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As you know, I’ve tackled the issue of all these Nigerian and foreign scams for quite some time. I get emails and comments almost weekly from people who read one of my posts while doing research about a possible scammer. These people have become quite sophisticated in their methods. They’ve gone from the old “you’ve won a multi-trillion dollar lottery! Just send me $2500 and we can send it to you” to “I’m a Soldier in Iraq who found millions of illegal money Saddam was hording and I need your to bring it back.” The latest trend involves trolling internet dating sites and convincing women that they are honorable Soldiers who have fallen in love and would do anything to communicate with the object of their affection. But, because they are deployed to Afghanistan or Iraq, they need you to sign up for an expensive telecommunications service like “Military TELEX” in order to make that happen. They profess unending love as their motivator and, unfortunately, many women have fallen for it.
I got an email from a reader who came across my Military TELEX post. She told me about a man she met through MyYearbook.com that had introduced himself as Major General (MG) Tim Canny. Thankfully, she became suspicious after reading this “general’s” poor grammar:
I’m happy that you are able to release your email to me and i will like to share with you more information about me that will help us to start knowing each other better ….
I was giving birth to a wonderful family 49yrs ago. My dad was an American man that married a Malaysian woman due to his service and work in malaysia when he was younger, he was in the marine until he left and become civil engineer. I was their only son and child. I’m very simple, caring, honest and self independent..I got married and enjoyed my matrimonial home. I and my then wife gave birth to a girl and she’s so beautiful and I love her wholeheartedly. Well, I and my wife lived happily and I worked as an Engineer before I later joined the Army 23yrs ago. I fix and inspects Cars and trucks, but I have special interest for the Military because my dad was once in the Military before He retired and started His Civil Engineer Career.
My late wife was dead 5yrs ago due to lungs cancer and I became a widow. Since then, it has been one bad experience after another; I also lost my dad last year. I really loved my wife and dad because of the relationship between us.. …She had loved me with all her heart and she had loved me for me. She was so caring and possessed all of the qualities a woman should possess. She was so much an angel that I treasured her so much but God knows why that happened to me. I also give thanks to God that she gave me a beautiful daughter Monica…
I just need someone that can love me for me and we will love each other for the rest of our lifes, because i know life is too short to play with…I have learnt to leave my past behind and move forward to the future, though my past makes part of my life and I need to plan for my future. I need love again in my life. I had love once in my life and I need a woman that can be mine on a longterm goal. I hope I will still find love someday soon, that’s all I believe and I’m so optimistic about it.
I am ready to date from any part of the globe. I need to meet my true love, because we don’t know where our love is at the moment and we have to keep searching for it anywhere, any time and any way we can.
Presently, I’m active in the Army and been stationed at Fort Lewis, Barrack Washington State . I live alone on base, while my girl ives with my Mom in Malaysia ….though I planned to retire from the Army soon in order to start a family life
I really need a woman to come up to and be when I will be back to the state, a woman that will be mine forever and that will cherish me for me….Thank you for spending your time in reading this long note/essay about me….if you think we are still on the same looking page let me know so we can know the waay forward…
TIMMY
Last time I checked, most generals were quite well versed in the English language. The way this scam works is the individual takes some time to get to know the target woman. Once he’s gained her trust and confidence, he tells her that pretty soon he will be deployed to an area without internet or communication services and won’t be able to write to each other. He then sends an e-mail address with something like, “Well to get registered with the telecommunication you will have to email them with gsatcom@programmer.net and you have to tell them you want to use the phoning facility system with MG TIM CANNY presently on deployment in Afghanistan. The service is a way we can talk on phone without no call charges attached, all is 100% free after we get registered and pay the registration fee”
Here’s the catch: if there isn’t service in Afghanistan where a Soldier is being deployed, there isn’t service period! And I have no doubt that a MAJOR GENERAL will ever be sent anywhere that he can’t communicate. That’s where the Army sends peons like Lieutenant Colonels and below! No general officer would ever stoop so low as to be so archaic. To be honest, few LTCs do either.
If you email the company, you’re likely to get a response like this:
Dear Subscriber,
Thank you for the enquiry, our service is to provide phoning and Satellite facilities for civilian and Military Personnel.
Gsatcom provides essential communications services to and from remote areas where no other form of communication is available. Whether at sea, on land or in flight, our services ideally suit the maritime, aviation, government/military, emergency/humanitarian services, mining, forestry, oil and gas, heavy equipment, transportation and utilities industries.
We specialize in providing global satellite access services. Gsatcom solutions have been implemented for United States Marine Corps (USMC), U.S. Army Corps , Australian Defence Force (ADF), Command of Polish Navy, Special Military Formation GROM Especially for US Army soldiers we ship VSAT equipment within 72hrs in Afghanistan, Iraq and the Middle East.
Satellite phones are about 3 times more expensive than GSM phones, but have the best coverage. Often they are the only choice for a soldier that is deployed at a remote forward operating base (FOB) that a cell phone network cannot reach.
Basic advantages of our service for Military personnel;
Possibility of communicating freely in 110 countries in Europe, North and Central Africa, Asia, and Middle East
- Satellite and GSM connectivity in one telephone
- No prepaid cards needed
- Free Iridium 9555 handheld satellite phone
- Free unlimited calls for Military Personnel.
- Payment incure refundable when the officer leave the war zoneThe Facility involves $400 registration fee(s).
In other to register for our phoning facility, you are advice to provide us with the information below;
YOUR INFORMATION:
- FULL NAME:
-HOME ADDRESS:
- PHONE NUMBER:
- PHONE SERVICE PROVIDER:
MILITARY PERSONNEL INFORMATION:
-NAME:
-RANK:
-MOS:
-LOCATION (COUNTRY WHERE HE/SHE NEEDS THE SERVICE):
Once you provide us with the above information you are no longer anonymous to us.
(We) protect your privacy. We do not insist you to provide extra personal information than necessary.
All information collected will not be used for any illegal activity
The information is what we are going to use to register you with our service.
Regards,
Gsatcom.Satellite Provider – Technologie Satelitarne
First of all, Iridium phones are uber-expensive! Anytime someone mentions a satellite or iridium phone being “free,” ask some serious questions, especially in an austere place like Afghanistan. If you ask too many questions about the service, you’ll miraculously get an email from the “soldier” in question professing his undying love for you. Coincidence? No. More thank likely, the email to the GSATCOM goes directly to the “soldier.”
So, if you get an email from a “Tim Graham Canny” – who doesn’t exist in the Army – send it to your spam box immediately. These people use these internet dating services as the initial opportunity, then progress to Yahoo chat and other methods of email communication. Oh, and here’s the clincher: he made Major General in less than 23 years!!! This guy should be the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff if he keeps this up. And if that doesn’t convince you, these photos of the good “general” will.
Yes, these are the actual photos sent to back up his story and sucker these women into giving them money. Don’t fall for it!
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Lisa: I also met him on Are You Interested... and got the poems :-) If
Hilary
The second picture made me laugh. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a general dressed that way! Also, I think this kid isn’t much older than 23 so how can he be in the military for 23 years? And any general I’ve met are at least in their 50s if not older! LOL! Thanks for the laugh although it is a serious story!
Janey Allen
latest name is John Carrick but with the pictures of Adam Lingo who is a real soldier and again he asked for money $455.00 to connect to him in Afghanistan but I didn’t! oh and the poetic love he spouted lol this was on facebook. Cheek he has photo’s of this poor REAL hero called Adam Lingo!
same story and bad grammar! lol
maryann
I dont know who to post in here except in reply .. am talking to a man who says he is a Captain in Iraq .. he said his name is Ryan Scott .. although he uses Scott Ryan on the site i meet him on … he has Relinger or Relingor on his uniform .. he said that Ryan Scott was his first two names when i questioned him .. he has two small children living with an Aunt in Florida .. I have pictures of him and i have traced his IP to California ..I hve pictures of him if anyone can help … my email is teneesha2003@yahoo.com.au thank you
theresa wendell
omg, i had experienced so similar the past two days, this colonel stephen ownens divorced 2 years, kids, etc. deployed in iraq nearly 2 years wrote to me on datehookup dating site free. then he gave me his email which did not go through so he contacted me and for 2 days oh i love you miss you will be in the states so, i knew a red flag when in his profile he was david i when he wrote me he was steve? and pictures on his name tag was something different i could not make it out. after talking how much he could fall for me and desiring to meet me i should email the general if he could have a pass for two weeks which was another red flag when the general not the insurance general oh the commander general responding within ten minutes if not less and email me this oh yes we are so proud of steve s. owen when on his profile his middle initial was l. and after threee/four paragraphs about we need to cherish these service men and life is hard they have no access to their funds/money and i would have to sign a voucher and pay so much money up front??? that did it i said what? realizing why is a colonel on a free dating site while he is still in iraq, why do i have to contact a general and he responds within a few mins and why military men do not have access to their money oh they are not paid? are they slaves?? and why do i need to pay for someone i do not even know i email the general back later the day and said this is a scam please reply tell me i am wrong or i will take it to the Better Business Bureau and Army Facility in my town and every else i could think of be careful. i did not give this guy any money and i email him back and he said oh really this is happening i do not know any of this ? like they are so blind and stupid??? a person will use the military and we women love a man in a uniform when a real man is hard to find especially a military colonel or not a private or corporal a colonel. big man high ranking. what we poor single women want like in an officer/gentleman. i seen red flags from the straight that should be your first clue and if something seems to good run away. thanks for your time. do not let them play with your emotions. nonono. sometimes i learn if you go out with someone maybe it takes a coupple of times to find someone who will not scam you just be cautious and good luck. theresa
Beatrice
I have to say I had a similar experience with a Col. Mark Wikins in Darfur, Sudan. He was divorced with a dependent stateside. Claimed he was low on funds and needed me to help pay for the satellite phone as he couldn’t download Skype.
