Active-Duty Military, Veterans, and Spouses

Knowing which businesses military families can trust while dealing with the challenges of military life is not easy. It’s during these times when consumers are more likely to make a quick decision—and sometimes this leaves them vulnerable to scammers and fly-by-night businesses out to steal money from unsuspecting victims. Financial loss is only the tip of the iceberg in these cases; unsatisfying marketplace interactions cause stress, frustration, and second-guessing, which could have cascading effects on the financial readiness of our military families¹.

The materials provided below are designed to help active-duty military personnel, veterans, and their spouses recognize and avoid signs of fraud.

1. https://reachfamilies.umn.edu/sites/default/files/rdoc/Military_Families_and_Financial_Stress_DoD3.pdf.

Looking for a trustworthy business or charity?

This guide was made possible by the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust with support from our generous sponsors: