Office of the
Illinois Attorney General
Kwame Raoul

Free Webinars Focus on Veteran Consumer Scams and Raoul’s Assistance Programs 

Chicago – As Veterans Day approaches, Attorney General Kwame Raoul is encouraging service members, veterans and their families to participate in two free webinars to learn how to protect themselves from veteran consumer scams and gain information about the services, resources and assistance his office provides.

“This Veterans Day, my office will honor all who have selflessly served this nation by making sure they know how to protect themselves from bad actors who target their benefits and providing free information about the benefits and services my office provides,” Raoul said. “I encourage current service members, veterans and their families to join the webinars we are offering to stay up to date on any scams, benefits and assistance related to their military service.” 

To register for a webinar, click on the Zoom registration link. Once registered, participants will receive the log in information. 

• Thursday, Nov. 7, 10 to 11:30 a.m., What to Know About Veteran Consumer Scams: Receive an overview of common veterans scams, learn how to spot them and what to do if you may have encountered one. This is open to service members, veterans, their families, and advocacy organizations. Register at: https://tinyurl.com/mwhuzk6a.
• Wednesday, Nov. 13, 12 to 1 p.m., Webinar for Veterans Advocates and Service Organizations: Receive overviews of Raoul’s Military and Veterans Rights, Charitable Trust, Disability Rights, and Public Access Counselor bureaus. Staff members will share more information on the services and resources they provide and how they can assist the veteran community. Registration: https://tinyurl.com/28yutbf9. 

For assistance registering or to request reasonable accommodations, please contact Theresa Geary at special.events@ilag.gov or 866- 376-7215. Individuals with hearing or speech disabilities can dial 711. 

For questions or more information on service members’ and veterans’ rights, visit the Attorney General’s website or call the Military and Veterans’ Rights Helpline at 800-382-3000 to speak with a member of the bureau. The Military and Veterans Rights Bureau offers in-person or virtual presentations on service member employment rights, military veterans assistance, as well as fraud and scams that target veterans and their benefits. Information about future training opportunities can be obtained by emailing mvrb@ilag.gov.