Fortunately I had a bad feeling the first time he wrote to say how “lonely” he was. I mean come on. A Colonel in the Army is going to write something that sad to a woman he’s never met? Anyway the IP address was from Nigeria once I checked. His email address was markwilkins25@yahoo.com but he uses the last name of Hall apparently. Watch out ladies!!
mary
I am talking to a Sgt Jonathan Laureles. He is starting to ask for money. If anyone else has had any experience with him, he is suspose to be a medic in Iraq, please contact me at maryseitz3@aol.com. Thanks.
Dione Osusky
Hey, this week this guy is Curtis Michael Scaparotti, a Major General, in Kabul on peace keeping. He has 500 men under him, & has his own bodyguard. In April, he will be coming here to Ga. to get me so we can go to his son’s wedding in the U.K.
His poor wife died 3 yrs. ago in a car accident. Oh and he loves me so!!!
I could tell that english was NOT his native tongue. I did not get hit up for any money as I busted him before he could ask. I kind of wish that I played along a little longer, but got bored with him. He does not realize that he gives himself away with his grammatical errors, like misspelling his own name. Not knowing his own b-day, even though it is on his own bio! Geez! This has got to be stopped.
nicki
Hi
Poor old Adam lingos a popular target..(although he is a hottie!!! but unfortuantely married and not in Iraq) I have been talking to a “matthew” lingo but with Adams photos. I wish something could be done about these B***ards as lucky for me they never asked for money ( not sure why) so all I have got is hurt feelings and pride but I will get over that The ones that have lost money – it must be dreadful. I met him on a reputable UK dating site and to be fair his grammar was impecable – thats why I never had suspicions. I did end up contacting the American Embassy in London about it and have since reported it on. So I would advise any woman that gets photos of a Sgt Lingo – its not real-sorry!
Carolanne
Hi Nicki
Yes my friend was talking to “Matthew” lingo too for 5 months and then he asked her to open a bank account for him. Apparently he was leaving the army and going to work in oil in Africa!! Again met on a reputable UK dating site. Yes we agree, what a hottie lol. We did a bit of detective work ourselves but never thought of calling the Embassy. Can you tell me if the real Adam Lingo knows that his identity has been used in this way? Just wondered if you had managed to find him as my friend is very concerned and thinks he should know. Sounds like you were talking to him at the same time as my friend. Good advice Nicki and I just thought I would back it up. Best of luck for the future.
Carolanne and Liz
Liz
Hi Nikki, my friend posted a reply on my behalf regarding the “Matthew Lingo” situation, and I have to say I’m so glad that I’m not the only one. Yes poor Adam that poor man is a very popular target.I also used a reputable UK dating site * H**M**Y.
And yes something needs to be done about thses B***ards, and yes his grammer was very good, although IT didn’t get the easiest of jokes, and many other things. But thats life. I didn’t loose any money but the alarm bell’s rang when he said he need to have access to a English bank account and could he use mine, thats when my suspicions where raised.
My friend and I have done some detective work and found that it is a Nigerian scammer. They also use the name Raymond as we thought we had found the real one on face book, only then to find out that he was a scammer too. I would like to hear from you again, if you want. I will look on here soon.
Tracy
Maybe a change of name again as today ive been contacted by a Major Jeffery Lingo has anybody heard of him ???Im sure hes a scammer i seem to be collecting them
i now have
SGT CHARLES LECAIN OR LEACAIN he spells it both ways
LT HANK COLLINS
SGT SIMON ROBERTS
SGT JONATHAN
Marie-Laure Wolff
Dear ladies,
I am a french woman of 48 and on Meetic for the last 3 weeks.
After 2 days, I falled totally for a beautiful “General Commander”. His name was Mark, widower, one son in boarding school and peacekeeper in Irak… I can tell you that the first letters were so beautiful, I can’t even remember having received anything like that before in my life!!!!!!!!!
I’d like to think of myself as a very down-hearted woman as I raise alone 3 beautiful teen-agers. I became a little suspicious as he never wanted to show me his face on webcam and didn’t seem to know New-York very well, quite strange for a new-yorker….
After a week, he wanted me to receive 650 000 euros in cash and gold… I know I am not that irresistible, lol!
I called Meetic (He had also stolen my meetic account)and they acted “surprise”, I went to the police but as he didn’t take money for me, nothing…, I called the US embassy, each time I felt more and more humiliated…
As you, I feel really bad for the “real guy” on the picture, they are fighting for the world freedom and don’t deserved to be dishonored like that. I hope my Mark isn’t your Lingo…I want him back so much!!!!
Since that, I have been in touch with 3 generals, 2 sargents and more colonels… I have some tiny pictures on msn . Almost everynight 2 or 3 of them. I keep alerting the internet police and yesterday, I sent an email to the US army but I want to do more.
I am afraid that some girl might not get through such an heartbreaker. We should join our forces! I am thinking of a facebook wall where we could hang the pictures and the fake profiles for ex. We are a lot, believe me! Most women haven’t heard of it before getting caught so it’s really important to share that story with the maximum of people.last week, I told a friend and she called me back two days later with a collegue from her office who was telling her how lucky and in love she was as she just had met the perfect US soldier on Meetic!!! I can tell she was mad at me to tell her the truth but at least, she would escape sooner.
Also, can you help me to find the true owner of the picture, I think I might have some feelings left… Lol! Good luck to all of you and UNITED WE’LL WIN!!!!!!!!!
jo
i am waiting to hear from a sgt matthew lingo at this current time and wondered if you have any photos you can let me have…this oil thing in nigeria really rings bells. unfortunately ive just got over cancer and have spent 3 weeks thinking this guys come to some harm in iraq which has really caused bad health. i only have a ‘pager’ no for him an last had a daily text on 5th june speakin a few days later when he was packin his bags. does anyone know about a robert ankeny an stephen bruce linked in here…photos would hel end this saga since hookin up on ehar***** on the 15th dec…i see hes updated his profile on sunday just gone an if this is the same guy would love to send one final msg ! lol then health and peace can return…earliest reply appreciated THANKS X i believe he may noe be talkin to an ENGELINE TAPERA an have bank xfers namin a maria williams and a major daniel knott
Patricia Sampson
Hi, I am an english woman and wanted to let you know I was also talking to A Captain Matthew Lingo until 2 days ago on a reputable dating site. His english was very, very good and he was very believable. He said he was retiring and planning to do something in oil, divorced with one kid and lived in Alexandria, Virginia. He said he had no family, parents died and an only child. I was only talking to him for a few weeks and he did not ask for any money, probably building up to it. Something just didn’t sit right, all too good to be true, so I trawled the internet and found this site, thank God. Adam Lingo, whose photos he uses is now on facebook. I contacted him but judging by the terrible english in his response to me, this might be a scam too. I thought I would let you know. He is still logging on to msn but has not contacted me sine I outed him.
Regards
Patricia
mari
Hey Nicki
I am to here you are putting your information out on this man but he goes by the name Msgt Steven McCabe in the air force aka Charles Lecain/leacain- smiling robert- alex roberts- simon roberts/robert simon- david alejandro walker- major jeffery lingo/matthew- hanks collins- sgt jonathan- adesina ajibola, akinlabi anthony, terry willaims—he is smooth and scammed me big time — i want revenged also
Sandra
He also goes by albert lingo and tons of other names he is on the romancescammers.com website and i have a picture of the real guy. He asked me for money to but i didnt send any i mean why would i send money to someone i dont know i mean honestly. If anyone wants to see a picture of the guy using the real Mark Lingo’s picture let me know i found it.
laurie
i have photos of a LIngo …. & son
what do u have ? can u send 2 me Please
lets see if there the same lingo
wramncuddlie1@yahoo.com
carmel cathcart
Can u tell me anymore about him. Im sure im chatting with him at the moment,please email me at my hotmail address thanks
Annmarie Wright
Omg, this is crazy, I have been talking to a David Harris on line he is so sweet until one day he asked me if I could pick up a package for him, i told him no, I could not do such thing because I dont know who is on the other side of the screen, it just did not feel right, he wanted to know where I was and who I was talking to and all sort of red flag questions and way I stopped talking to him, there came another Military man Captain Shawn Drew gave me a email address to contact him in Afghanistan, he loves me so much. How could u fall in love with some one so fast and so deep that u did not even know. This is crazy he send me pictures of him in a chopper and and another picture that did not look nothing like the same person. He keep asking why am I asking so many question, all I said just curious. I know this is all a scam. It is too much to say.
lila
hi i had a john carrick contact me on face book too,i told him how i knew he was fake as i done a search on the net for another fake persons info and found this in the search. and then he came back and made threats i have proof as you know if your on face book all the message sent to your in box is sent too your email address too there is three on there as i know of .
lila
you may contact me at lillywhitton@live.com
Joe Warner
Ladies, for $1.00 (yes, one dollar) I will check out your beau and tell you if he is in the military or not, plus include a photo of him, if available.
