A postcard scam targeting veterans and their spouses in North Carolina mirrors similar fraud attempts reported last year in other states, with con artists offering up to $185 a month and free dental coverage to those who call a toll-free number within five days.

“No such program exists,” said a March 27 press release from the North Carolina Department of Justice, which included a photo of the postcard touting a “Veteran Savings Program.”

The release also offers simple advice for recipients: “Throw the card away.”

Warnings from Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Iowa in late 2025 highlighted similar scams. The postcards mention legitimate programs like CHAMPVA and TRICARE For Life, but they are not connected to an official federal agency. Those who call the number on the cards may be asked to provide personal or financial information, which could be used to access bank accounts or credit cards, or to commit other types of identity theft.