When you meet someone online, especially those claiming to be in the military, you have to be careful to guard your heart as well as your wallet. As these scammers seek to establish a relationship with you, they will use our service members’ identity to gain your trust. Usually, within a matter of even a…
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How To Verify If You’re Dating A Real Soldier
Did you meet a soldier online? Has he seemingly fallen head over heels in love with you in a very short amount of time? Is there something in your gut making you question if this is truly real? Are you trying to figure out if it’s a real soldier? Trust Your Gut: If You Are…
The Reason We Don’t Share Pictures of Soldiers Used in Scams
When most people reach out to me about possibly being involved in a military romance scam, they ask about sending me pictures to tell them if the soldier is real. The answer from me is always the same. Yes, send me any pictures that you can. This can help to identify who the real soldier…
Victim of a Military Romance Scam? 7 Steps You Must Take Now
It all starts innocently enough. A man reaches out online through private messaging or the dating app you’re on. He seems to say and do all the right things. Everything seems perfect. And you fall for him. Hard. It happens all the time. There’s rarely a day that goes by when someone isn’t reaching out…
The Sob Stories You May Be Told in a Romance Scam
You are talking with who you believe is a soldier online. Things seem to be going well. He seems to be falling fast, and, in return, you are as well. But something doesn’t quite seem right. Sometimes that can be the language they use from a grammatical perspective where it seems like English may not…
The Stages of a Dating Scam
You’re on social media, and suddenly a friend request or private message appears from someone you don’t know. The profile picture is likely of someone in a military uniform, and you’re intrigued. After accepting the request or responding to the message, you’re suddenly overwhelmed by this person who is quick with praise and compliments. It…
7 Signs of a Military Romance Scam
I’ve worked with many taken advantage of by scammers impersonating soldiers. Each scam has its unique attributes, but there are some common themes. If you run across any of these elements with the person you met online claiming to be a soldier, there is no question you are dealing with a scammer. None. You’re welcome…