You can pay after I give you the information, and only if you are satisfied with the service. I take Paypal.
Joe Warner
Joe Warner’s address is hotproton@gmail.com . He will tell you if your man is in the military or not.
Pay $1, by Paypal, after service is rendered, if you wish.
donna
has anyone been talking to a walter pafford? I have been talking to him for about two weekds. He wanted me to send him money for a phone card too. I know better than to send money to anyone on the internet I don’t know… they try to bully you but don’t let them get the best of you. pafford_walter@yahoo.com I just got bored so I kept it going to my amuzment..
jane
same here with me..i’ve been chatting with a man named Steve Brown and he said he is in libya now and also a US soldier for peacekeeping base now in Libya….he asked me if i want to hear his voice..so he instructed me to make a request to their base so that we can talked on the phone..then he also said that i have to pay for the phone cards and call amounting to $250..he also said that he is using laptop for our communication and he said that they are not allowed to use any communications devices…and i’m thinking that how come he is using his laptop if they are not allowed to use phones..and he is insisting me to pay for the fees…he send me also pics in the battle…hahaha..all scammers go to hell….
i just read your post and i want to share my experience to scammers..it was my 4th meeting with a scammers…and they did not get any money from me….sending expensive things in a package then the courier will demand you to pay for the delivery….see that they will use different kinds of strategies to get money from women…
Kim
Well gals I know him too and was dating him under the name of Steven Grant ( stevengrant62@yahoo.com ) from November 2009 until march 2010 and sent him over 1800.00. Now you all should feel a little smarter, I stayed with him long like a real idiot!!!
I would like a list of every name this man hs used because I am going to turn him in. From what I have found so far is that he has used about 9 other names on other scam sites and I plan on listing every name he used, phone number, IP address and anything else I find on a website dedicated just to him! Anyone willing to help me out?
Donna Holmes
I was chatting to a guy Lt Christopher Morris sent me poems etc,,, chatted on MSN then asked me for $350 so we could chat I knew something not right I sent his emails to my friends they could not believe what he was saying, this scam needs to be stopped as some ladies would believe it ,…..
Diane Smith
I too was almost scammed by a very suave man named Bernard Christopher Morris. He is on a dating site called hot or not.. Ladies beware he tells you everything you want to here. Do not talk to him. He claims to be a sgt. in the us army…
Sue Levesque
I think I found LT Christopher Morris on match.com…or he found me. What else can you tell me? 8 year old son Alex in boarding school while he’s in afghan? Can text somehow but can’t email because he’s away on missions?. Wants money to bribe a reservist to take his place? Thank goodness I’ve only gotten 1 poem. Hokey!
Thanks, sue
Mary
I also have been talking with a Steve Morris, Staff Sgt in the Army stationed in Baghdad and due to get out in two months to retire. I have been talking with him for 6 days now with no mention of money but have read some of the things that supposedly other military men have written and have found word for word things that this Steve has also written. He even sent me three pictures and I made him send me a picture of his ID card. Also he video cam me because I also asked to see him
MARISSA JEAN
DO YOU HAVE PICTURES OF THIS GUY., I THINK HE IS THE SAME ONE TRYING TO SCAM ME..SO FAR I HAVE NOT SENT HIM MONEY. THANK YOU.
Susanne Diepers
Well, I cannot believe that I am reading all this. I met Major Bri (Brian) Yahoo email: gen_bri@yahoo.com
location: Afganistan, makes good money and is looking for: Am looking for that right woman to start up a new life with and am a US Army presently in Afghanistan for peace keeping,i have been in the military since 21yrs ago and a Major,i lost my wife 5yrs ago and i have 1 son 15yrs old..just joined this site 3days ago looking for that woman to make things right with me..What about you what are you doing for a living?
THE TOUGHT I WOULD FALL FOR THIS AND NEXT HE WANTED $320 TO SET UP A SPECIAL PHONELINE so we could talk and I would get the money back after three phone calls. And when I said no he changed his tone.
I hope the the ARMY has better men than that!
alice
He told me his name is Garry Hammond – he uses lava life and badoo. I searched his name on the internet. The IP address is 15.1.3099.0211 I believe. He told me that he had a 15 year old son called Alex. His e-mail address is little_alex123@live.com. I reported this as phish and did not get his IP address. But has son had a weird last name like Amanam. It just did not match.
The bad grammar is a big tip off and the fact andso is the fact that he declares his undying love to you in the first e-mail. Dont’t believe him at all.
I hope he gets caught and rots in prison for a long time. They should make sure he does not have access to the internet though.
Ms. Miranda
I had the same issues recently. The person claimed to be David Edwards. He was using the photos of 1SG Duane Rancourt, US Army. I’m trying to contact him to let him know, but his Myspace.com accnt has been inactive since May 2009. I can’t believe people are doing this. It makes people like my son, who is also an Army soldier, look bad. his email address was dvdwards@aol.com.
Jo anne
I have been talking to a David Edwards for 3 months now. He has recently started asking for money for phone privileges and said he could take a personal leave from afganistan but it would cost me $900 because it was a personal leave. He has sent me several pictures and emails with music attached and lots of poems. He must think i’m stupid because i have friends and they said if you get leave it doesn’t cost it is something earned with time.
Becky Clark
I think I may hv just been scammed by the same guy. He told me he has a son named NIck & that he lost him at 15yrd old & that he lost him in a car crash with both his parents. Grammar was always a bit weird & after many emails of how much love & $$ he wanted to give me spoil me & take care of me, he asked for a 2800$ round trip ticket to come home to the states. Most wld ask for $2800, not 2800$. Said he had a house in Brooklyn, then QUeens & one in Hollywood. Divorced, wife cheated on him. When I told him I cld not help, asked me to borrow & then told me I was not an honest woman. I reported him to the dating site. Hopefully no one else gets scamed by this a..HOLE!!!
Sharon
David Edwards is still doing the rounds. Only tonight I have been contacted by a man claiming to be him on Flirt.com. He claims to be in the US army deployed in Afghanistan on a peace mission, and intending coming to the UK to live when he finishes there. Very quickly he was asking about me and hinting if we could chat and get to know each other we might just be right for each other. Not sure how you can work that out in a 5 minute conversation. I let him know that I believed he was a scammer and that it wouldnt be me that he would be getting together with. His email address was David48s@hotmail.com.
blanca
hey i think i found other one his name is sgt bryan williams he hasn’t ask me for anything i been talking to him 3 months n so far so good but he did tell me something about talking over the phone but i aint falling for it im giving him a taste of his own med.. but im keep playing along i already found him in 3 dating site god knows how many more but good i found this cuz felt something was off with him he pull the im Afghanistan .. not me baby im on it .. im sorry ladies that yall were victimized to these s.o.b sitting here trying to take the lil bit that we got and take care of THEIR, no baby boy.. well ladies just look out for him his yahoo .. is w.bryan33@yahoo.com dont believe him im pretty sure he just like the rest tell u these lie so u can pay to for him call .. whatever he try to fool this girl .. it aint happen .. but be careful that im pretty sure he just like the rest .. AND THANK TO THIS WEBSITE IM PUTTING ALL MY GIRLFRIENDS ON TO THIS .. THANKZ
jo
ye i will…contact is jolee.romano@googlemail.com..id have thought lingo would be sippin pimms somewhere exotic by now..he was a majorl on freedate with a dead wife an ye he hails from alexandria va with a son donald of around 9 thats into martial arts. A staff sgt isnt even a commisioned officer so he cldnt be a captain a few weeks later..what a failure at even scammin these days…its public knowlege and i can trace the last 2 years of him. These funds hes havin to work around the clock in some nigerian boiler room to scrape together could be fundin anti us arms child porn or anything…he wants removin from netlog where hes been adamlingo with no gapsc as this alarmingly is a youth network site..ive had breast cancer an one removed…youd have tgt he was my best friend..an wtg for anther op got quite ill checkin daily us fatalities for his name…then ive had quite a windfall just this week and im glad hes mistimed all of this so badly ! for him..but not for me…also listed as a white nigerian scammer alex lingo alias jizzmonkey..what a high class guy yuk lol
jo
RE SGT MAJOR CAPTAIN LINGO…Ive had a visit on chat an he wants to be a friend…all profile pictures used can be traced using tinyeye.com to where he got them..TARINGA! album de la tropik iraak..an my he is not a gentleman in all of them..holdin up signs saying jizzmonkey fucked your mother an humpin metal poles…ive neva seen anything so hilarious in all my days…the in between the shots he used for last few years on various datin sites.if anyone wants a copy email me jolee.romano@googlemail.com an will send you one. He was a bit down the other day…apparently theres no discos where he is an he used to have a dog and not a son i think now….anyhow he owes £1000 to me an still hasnt got a pc that works ok…next day had left a line sayin he ll be ringin sometimes…but his line i have is charging for incoming calls …it was a pager when he used to text askin after the children an my health every day…this is all very strange since i inherited just 10 days ago…who thinks i should give this gent a chance
