VSAFE Act of 2025

The VSAFE Act of 2025 would create a new position within the Department of Veterans Affairs called the Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer. This officer would be responsible for developing fraud and scam prevention strategies, creating communication plans for VA employees and veterans, and serving as a central point of contact to direct veterans to fraud prevention resources. The officer would also promote resources like the VSAFE Fraud Hotline and VSAFE.gov website, monitor fraud metrics within the VA, and develop training programs for VA employees handling fraud inquiries.

The bill addresses a significant problem: in 2023, American veterans and military retirees reported $350 million in total fraud losses. By establishing a dedicated officer focused on fraud prevention and response, the legislation aims to better protect veterans from scams and identity theft. The bill specifies that this new position would not increase the total number of full-time VA employees, and it includes a technical amendment extending certain pension payment limits. If enacted, this bill would provide veterans with a clearer pathway to fraud prevention assistance and help coordinate anti-fraud efforts across the VA and other federal agencies.