#888888;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-24 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:2rem;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-24 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-24 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three bold-title\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:.5rem;--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:#000000;--awb-link-hover-color:#001063;--awb-font-size:22px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.1;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/privacy\/fact-sheet\/a-kids-guide-to-online-privacy\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">A Kid\u2019s Guide to Online Privacy<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-46 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:.9rem;--awb-text-transform:capitalize;--awb-text-color:#383838;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-style);\"><p>February 2, 2023<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-47\" style=\"--awb-min-width:100%;\"><p>This fact sheet provides online safety tips for children ages 9\u201313 to encourage responsible online behavior and is to be used in conjunction with parental supervision. Hello, Digital Buddies! The internet is a great way  [...]<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep fusion-absolute-separator fusion-align-center\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#888888;border-color:#888888;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-25 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:2rem;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-25 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-25 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three bold-title\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:.5rem;--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:#000000;--awb-link-hover-color:#001063;--awb-font-size:22px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.1;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/privacy\/fact-sheet\/fraud-avoidance-for-veterans\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">Fraud Avoidance for Veterans<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-48 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:.9rem;--awb-text-transform:capitalize;--awb-text-color:#383838;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_10-font-style);\"><p>July 1, 2020<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-49\" style=\"--awb-min-width:100%;\"><p>Veterans and their benefits are the targets of many types of fraud, to include mail, telephone, and online fraud. 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