lol he asked if i wanted to see his face…to which i replied since i have principals i doubt we d ever be seen togther…what a sad little guy…used to make so much difference…when they said cancer cld come back he was very supportive…i guess nobody can be blamed for thinking we all have humaness in common…im proud of who i am…and will go on supportin whatever GENUINE peopele i can…the mad thing is i didnt choose a soldier…i actually thought he was just some guy in london to begin with in fancy dress ! When sum1 likes you for who you are…not cash or looks or your job…i got dreaded high cheekbones myself…you cant buy that…i think about all the days i worried watchin newsreels about explosions an know im capable of stickin by sum1 in a jam…people who turn out to hide their faces do so for a reason…THAT WE DONT HAVE TOO !!!! DONT CHANGE…ONE DAY YOU COULD BE PRICELESS TO SUM1…DONT LET SAD PEOPLE STOP YOU BEIN BRAVE…BUT REMEMBER BRAVE LADIES REQUIRE BRAVE MEN…with real faces who stand tall an not in shadows x god bless you all in that attempt 
he knows he can talk to me…let everyonw who reads this know that by not doin so his cowardice an unoblness an lack of plain common decency is publicly displayed all over…i told him HES FAMOUS NOW…what a tragic thing to be remembered for an way to spend your life…I ALMOST LOST MINE THIS TIME LAST YEAR..i actually had no hair thru chemo when i met this guy…life is short ! concentrate on POSITIVE people with good charactors..and never let a love of life be jaded or lessened by those idiots who dont even really have one apart from hookin up with us for a while an pretending they do x i had so much respect for this guy for such a long time…now all hes talkin about is a once upon a time dead dog…hhhhmmmm…hi sweetheart he said…hi stranger i replied an thats a real sad story for a lonely man in a bad world…who once belonged in mine where strong people smile when theyr on thr knees for those relyin on them…THE BEST SOLDIER EVER WAS PROBABLY A WOMAN…i feel sorry for him now…he has no good name…an no excuse not to change career for somethin all these skills an qualities could do a little good in sumwhere…thats CHOICE…thats lazy…an to play with love which is a rock in so many peoples lives..shows what a fool he continues to be in reality.Love is not a pretty pink flully thing…IT IS A ROCK..an while playin dead for 3 weeks leavin me chekin us fatalities daily if that kinda stress had regressed my cancer…that effects my 2 little children of 4 an 5 who have already seen thr mama fight thru enough an are just glad shes at home now an not in hospital any longer this year…id text him after treatment…hed text right back just like a friend that cared. THATS A PERSON WHO KNOWS HOW TO CARE..SO I CANNOT GIVE THIS PERSON ANY EXCUSE FOR WHAT THEY SEEM TO BE DOIN AS A RULE TO SO MANY PEOPLE…SHAME ON HIM…Hed say that my family was his…thats your gentleman ladies…hes ANYBODYS…just a male slut only worse…FALSE HONOUR FOR HIRE…too old to be a gigilo huh…what a cold emptyhearted road…REAL FRIENDS STICK TOGETHER
natalie
hi i have had just the same sort of thing tht happened to me yesterday but i was lucky as he had been chatting to me for 8hrs and i had to go off lie as i only have dial up and you cannot use the ph when you go on dial up wen i went back online this michael adam lingo was hard out trying to get ahold of me and was saying all these lovely things etc and then he said he would like to communicate but ot would cost me alot of money but refundable in 24hrs so i looked up and got an email and as soon as i seen western uninon i knew then tht he was a scammer,he has a son called joe who is 21 and is a widower and that he would ask to relocate to me in NZ which i thought was fishy also.and then he asked me if i owned a hm ,car etc and said tht he had a mate called jimmy and would hook them up so my friend and i played them off we did not ask for money as tht wasn’t our intentions as i am on Are You Interested dating line and he seen me and asked if i was interested. He is a scammer and all should be aware of tht name as if you see western union umo it’s a scam and also i rung our NZ army and spoke to a nice man who said they can set up skype for free over there as well as i could also and they can commincate to u without phoning and funny thing is tht if they cant do tht then how do they chat lol.so be wary of tht dating line also and thk god i wised up he got nthing from me and i am reporting to face book and have reported him to windows llive and are you interested and i will also be going to face book next as i want him barred from the sites and facebook.So all ladies dnt answer any army guys at all no matter where you are someone tht has not even met yo and says they love you straight away is talking shit, thank u and dont be silly and ignore our msgs about the scammers
debbie
Hi i wish to god id known about this all before as i am in a terrible situation, absolutly devasted, have fallen for a so called Capt Aaron johnson of camp victory Afghanistan, and lost £12,000. believe it all not i have a degree in nursing and didnt think i was stupid and gulable enough to allow this to happen. im on my 2nd kidney transplant have an Autistc boy lost my partner yr half ago in a horific diving accident so was very vunerable. there were warning bells but he always had a legit answer . ihad what looked like official documents form the us verterans and Colonel Watson ect , i even checked them out,! finally went to the plice and they tell me it is a scam, and i have lost it all. i took out an overdraft , a loan , all my savings and now i havent the money to pay the monthly repayments on the loan and overdraft. i feel so violated raped of all my dignity. my self esteem and my pride have gone i feel devasted , and im in a very dark place at the moment trying to survive for my sons sake. what a hell hole and what a evil wicked thing we have in this world.debbie
mari
I’m with you Kim I also finding to to catch all these bastard —my email is mvazquez4@msn.com
bennett cosentino
please if you could write i need to see if this guy i am talking to is real is says he is in the army/with pics
Linda
I was scammed by Sgt Mattew Tonsetic who is deployed in Baghdad, Iraq. I met him on match.com His email address is belive_god03@hotmail.com. He claimed to have a 14 year old son, Gabriel Agbeko, living with Mattew’s mother in Accra, Ghana. He told me that he was from Bronxville, New York, and froze his bank accounts before leaving for Iraq. He and his son asked me to help pay for Gabby’s outstanding tuition fees and also the summer IT program. Mattew promised that he would pay me all back once he returned to States in September. Unfortunately, I did wire transfered money to Accra twice. Now, he asked me to help him out of Iraq by paying for the flight ticket. I realized that I was caught in a scam operated by a group of Ghanians. He said that he would marry me and to spend the rest of our lives together. When I refused to pay for the plane tickets, he stops chatting with me. Yes, we should all work together to bust those scammers who stole the identities of the real soldiers.
Natalie
Although i have yet to be scammed by this Mattew Tonsetic, he began writting to me on September 13, 2010. I met him on the Lavalife dating site. He has told me about his son Gabriel and hi daughter whom he does not see because she lives with his ex-wife. He has also told me about his mother who reportedly lives in Accra. I began supicious and decided to look up his name on line when after a couple of days he told me he loved me, wanted to marry me and that i was his world. Thanks for your post as it confirmed what i was suspecting all along. The email address u have listed is the one he uses to communicate with me. He says that he will be retiring from the army in January 2011.
Izzy
I think the man I was talking to are the same man as Linda but different name. I met him at match.com. He claims his name is Frank Rancourt. his email address is Frank_Rancourt@yahoo.com. he also claimed to have a 12 year old adopted son living in Accra, Ghana which he can’t contact with when he is station at iraq. First he wants me to help him contact his son and see how he is doing. I did help him call his son but when the next day, he ask if I could help him get his son an iPhone for his birthday and he promised that he will pay me all back when he get back to the state, i kind of suspicious and I told him that I could not help him because I don’t really know him yet. The next day we chat again, i insist that he show me his face on web cam but he never did. All the pictures he send me that he claimed it was him, I fall for it. I also so stupit to share with him my pictures because we did photo share when we chat on IM in yahoo. Now he had some of my pictures and I wonder what he might do with my pictures. He might use them to scammed other male person.
Yes I agreed, we should all work together to bust these scammers who stole the identities of the real soldiers.
Shanter
I too have enough information to catch someone, but have turn the information into the CID and the FBI, in Jan, but haven’t heard anything. yet. I am too, for putting all the information we have on FACEBOOK. I have started one, but haven’t put in all the information I have. Lets get together. Lots of scamers on Badoo.com
Lori
I had the same thing happent o me. but I did send money. I’m still talking to hime online. he goes by the name Marcus Swain. Is this name on your list?
