Even for scammers, it’s pretty low to target those who served their country. Yet here we are.

Veterans are being warned about a scam amid reports that some Michigan veterans have received fraudulent postcards claiming they are eligible for additional benefits.

The scam involves fraudsters using a postcard that seems legitimate to have veterans call a phone number to receive benefits or rewards, only to steal their information, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel advised in a news release.

Residents can protect themselves by being cautious when receiving such offers. Nessel urges residents to verify the legitimacy of postcards regarding veteran resources before providing any personal information — such as a Social Security number, veteran ID number, or bank details — by reaching out to their veteran service officer, their county veterans affairs office or by calling the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency’s Michigan Veterans Resource Service Center at 800-MICH-VET (800-642-4838).

“Fraudsters are always looking for ways to steal your personal information,” Nessel said in the news release. “If veterans receive a postcard in the mail, they should trust their instincts, remain cautious, and verify any claims with their veteran service officer or the MVAA to avoid falling victim to scammers.”

Michigan has more than 486,000 veterans and their families, MVAA Director Brian L. Love said. “It is crucial that we protect those who took an oath to serve our nation,” he said. “MVAA is dedicated to connecting Michigan veterans to the federal, state and local benefits and resources they earned.”

Veterans are encouraged to visit the MVAA website or call their Michigan Veterans Resource Service Center to locate resources in their community, learn about federal and state benefits and learn how to connect with a veteran service officer.

Veterans who believe they have been a victim of the scam can file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Team at:

Consumer Protection Team

P.O. Box 30213

Lansing, MI 48909

517-335-7599

Fax: 517-241-3771

Toll-free: 877-765-8388

Online complaint form: https://www.michigan.gov/consumerprotection/complaints.