VA officials warn that "The Patient Care Group" is seeking veterans' credit card information.

NOTE from Larry Scott, VA Watchdog dot Org ... This is a scam that keeps popping-up in various parts of the country.

Bottom line:  The VA, or VA representatives, will never ask for personal information over the phone.

Do not give out Social Security, next-of-kin, credit card or any other personal information.

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Officials warn of scam involving VA prescriptions

Officials with the nation's veterans hospitals are warning of a new scam targeting men and women who have served in the nation's military.

"A company calling itself 'The Patient Care Group' is conducting a scam against veterans who receive VA prescriptions," a circular issued by the VA says.

"Callers claiming to be representatives of this group tell veterans that their prescriptions are being administered by the company. They then ask for credit card information so that the veterans can continue to receive their medications."

VA officials say they have not made any changes to the system's prescription process and that warn veterans to not provide such information to callers.

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TOPICS: veterans, veterans' benefits, VA, Department of Veterans' Affairs, prescription, scam