Veterans: Scam Red Flags to Know Before You Sign

Quick Answer: Veterans should avoid “free” seminars and advisers who pressure them to transfer assets to trusts or buy insurance products to qualify for Aid and Attendance benefits. These scams can cost thousands in fees, eliminate Medicaid eligibility, and restrict access to personal funds for extended periods.The Federal Trade Commission warns veterans and their families: …

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Kansas Lawyer Embezzles $319K From Veterans

Quick Answer: Kansas attorney Janell Jenkins-Foster was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for embezzling $318,899 from veterans whose finances she managed as estate curator. She pleaded guilty to stealing from 11 veterans, with individual amounts ranging from $2,837 to $92,850. Janell Jenkins-Foster, an attorney from Wichita Kansas, has been sentenced to 18 months …

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