what is this scam ? VA benefits email

[rfuerst911sc]

I get an email about once a week to perform an online VA benefits survey that will show what VA benefits I am entitled to . It specifically mentions housing benefits . OK sounds great but I never served in the military So what is this scam all about ? I have not filled out the survey and I have no intentions to . I'd be really pissed if this type of crap is taking away from real vets that may need the services Anyone else getting a similar email survey ?

[GH85Carrera]

There are so many scams anymore it must be a challenge for legitimate business to continue. Just two days ago according to caller ID I was calling myself. My call number was calling my land line, and I was sitting right here, not using my cell. On the second call, my wife yelled to quit bother her which was almost comical. She knew it was a BS scammer, but at some point one has to make jokes about it.

I get the email that claims to be from E-bay, and one from PayPal that has a convenient link to click on to log in and double check my information. I have had those from cred card companies that I don't even have an account with.

I have no idea how to solve the problem except maybe the death penalty for scammers. Just thin the herd of them some.

[Rick Lee]

It's probably just a direct mail blast to a list heavy on vets, looking for VA loan refi or purchase business. Not enough info here to know this is a scam.

[rwest]

Could be a way for them to try and get info from people to steal identities. “What s your mom’s maiden name?” Enter your social security number on this line so we can search for your benefits sort of crap.

[VincentVega]

dont click on any links. spyware, info grabbing... go to the va to check whats up. va.gov is full of good stuff.