Laura
stop talking to him and don’t send any more money..These people are from Ghana or Nigerians.. They’re all scammers.. Please please please. DON’T SEND ANY MONEY…
Randi Neff
I am looking for two men…Alex Williams and David James McNamara. I was scammed out of about $400K total sent to Alex Williams in Accra, Ghana over the span of 2 yrs. When I can’t call Alex, I call Zinatu Saeed and I get an immediate phone call from Alex. I am caught up in I don’t know what……I am so scared of what is going to happen to me. I don’t have any family to turn to. I have nobody to talk to about all this. I have received many items that were purchased with fraud credit cards and I turned them over to the police. I have talked to the FBI, but I need somebody I can just talk to. I have no where to turn. I am at my wits end. I am contemplating suicide. I can’t handle this anymore. I cant handle this anymore. Then David McNamara contacted me through Singlesnet,com. He claims he is a Colonel in the US Army located in Afghanistan. I have pics of this man. We talked online for a couple months. He wanted a phone so I sent him an old Blackberry. He claims he will be leaving the Army on May 21, 2011. I am turned to him and discussed some things that had happened with Alex. He said we would deal with things when he came home. In order for him to receive the phone, I had to send it to a Prince in UK. He supposedly delivered the package to Afghanistan. Supposedly he needed to buy airtime for his phone. Well he didnt know I was in the US Army and I know how things work. So I just let him keep talking and carrying on and he is unknowingly burying himself. When he told me he borrowed $2500.00 from this Prince and he needed my help in paying him back, red flags went up. I gave all kinds of reasons as to why I couldn’t give him the money. When he realized he wasn’t getting any money from me, he told me he was going to another post where there wasn’t internet. Now I know better than that. I asked for a number to call him…he said there is no number for you to call my office. that is BS, I know better than that. I just want to find the both of these men. Has anybody else had contact with these two men? I want to know. Email me at randinef@aol.com. Lets compare notes before I end my life on May 1, 2011. Thank you for your time and attention.
susan
I am talking to a guy cptn.George Wilson i did send money for internet service twice de 8th of each month then I send money fro his flight 2300 and then 1700 to another flight .Hi did send me the confirmation that the tickets were paid in KLM can this be true or not they offer you the world ,and you just fall in love like idiot i never thoug about scam i just talk to him on Friday ,every day was longer chats that we spend 3 hours last week,how someone have time to do all this.his emails are.
milgeorge123@yahoo.com
milgeorge123@hotmail.com
cptnwilson1@yahoo.com
I have pictures of him with uniforms and also with sport cloths if someone want to see the pictures let me know.
He said have a daughter in canada 21 years old her name is Lisa Wilson and seh make him sign on plenty of fish dating site.
if someone get familiar with this name please email me to .
silvesy@hotmail.com
Dawn
Lori, I have a Marcus Burke. Ever heard of him. Infact we still talk but I have so many doubts. I am very mean with money so no money sent to him.
suzanne
I have landed on a guy who calls himself jack wilson on facebook also facebook.com/csmjackwilson…please get back if same guy
Ludmila
Sgt. Jack Wilson deployed to Acure, Nigeria. Contacted me on dating site Confrio.com. He says he lives in Baltimore. His wife died 3 y.o. from breast cancer, son 15 y.o. Henry stays in England with a friend. He wrote long wonderful letters through e-mail. He told me he loved me, I am his soul mate…. Asked me to send $500 for phone service to specific person in Nigeria. used God bless america, God bless you… do u have his picture? I only have one from dating site.
susan
Hi can someone help me find if Capt. George A Wilson exist he said is from Las Cruces New Mexico IN US ARMY now in Sangin Adghanistan i have pictures of him very sweet guy involved me like crazy i ended sendin 4 times money total of 5000 to china to pay his ticket and internet service i have all information and saved every single e-mail and chats in my phone.
talk to him almost everyday until Friday May 27.
Joe Warner
There is no George A. Wilson who is a CPT. There is a contractor, a master sergeant and a sergeant.
Sorry, I don’t see your guy.
alan
hi my mums talking to a soldier now and he’s blagging her for 1000$. and she wont listen to me can one of you try to talk some sence into her please alan xx
dumblonde1952@hotmail.co.uk thanks
Joe Warner
Sorry Joe Warner’s Email address is hotproton@gmail.com
Marlene
I have seen this man on a website called Hot Or Not. I have currently been chatting to a soldier in Afghanistan and he has just asked me if I will send an email to the following email: TS2USmilitaryconnection@usa.com
I have sent an email but so far no reply. This is so we can chat on the phone.I am wondering if this is a genuine email. With all this scamming going on I am so worried now that he may not be who he says he is.How can we know for sure please?
charlotte
Marlene be careful,I was sucker in and lose some money.It sounds like the same thing i was pulled into.Check with the military inlistment place in your home town and they can give you the info you need.They told me when i called them they furnish our military with stuff they need and when i told them what the people wanted me to do the soldier in the office said it was a scam.The scammers can say all the right things and push all the right buttons,so be carefull.If they are true they will not ask for money,and believe it or not they have tried to contact me again posing ask a Gen David Petraeus,SO GOOD LUCK AND PLEASE BEWARE
charlotte
I forgot to say who the scammers name was that contacted me the first time,it was a sgt Patrick Mcdonald.So ladies beware of that name also and I am willing to help anyway i can to put these scammers out of business.I also have pics of this so called patrick mcdonald.I am sure the pics i have is probably or could be the real pat mcdonald.
Hooi
I have recently been in contact with a John Dodson Perez who is supposed to be a colonel currently serving in Haiti as part of the peace keeping mission. However, I notice that his grammar and spelling is very bad. He says that he will soon be moving into an area where there is no internet service so he wants me to sign up with a special service provider so that we can continue to communicate. However, he says that it is costly and is about USD1,850 but the amount is refundable.
I am very skeptical and told him that I can wait it out. There are many things he told me that doesn’t add up. Like he says he joined the service at 20 and served 33 years but he is now only 49. So he can add either.
I have asked a friend to help me look for a private investigator to check up on him. Perhaps all you girls out there should do the same if you are really interested in someone from an online dating site. He is the third scammer that I’ve come across. Is there no real honest person alive anymore ?
juliet marzouk
Hi Marlene,
My nane is Juliet from Vancouver Canada, its too late for me when I’ve learned that The Gen. Frank Moops I’ve been chatting for almost 4 months is A scammer. I cannot believe it, pretending he is a Christian and a very sweet talking, never in my whole life
encounter a guy like that, Its like a dream come tru to me. I was scam bec. he said he was In Iraq 3 yrs ago and found a Bar of
Golds,to make it short He put it in A keep deposit in London. Bec, he was in Afghanistan right now no Acees of money, Ihave to pay first the Security Co. to rrelease the box be. the buyer is waiting, I emailed the Co. and reply me after a day. And I have to pay 14,000 sterling thats 22,000 cAN. I told him give me a proof that you are really Afgh. right now well he send me lots o photos from there. I lost my money
all in all 46,000 And it too late already I’ve been crying many nights since it happens
just want to share, He is still in WOOME yahoo.com His picture is fake you can see him
NeTTy
Hi,
lm at this very moment talking to a so called “Sgt Jeff Wilganoski” in Afganistan, he has advised me in order to talk to him l would have to email some communications department, then l get asked to send $250 USD via money gram, prepared to lose the $250, l sent it & now there is a %2750 USD payment required for transit leave & liberty pass. l suspect his full of crap this crafty specimen, l have checked all IP Addresses & all based in America (washington) though still suspicious as l have heard such awful things. what else can l do to confirm he is the bug that deserves to be squashed
Karin
———- Forwarded message ———-
From: GEN. RAYMOND T. ODIERNO military transit depart
Date: Fri, Oct 14, 2011 at 2:03 PM
Subject: *** Transit Process Of Captain……***
My name is Gen. David Peatrus and i have been put in-charge of the Transit process of Capt………..by the Transit Department of the US Army.. I promise to guild you through the process to the best of my ability.
You can now proceed with the transit application of your fiance ”Captain…………….” name will be kept annonymous.
You should also be aware that, during this transit process, you are going to remit some amount of money($2100 )to our finance department. This will be return to you as soon as your fiance’s safe arrival is confirm.
You are advise to provide us with your information required below:
Name :
Age :
Work :
SSN :
Address :
Cell number
Once you provide us with this information you are no longer anonymous to us.
We protect your privacy and we do not insist you to provide extra personal information than necessary.
All information collected will not be used for any illegal activity. The information is what we are going to use in registration of your name with the Military Transit Department.
Regards,
Gen. David Peatrus
Multi-National Corps Iraq-Afghanistan
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory Kabul
APO AE 09342
I AM SO GRATEFUL I FOLLOWED MY INSTINCT TO CHECK THE EMAIL ADDRESS OUT AND IT BROUGHT ME TO THIS SITE. I HAVE UNFORTUNATELY LOST A LOT OF MONEY BUT AM WISER TO THE GAMES PLAYED BY THESE SCAMMERS. BADOO. BE2, AND THE LIKE….. A HAVEN FOR THESE NASTY PEOPLE WHO PREY ON INNOCENT WOMEN.
LADIES, THE PROMISES OF A GOOD LIFE ARE WEAK AND UNTRUE. DONT FALL VICTIM TO THESE SHALLOW PROMISES LIKE I DID. IT COST ME LOTS OF MONEY WHICH I CANNOT RECOVER.
I WOULD LIKE TO JOIN THE TEAM TO PLACE THESE MENS PICS ON THE WALL OF SHAME.
Annmarie
well i hate to tell you but ts2usmilitary connection is a scam i talked to a military man that has filled me in on a lot if you send a email to ts2 it will come back and say the a registration fee is 545.00 but the truth its a aol account that it uses and the woman lives in ohio that except the email on aol but the truth its all a scam so beware ..need to know more you can email me just reply to this and i will get back to you with my email
robin johnson
I have been asked to send an email to the same address. I live in Ohio. This was to arrange for sending money for phone communication to a Colonel in Afghanistan. Please tell me what you know about this. He seems sincere, but I want to know if I am being set up. Why does the bad grammer seem to be such a common factor. Are they not American or just poorly educated and if so, how do they become so high ranking?
Thank you
Beatrice
To Robin johnson,
If he’s a COLONEL he’s pulling in 5 to 6 thousand a MONTH. Don’t be fooled it’s a scam.
