COVID-19 Privacy Resources
VA is a key provider of the COVID-19 vaccine to all Veterans, their spouses and caregivers, and CHAMPVA recipients. Find out how to get your vaccine at a VA facility near you.
VA wants to thank each and every one of you who has taken the critical step in protecting your own health as well as the health of those around you by receiving the COVID vaccine. Now that you've taken a step to protect yourself and your family, it is also important to remember to protect your personal data.
To best protect your data and not fall victim to a scam, remember:
- VA will never ask you for your personal information in an email.
- VA will never include links that take you to a non-secure page that asks you to provide this information.
- If someone calls you about getting a vaccine, be sure to verify that they're your VA provider. VA will never ask you to provide your full social security number over the phone.
For more tips on how to avoid COVID-19 scams, go to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website.
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To help you protect your most sensitive data, we have included several resources below:
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Data Protection During a Pandemic
VA provides tips and tricks to help you protect your data from potential COVID-related scams. -
Identity Theft Scams Resource Guide
This informational packet includes resources on identity theft scams from VA and our federal partners. -
Federal Trade Commission
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has provided a list of resources to help consumers spot and avoid the latest Coronavirus scams. -
United States Postal Inspection Service
The United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) provides detailed information on scams that you may see through the mail. You can report any incidents of scams or mail fraud — especially those related to coronavirus/COVID-19, including government stimulus payments — to the USPIS. -
USA.gov
If you have been the victim of identity theft or a scam, you can report scams or fraud to the government.
