How do you get scammed from the military?

To perpetrate this scam, the scammers take on the online persona of a current or former U.S. Soldier, and then, using photographs of a Soldier from the internet, build a false identity to begin prowling the web for victims. Never send money to someone claiming to be a Soldier!

Is it safe to send money to someone claiming to be a soldier?

Never send money to someone claiming to be a Soldier! The most common scheme involves criminals, often from other countries — most notably from West African countries — pretending to be U.S. Soldiers serving in a combat zone or other overseas location.

Can a soldier call home for free?

Real soldiers can call home for FREE. My husband deployed multiple times and we never paid for a single phone call. If he asks for this, he’s a scam artist. Not to mention, soldiers are making enough to buy a phone card if they really had to. 10. He’s about to retire and then he can marry you and live happily ever after.

How do you know if a soldier you’re dating is fake?

If you don’t want to read the rest of this article, there is one surefire way to know if your soldier is fake: If a soldier you’re “dating” online asks you for money for ANY reason, it’s a scam. Period. End of story.

Why do I keep getting calls from the military about money?

They are told there has been an emergency – such as an arrest or accident – and the service member needs money quickly. In some cases, the caller claims to be from the military or an attorney, who is acting for the service member. The scammer tells the family member to send money by wire or prepaid debit cards.

Do you have to pay for military expenses while deployed?

Service members do not have to pay for internet connections, food or travel expenses etc. while deployed. Even if a service member misses a connecting flight, the military takes care of this. If someone you met online claims to be stranded in an airport, do not send them money. If they ask for money, this is a scam. Claim to be Special Forces.