TRACEY
YES IVE JUST LOST 2,000 SGT TO A JEFFREY MILLER BUT BUT DID NOT ASK FOR THE PHONE THING ASKE TICKET ON A MONNEY BACK LETTER FROM A GENRL STANLY MACC SINE GONE GEN I HAVE A ID ARMY NUMBER THAT HE GIVE ME ENNY WAY TO SEE IF ITS TRUE AS HE IVE HAD SO MENNY FIGHTS WITH THIS MAN AND CALL HIM ALL SOTES but he still comes back and there is now way ill send no more . also had a mark vass mark4abey he is nigarin
linda allison
hi i have knowed this guy call,s him self EDWARD PRESTON, saids he is a col. special forces. sarry dont belive him any more.saids he needs money to come home $300 .i have asked miltary doesnt have to pay. still trying to get money wants me to pick up money gram and send to someone in africa. not going to.can someone tell me whates going on my email add. is lindaallison60@yahoo.com ,,need to talk meet him on line. saids he is in afgan. in war zoon here,s his email edwardspreston50@yahoo.com please help
Laura
I got suckered into the same thing. My Dad works on an Army base so I talked to him about it and he told me it is a legit company. I sent the company my money then they wanted more. It would have cost me about 5000 to talk to a so called SGT Brandy Floyd. I got suckered out of a lot more money because I thought this guy was telling me the truth after that. I would love to get my hands on him and get my money back.
susan
Hi I gues we can’t get our money back i wish we coul i spend 5000 to chat and think my self that someone can love me,what is going on with us ,how can we catch this people it would be nice to place all the pictures in the internet from all this people my guy was George Wilson from kabul Afghanistan.
my e-mail silvesdy@hotmail.com
Mary
I had someone by the name of Adams chris Melito request I do the same. I did get an answer back asking me to give the rank of the person and other info. I never went through with it because the guy said I had to pay $200. Thank god I had no money, not that I would have done it anyway. When some one says they love you without meeting you is a fraud. You will know when they ask for money. That is a red flag!!I also found out that if they are using a yahoo account instead of an email address in “mil” then that is a red flag too.
Undying love and asking for money? Walk away!
Sheree
I also had Adams Christopher Melito find me on Lavalife he told me he was a Pediattrician with UNICEF and he is in Africa right and when he comes home wants to start a life with me and that he has a seven year old son and also set it up to were I was im on yahoo with his son and him.Please be aware of this person cause in my situation he was a doctor not a solder.
entitie
iv been talking to a sgt Brent Cole…and his army friend sgt chris adam…Brent wanted me to send money to ts2soldiers@mail2army.com…when i didnt his friend would try to push me to do it…how i met the guy was thru an adult chat site…his co called lil cuzin (kate howard)…found me and hooked us up on yahoo…then i met his friend…they all 3 tryed working me ..but i’d not send money point blank to nigeria…western Union Only…to sum guy he told me was his friend months ago…a Benjamin Egwim…whom i looked up online…is a young black teen on twitter whom lives in nigeria…likes to brag too…same info…widower getting ready to retire dead wife two boys named kenny an dave….old momma getting bad off…looking for his luv…funny i wrote the ts2 addy he gave me…i got a reply…from a kenny an dave…lol…thought that was his kids names ..yeah yeah…brent cole… allso has a facebook…full of pics of girls..anyone hear of theses birds befor?
theresa
that e mail is the same I got for a phone he wanted, mine is kraftrichard35@yahoo.com please let us exchange pics of these guys it may be the same person, Thank you and this e mail and guy is a scam dont fall for it!
cristy
i am being scammed by this name general alex parker miller.. bearing of his email id alexparker_44@yahoo.com
Alexa
Somebody need pics and info about guy- Aaron Quesada (aaronquesada@live.com)??
Below his letter of leave –it might help somebody.. I did not communicate with him long.. still you could see this is total scam.. Can you imagine to write letter like this, called myself fiancé and I never saw the guy and communicated with him about 3 weeks..
Baby here is the leave letter i wrote below..i tried to make good of it and hope that our letter captures their attention…so i can be considered to return back home to see you and my family.
Hello Sir/Ma
It is with humility and great respect that I pen this letter to your department. While I’m sure that you receive letters of request that come across your desk, it is my prayer that you would afford me a few moments of your time.
My soon to be husband, Aaron Quesada, is currently deployed in active duty to Paktika Providence, Afghanistan. His rank is as Captain in the US Army and one of the commanders of Regimental Combat Team 6 in Afghanistan.
Your office would know him as a soldier, an officer, which is highly committed and loyal to the service of his country, our God and his precious Army. It is my opinion The United States Military would be hard pressed to find a more humble servant. His son, his precious mother and I are very proud of his work and his accomplishments.
Today I write to you with what may seem to you an odd request, yet I am in desperate need of assistance. My plea would be for my soon to be husband to be granted leave. We have a few unique circumstances that I would like to bring to your attention that might qualify my request. I might state that we are new to long distance relationship, but that in itself is not the reason for my letter. I am quite sure there are many new couples in your ranks. However, there are some very important issues and current happenings in our life that I find can only be handled by my husband. Please read our story before your decision is made.
Aaron and I fell in love and will be married soon. My Aaron has a son Caleb Job (CJ). While I love CJ with all of my heart our relationship was new and Aaron’s deployment to Afghanistan did not allow sufficient time for me to establish the relationship needed to feel confident enough to bring CJ away from his security…his “Granny”(Aaron’s mother) It was decided that CJ be left in the care of Aaron’s mother.
Unfortunately, our situation will change, because CJ’s lovely grandmother is unfortunately more and more ill. She is a wonderful older lady, but she can´t take care for CJ alone. We urgently need to find a way how we use the situation for our family for good. Our CJ needs a family that can care for him with stable conditions. He is still very young and he needs our protection as more as others. I need my man for all formalities to be able to run, that we can create the basis of our family. Especially since we are still living in separate countries now.
You see, I am not CJ´s biological mother. His mother passed away . But i will be for him a well-caring, compassionate and loving mother. He is a very smart, polite boy and he needs a caring environment and a beloved home. This is my reason, why i need my Aaron back home, that we can regulate this.
I plea for Aaron’s release. I hope to hear from you soonest.
Sincerely & Respectfully,
Below the letter,You will write your full names,address and phone numbers below.
Okay baby i have to go now…I love you….don’t forget me Honey.Kisses and Hugs.
Love always,
Aaron
Alexa
This e-mail address ( see below) been used by scammer – Aaron Quesada ( aaronquesada@live.com) for me to request his leave..
Baby I would like you to keep mum and observe what we in the military refer to as the code of silence about you requesting for my leave request.It is classied information…you are not supposed tell anyone about it.Its a backdoor method for me to get my leve back home quickly.The charges that might be requested are for the prompt processing of my leave back home.My boss says my leave could be granted within a few days if you can meet up with the terms and condition for the approval.
Here is the email transitdepartment@unitedstates-military.us
Angel i really do pray and hope that the army will acknowledge you requesting for my leave.I do not have an idea of the fees that will be charged for the processing of my leave
illian Young
hi, also I am in the same situation as you to me $200s is a lot of money,at this time of month when bills have to be met…..though I would skrimp by to listen to my love…..also I replied to the email that need details for the phone connection ans have had no responce
A B
I have been scammed by someone claiming to be Captain Michael Massingale deployed in Afghanistan. He claimed his daughter was at a military facility in CA. Long story short……I was his soulmate….and a lady with a good heart etc……..I ended up sending him over £6000 to help him get home ! He asked for a further £12000 to facilitate a special procedure to get him early retirement…….fortunately I didn’t send anymore money.
His email is massinmic@yahoo.com
Alexa
Girls please pay very close attention to grammar and details they are giving to you. If you look carefully into details you can see soooooooo much discrepancies..This is a reason why those guys are trying to blind you with big love words so you will not pay attention about the rest. If you have noticed they will not talk much about details of past life or future life with you. ( or if they do —tons of discrepancies –names, dates..etc..)..They just saying you mean the whole world for them and level of their admiration is totally totally OFF chart..
And again leave in US military is free.. They have phones all the time and their account are always accessible..Be healthy skeptical and check as much info as you can..
Susan
I have met someone on match.com who is a captain in the US army, flies military helicopters and is presently in Basra. He is retiring soon and we have developed an intense relationship online. I have confronted him about these soldier scams and he says he is not part of it. Does anyone know of a Captain Travis McFly who is from Pekin Illinois or have you met someone who sounds like the same man. I have pictures of him as well and can make availbe if need be. Because of my deep feelings for this man, I am hoping that he is telling me the truth and that my heart will not be broken. He is set to retire mid June. His deployment ends on May 30th in Mosul Iraq and then he heads bake to US. He wants to relocate to Canada to be with me. Any thoughts out there on this one would be helpful. Thanks
Foon
Susan,
You could ask for his service number and his home address for identity verification. Also like they say above, ask him to send you an email from his military email address. If you have a friend in the States, then ask him/her to verify the identity for you. make sure you know which branch of the service he is in eg. Army, Navy or Marines. That’s what I did and the guy refused to provide the details saying that it’s against security. BS.
