Scams Threaten. Your REPORT Defends. Protecting the Military Starts with You.
Military Consumer Month 2025
Service. Sacrifice. Strength in unity. These core values define the military community—and they’re also why your voice is vital in the fight against scams and fraud targeting military families.
This Military Consumer Month 2025 and throughout the year, we urge active-duty service members, veterans, and military families to take a stand:
✅ Report all scams, even if you didn’t lose money
✅ Share your experiences to help warn others
✅ Protect the community you’ve served
Why Reporting Scams Targeting the Military Is So Important
Scams that target military personnel often exploit the unique financial and personal challenges service members face: frequent relocations, deployments, long separations from family, and the transition to civilian life. These life changes create vulnerabilities scammers try to exploit through:
- Military benefits fraud and imposter scams
- Cryptocurrency and investment scams
- Employment scams
But you are not powerless. Reporting is a key line of defense.
In fact, according to the Better Business Bureau’s 2024 report “Marketplace Challenges Facing the Military Community”, about 73% of military consumers said they reported the scam to a third-party organization like the BBB. However, 20% said they did not report the scam, and another 7% weren’t sure if they had reported it.
Among those who did not report, the top reasons were:
- 43.8% didn’t know where to report
- 11.9% felt too embarrassed
- Some who did not lose money said they didn’t feel the need to report the incident
These findings highlight why raising awareness about how and why reporting scams is so critical. Every report strengthens our defenses and empowers others in the military community to stay vigilant.
Top Resources for Military Scam Support
We’ve created a collection of specific scam tools to help you before, during, and after a scam attempt:
Search and report scams specifically targeting service members, veterans, and their families. This real-time database empowers you to:
- Search other reports to determine if you’re being targeted
- Submit your own report to help others
Get ahead of scammers with this practical guide designed to help households recognize and avoid fraud. It includes:
- Real-world scam examples
- Prevention checklists
- Cybersecurity best practices
- BBB Risk Calculator
If you or someone you know has been affected by a scam, this toolkit offers:
- Step-by-step, personalized action plans
- Links to military-specific resources for support
- Emotional wellness resources
Take Action: Report, Share & Protect Your Community
Every member of the military community has a role to play in fraud prevention. By speaking out, reporting scams, and spreading awareness, you help build a stronger, safer environment for military families.
Whether you’re:
- On active duty
- A veteran transitioning to civilian life
- A military spouse navigating new opportunities
🛡️ Protect What Matters Most
This Military Consumer Month let’s unite to stop scammers in their tracks. Be informed. Be proactive. Be the voice that makes a difference.
➡️ Visit bbb.org/scamtracker to report scams, search published scam reports, and explore trusted tools
➡️ Join the conversation with #MilConsumer2025 on social media
➡️ Download the MCM Digital Toolkit: MCM 2025 Digital Toolkit | Military Consumer
Together, we can protect the military community—one report at a time.
