Episode Details
Back to EpisodesVeteran Scams Awareness, GI Bill Benefits, and Law Enforcement Careers
Description
On this week’s episode of Minnesota Military Radio, we dive into critical topics for Veterans and their families: protecting against frauds and scams, maximizing education benefits through the Minnesota GI Bill, and transitioning military skills into rewarding public service careers with the Minnesota State Patrol.
Guests:
- Kindahl Larsen – Chief Compliance Officer, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Ed Godfrey – Education Consultant, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Charles Egerstrom – State Program Administrator, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Sergeant April Bogart – Recruiter, Minnesota State Patrol
In the first segment, we focus on frauds and scams targeting Veterans and military families. Kindahl Larsen shares why Veterans are often targeted, common scam types including imposter, romance, investment, phishing, and employment scams, warning signs to watch for, and practical prevention strategies such as using a family safe word and maintaining radio silence with suspected scammers. She also highlights reporting resourc