Kathy
Hi Susan, Please be SO careful. I have just ended an intensely long relationship online w/a supposed soldier telling the same story. He is retiring in June and wants to move to MA to be w/me. He went so far as to say he was sending a package to me and when that supposed day came the person who was to deliver this package was stuck in Africa and needed over $6000 to bring the package because it was in customs. My story and yours seems similar so please be careful..I didn’t lose $ but I did have a tough road to get over the feelings I had and still do for the photos I hold. All my best to you.
Angel
Kathy, would you be willing to send me the pictures? I had the same story from my man. nic_anel26@hotmail.com
Magda
Hi there, Thanks to this site so we can communicate with the world. My story is identical to yours, the delivery man got stuck in Ghana airport as customs asking a lot of money.I would like to help a certain Ivan Nobile.In the US army, Baghdad Iraq. People in Ghana are using his photos and personal details in a scam by defrauding women with money. I have a bank account number, cell number in Ghana and 2 email address of this certain delivery man.”Daren Smith”. I have two name that is for the bank account he gave me.”Archimides Dankyi” and the other one is “Jibril Mohammed”
I also didn’t lose $ but have a tough time to get over the guy who’s photos I have.
brenda
i had it over a year.can you send me his pictures. i have a lot but he said he was a captain
lynn anne
oh my god. this sounds like mine. the soldiers name is jake issac. met on match.com. wife died 11 years ago. did a good deed in iraq, got paid money.decided to have a friend, a diplomat, jeorge abt.bring it to the states. but got stuck in customs in acca, ghana/and then again in england more money needed to be sent for certificate from customs in ghana. i got pictures of jake and family and two months of daily conversations. 2/3 hours long. his email jake_iss@yahoo.com also oon yahoo im. i am so hurt i sent money, but while i was trying to investigate i never found right site hope this helps someone
suzanne
i also have landed on a soldier called jack wilson a diplomat in africa wanting 12000 out of me ithis one on facebook also..get back please suzanne
janice
same as my story thats today 6th november 2011 – these guys are still operating – my guy is timothy murphy and said he wanted money to get parcel of money out of gaza via africa with a person named alex daniels – who are these guys – did not give him the money by the way but he has my name, address which is scary now
Kaz
Susan…I live in Central IL & saw your post, so I had a look in the local tri-county telephone book which includes Pekin, IL…I’m sorry to report that there are no families listed @ all with the sirname (last name)of McFly.
Yolandi
Susan I would like to hear what happened to you.
TRACEY
scammer thats wot thy all say
juliet
Hi Susan,
I hope you did not give him money, That story of yours is really similar as mine, Going to retire next year and Deployed in AFGHANISTAN, no access of money overthere, I have to sent money for his son doing research in Ghana. First time I will sent him money in Wetern Union the lady told me if you met this person on line this is scam. So I listen to her and did not sent the money. And I told Gen. Frank Moops that he
is a Scam. But he denied everything that his not all those e-mail that his was crying and begging me to sent the money bec. his son
really needs it. Many texting and lots of
e-mails. Then I believe him and send the money and going on and on. Not until a friend of a friend came from Ontario send me
this site to read, bec. your story is just similar to the victim. Right after I read the victims story I knew that I was scammed.
I was thingking
to send that big amount of money to invest for that Gold of Bars, He found in Iraq 3 yrs. ago. I even e-mailed the Coaster Finance and Security Co. which the safe box keep there. I was so stupid not to check it first. Its too late already that Co. doesnt exist at all are Fake. I LOST ALL MY MONEY… I e-mailed him that he is a SCAMMER but he told me his not, he will pay all my money. But I wrote in his Send Gift in WOOMEE Yahoo profile lots of things so that all the Lady’s will be aware. I thought I found my dream guy bec. really he makes you believe. When I googled him He lives in Ghana Frank Moops not in Afghanistan
they are in big Group involved, bec. theres somebody will accept the money, and somebody will phone you if you will not response his e-mail. That the General is so worried why I did reply his text and e-mail. At first they will tell you after a week he will go to Afghanistan to finish the papers overthere
bec. he will retired next year. You really gonna love the Scammer’s love notes they are good on it. They will brainwashed you not to tell your friends, bec. he wants them to surprised. What a fool I am to beleive him,when I have doubts on him. He send me pictures that his in Agghanistan with all these photo very high ranking official. I wonder were they got all those really make you believe. I hope all the Lady’s SAEEKING FOR lOVE WILL BE VERY CAREFUL! GOOGLED THEM
FIRST AND BE SMART DONT TRUST RIGHT AWAY
Rachel
Hi, I chatted to this guy a couple of times about a year ago. Did he end up being genuine? How did it work out for you? Rachel.
lois
I would like to see the photos please.
Helen
Hello
I believe I am involved with a scammer who purports to be in the military at this present time (6/5/2010). He claims to be a Colonel Edward James McNamara over in Afghanistan at the moment. I think he is using me to get leave. He sent photos and he is in a PFC (private first class) uniform!! He used me as his Fiance to get a liberty pass and leave and I was sent forms from a Col. Susan Croakley to fill in, they all looked official? don’t know? Well I did then I was asked for money to process the leave, which unfortunately I have paid and I have paid for his flight, but then being suspicious I checked out things and am not sure what to do now. I confronted him and he gave me his parents names etc and he says he is going to get funds to pay for the flight fees and try to work something out. Well I am waiting to see all this!!! If nothing happens then deep down I know it’s a scam, but if he comes up with them and actually flies out of there then we will see – I do not think so!!! haha well it will all have been an experience for me but I just wanted to warn everyone about him and this story is different as funds I sent went to someone named Brenda M Burgess, supposedly a military agent and she actually called me on the phone to check out I was indeed his fiance. Now either he’s using me to get out of there or what? I don’t know? Has anyone heard of any of these names? I have photos of him but don’t know how to post them on this site yet… please let me know if anyone has heard of this before, thank you for all posting things so that women can check up, thank you so much.
Tracy
Hi Helen reading what you have written i believe we could both have the same man scamming us plz eamil me at tracybishop_2@hotmail.co.uk and i will forward to you the photos i have
Regards Tracy
Kimberly
Helen..I have a man named McNamara.OMG..was he bald ??? Anyone have this guy ? And do they have to use a Military email address ?
Kathryn Jones
David James McNamara has been contacting me from e-mail davidmc2050@yahoo.com. I knew it was too good to be true.
Kim
helen, try to post the document he sent u and his pics on this website or email it to me at kim.gaglio@yahoo.com we re gonna do some investigations on it.
kathy
Hi Kim i have a few for you i have a sgt john paul-a sgt john tony-a sgt dennis morisson-sgt jason cardros–a sgt jim landman-a major general john anderson- -a peter who is in the military but don’t remember his rank-a major craig preston-a sgt mike thompson-a sgt james clark-sgt william gernet- sgt dave henderson–general yuri mikhaliv–now i got john anderson dog tags number and his password to most likely one of many e mails and i have john pauls password to his e mail and this major craig preston he seems alright but not sure cause we were talking about phoning him and he told me that if there was cost then to let him know and he will pay for it but the thing is he never once contacted me again after our first talk now this dave henderson tried to get me to accept a package that he said he could not send to his son told me his son was to young to send this package to he stop contacting me for months and today he had contacted me again wanting help even though i had refused him the first time and again this time–i just could not believe he would contact me again —if there is away to find out about who’s pictures they are using i would like to know these brave men should be notified that their pictures are being used to scam their women folk here in the united states –i hope to hear from you soon in letting me know if any of these names are also on the list of military people who are scammers thank you for your time —-kathy
Gwen H
I have a “Sgt.” in the Army asking for me to say I am his finance to get leave. I refused then he asked for me to get him a sat. phone at the following web-site. http://www.militaryvoices.net. Does this sound familiar to anyone? I have pictures also.
ann
please e-mail me cos we’ve as the same story so we’re gonna do someting about it?
vicky
hello i am on the same situation the person i met he suppos to be a sargeant at the us army, hes a father of 2 girls, i too have pics, pls get back to me. thank you
Michelle
Hi Gwen,
I might be talking to the same “Sgt” now. Different company for the phone service though…can you email me and tell me what his name is? I am in Canada, I am not sure where you are located. I found this web site today and I feel sick to my stomach now….and heart broken. Thanks, Michelle
mickey
hey email i need to talk to u i been talking to a sgt robert evert that wants me to pay 500 to army leave section
Jean Calder
I am chatting with someone now and it sounds like the same story.Can you send me the photo’s so I can check
Sandra
Gwen, you did’t give much info, but I’m being asked by a sgt for money and a letter to request a leave for him too. What’s your guys name?
BONNIE CHAPMAN
4 DAYS AGO I GOT AHIT FROM A GUY THAT TRIED TO BUILD ME UP,KEPT TELLING HIM I WAS A PATIENT PERSON,PATIENT BECAUSE I WAS WAITING ON THE MONEY CATCH.HE DIDN’T NO THIS BUT HE ASK ME TO BE HIS PROPOSED SPOUSE AND HAD ME SEND HIS GENERAL THE TRANSIT REQUEST,RESPONSE BACK I WOULD FIRST HAVE TO SEND HIM A THOUSAND DOLLARS.I SENT HIM A MESSAGE BACK THAT I WOULD NOT SEND ONE CENT TO BRING SSG COLE MAXWELL TO THE STATES.COLE THEN SENT ME A MESSAGE THAT HE WOULD PAY FROM HIS OFF SHORE ACCOUNTBUT THAT I HAD TO HAVE A BANK ACCOUNT OR CREDIT CARD I TOLD HIM NO AND THAT I KNEW HE WAS A SCAMMER.THEN I TAGGED A PIC OF HIM AND POSTED HE WAS A SCAM ARTIST,THEN I DELETED ALL TIES TO HIM.WOKE UP THIS MORNING TO A VERY NASTY MESSAGE SAYING HE WAS GOING TO SUE ME AND CALLED ME A COUPLE CHOICE WORDS.ONE OF THOSE WORDS WAS BITCH AND I ASSURED I AM ONE.
jada
anyone heard of a jordan bratt?
