The Hidden Victims of Stolen Valor
When a stolen valor fraud is exposed, the embarrassment doesn’t end with the imposter. Often the greatest victims are the spouses, children, and grandchildren who believed the lie for years.
Veterans Issues
Stolen Valor: Why Some People Pretend to Be Heroes
Why do people pretend to be war heroes? From fake Navy SEALs to invented combat records, here’s an inside look at the strange world of stolen valor and the veterans who expose it.