Scam Targets Veterans
Source: WGAL

A scam targeting America's military veterans has made its way to the Susquehanna Valley.

The Lebanon Veterans Administration Medical Center said someone posing as a pharmacist is calling patients and asking for Social Security numbers.

The callers also ask for credit card numbers, a list of medications, and then tell the patient they owe $800. The VA wants patients to be on guard.

"If someone is calling you from the VA, they will never ask for your whole Social Security number. They only ask for your last name and last four digits," said patient advocate Joel Umberger.

Anyone who has received one of the phone calls or has questions can call the VA at 800-827-1000.