The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hosts free events like the National Veterans Golden Age Games to encourage older adults in the veteran community to get active for better health and wellness. But veterans are reporting finding websites or pages on social media that charge a fee to register for the games. These are fakes. Whether you’re looking to compete or just want to watch the games, here’s how to cross the finish line without running into a scam.
If you’re planning to compete in the Golden Age Games, know that the VA is the only official host. This means you can only register through VA.gov using your ID.me account. And it’s completely free for you, your caregiver, your coach, and your loved ones to register to compete or watch the games. Registration doesn’t open until January 28, 2026, so anything that says you can “register now” is a sure sign of a scam.
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