Scammers are targeting Utah military veterans
SALT LAKE CITY — Consumer advocates are warning Utah military families to be on the lookout for scams specifically aimed at defrauding veterans. This week, the state Division of Consumer Protection, along with the Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs identified a new scam targeting military veterans and their family members. The new scam came to light after a veteran's spouse alerted the consumer protection office about a suspicious phone call that came to their home. "The first call we got was about a month ago. The caller ID said U.S. government and I answer," said Weber Count...