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The VA Announces That There Are Phone Scammers With Fake VA 800 Numbers

July 30, 2026

FROM THE VA HOSPITAL SYSTEM IN WASHINGTON DC:

ALERT: VA HOTLINE IMPERSONATION SCAMS
Scammers use phone numbers deliberately designed to resemble official VA hotlines. A single mistyped digit can connect you to a fraudster instead of the VA.

Official VA number

Fraudulent look-alike

G.I. Bill Hotline

1-888-442-4551

1-888-442-4511

VA National Contact Center

1-800-827-1000

1-800-872-1000

My HealtheVet Helpdesk

1-877-327-0022

1-800-327-0022

You can verify VA phone numbers at va.gov before calling. Please share this warning with fellow veterans and family members who may be at risk.

If you believe you have reached a scam – hang up immediately! Do not provide your name, address, Social Security number, insurance information, or any payment details. Report the incident by calling: 1-833-38V-SAFE (1-833-388-7233) for more information on scams, visit: www.VSAFE.gov.


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