Elaine
Can I just ask Vicky. The person you were talking to with the two girls. Do you have any photos of him that you could email to me at cairns.elaine831@yahoo.com I think I could be talking to the same person. I would really appreciate it please.
debbie
Well ladies, my scam artist was Bryan Jordan, supposedly retiring from Camp Phoenix, in Kabul. He was trying to get a suitcase of $$ out of Kabul via a private courier service that wanted me to pay $5000 up front and $15,000 more when the package was delivered to me. Never been so happy in my life to be broke…but he broke my heart as he had all the right things to say…
Ann
Has any body heard of Sgt Lewis Robb.
Dollie
Hi There I just be asked to do the same thing for Sgt Edward John Dwyer and don’t do it …. it is a scam forward me your e- mail address and i will forward you a picture of him.
Regards
Dollie
Tina
I have been talking to a guy which I have been leary of all the nice things he say, he claim that he wanted to take a leave to see me but I had to email overseasource@usa.com, this just did not sound right to me, I got the leave paper today and the name Susan croakley is suppose to be the authorizing officer, the whole thing does not sound right and the 2 forms don’t look offical plus the email was not written professionally. One of the forms that has policy states on #9 that family or spouse would have to pay for all expenses. Is this what you got also?
tricia
I was just wondering if anybody had been in contact with a Staff Sergeant Bobby George?
Mary
I have been talking to a James Edwards for 1 Month. Asking for money to send a package home full of money. Need to send airticket to some diplomat. He said send the money to an Account in Accra Ganha. Do you have a picture?
melinda
hello,did you know ho is General DENNIS MILLER
Mary
Dont send any money, Belive me it will be going to Ghana, I will get back to you with more information on this. Please do not send money or anything electronic.
Tracy
I met a man on the kissingate website in feb 10 he toldme he is a soldier serving in Afgainstan he has been in the army over 20years he is called SGT CHARLES LECAIN he is 46 have lots of photos now he is aking me for money i have already lost £1,000 for his TRANSIT GRANT so he can visit me 5 wks later hes still not here now hes asking for £5.000 for his BENEFIT FUND i really fell for this man he send me flowers choc teddies and balloons i really thought he was real he says he has 1 son TOM whos 11 they live in GA but also have a house on OZ i have also spoken to his m8s SGT SIMON ROBERTS and LT HANK COLINS does anybody know of these men …..He has treated me like a queen mention a wedding at xmas when hes on leave in my heart i hoped he was real but guess hes a scammer aswell anybody can tell me more plz contact me
Ecaterina
OMG Tracy, your story is exactly like mine.This Lt told me the same story, sent me flowers every day since we met. Love letters, flowers, notes…you name it.
Really captured my heart (I never thought I am this gullible). So he asked me to request leave for him, which I did. It has been approved, but now they are asking me to pay a substancial amount of money for his leave. I said no to him, but I am still doubting whether he is real or not. He refuses to call me, he refuses to transfer his money for the leave into my account so I can pay for it…what a shame that these men are out there playing with inocent hearts and bringing bad name to genuine soldiers looking for love…I am very disappointed…You want to discuss, please e-mail me at ecaterinap@y7mail.com
Tracy
Hi im having a job to email you please try and contact me tracybishop_2@hotmail.co.uk
Tracy
Dear Tracy
We share the same name and i believe im being scammed also. The name LT HANK COLINS is a man i spoke to to verify his story for transit leave …and is curently going under the name of steven MCCABE and i, have had love, flowers and poetry spoken every day. I want to do anything i can to stop this. i would like to talk to you so please reply.
Tracy
Well Tracy u have now made contact with me and dont we share the same story and now we haev our FACEBOOK GROUP …..US ARMY DATING SCAM anybody please feel free to join and NAME SHAME and add PICTS of these scammers UNITED WE STAND GIRLS
susan
where can we post photos for this people who pretend to be in love with Us can you tell me where can i post his pictures Thanks
silvesdy@hotmail.com
julie
is the page you’ve done on facebook is still exist???? i’m looking for someone who can be a scammer
TRACEY
sound like the same scammer as mine and a outher women hank collins jeffrey miller
marianne
his name ws brian millar andhe was talking to me about money and he was gpoing to marry me i seareched ed his file and found out he was talking to six women i got all thier names and we put a stop to him
Evelyn
Hi! My name is Evelyn & the same
jerk has taken me for $1200!!! But
I will nip that turkey in the bud for
sure! Gals, I promise! I am now working
with the State Police investigators on
this, & I pray that that scum bag gets
what is coming to him!!
Beware of anyone posing as Sgt. Jeff Miller
mari
yes i know him follow up with Msgt Steven Alejandro –david alejandro–sgt jonathan–alex roberts — smiling robert–simon roberts–major jeffery lingo–matthew lingo they are all the same bastards—ask him about adesina abijola or akinlabi anthony–terry williams
Deborah Martin
God this sounds so familiar.. this guy is saying he is a Capt. in army…needing a family leave…son in UK with ex parents,,she died in accident this yr. Damn…they talk a good game, we are not gullible…..this guys name is Captain Brian Wood. I am in Spfld. IL. He didnt ask for money the commander did.. sent a request from and all..isnt that against the law…creating false military documents. swears he is not a scam….how do you find out if they are real….militarys not giving out names….Deb @ debi7955m@yahoo.com….
Elaine
I have several encounters with men requesting my financial help on the be2 dating website.The first one told me he was Cassie Wiiliams working for the united Nations and was in Pakistan at the time. He asked me to send money to help his son, which I did not. The same website turned up a Bradford Vancole from Birmingham Uk. He was working on a contract in Mexico when he said his daughter became ill and he had no extra cash for medicines etc. He asked me for £750 again I did not send it. I have recently been contacted by a Steven Berry who says he`s American serving in Afghanistan. He asked me to send a Mobile phone to an Anthony Akinlabi at 20 fanibi layout, Ondo Road, Akure Nigeria Instead of giving me an address for his base which I was expecting. I have told him I will send him nothing to that man and sent him a link to look for himself what people are saying about Akinlabi.
Jax
So glad I stumbled across Elaine’s post on this site. I too am in contact with Bradford Vancole, allegedly a Dutch national living in Birmingham UK. We have spoken several times on phone (genuine UK mobile no) and by email. He does have some bad luck with his and his daughters health it would seem as he is currently in Benin working on a contract where they have both been hospitalised due to a car accident. Am expecting the plea for money at any time now – bring it on! He also appears on the Match.com website as Donovan8
TRACEY
HE IS THE SAME GAY LT2 JEFFREY MILLER AND SGT JEFF MILLER AND HANK COLINS .
ALL THE SAME SCAMMER NONE OF THEM ARE ARMY
HE IS FROM AFRICA
AS HE COME CLEAN TO ME LAST WEEK .
AND THY ALSO HAVE A SHARES SITE FOR A SCAM ON YOU FOR IS SHARE TO BE SENT TO U .
AND THY CANT SEND IS BENEFIT FUND . TO U AS THERE NOT REAL
AND THERE ALL SCAMMERS IN AFRICA
DONT SEND NO MORE . THERE ON FBOOK AND UNIFORM DATING
Marlene
Feeling sick! Have been chatting with a Sargent Jeffery Miller from the US Army based in Kabul Afghanistan. States he is a widow and has a 14 year old son (Daniel) staying with a friend in Ghana because there is no family. I was never asked for any money, but the subject of his son’s birthday came up (it is supposedly April 1st) and he stated he wanted to send him a Play Station 3 360 and a Good News Bible but was unable to order these items on the Internet because of where he is at. I stupidly volunteered to help him if I could. He took me up on my offer and provided me an address for his friend in Ghana (P.O. Box) where I could send the items and I should also include a birthday card. I was to let him know what the total cost of the items and Express shipping came to and he would reimburse me. I should also give him the tracking number so his friend could track the item and take his son to the PO Box to pick them up when they arrived. I have not done anything yet. I told him I felt like I was being scammed and I wasn’t feeling very comfortable. He asked me why I would feel scammed, after all I had seen him on the web cam and he had sent me pictures of himself and of Daniel. He had wanted to fly me to meet him when he returns to the US in May, and oh yes, he is planning on retiring upon his return. He provided hisown birthdate as 2/2/1962. Am I being scammed or is he legit? Not buying or shipping anything until I know for sure. I have a bad feeling about this, even though I was the one to volunteer my assistance. Does this ring familiar to anyone? I do have pictures…of someone!
susan
Can we sahre photos sound like my guy 46 years old ,retiring in Nov and been for 20 years in the Army.I sent a lot of money.
silvesdy@hotmail.com
laurie capps
Susan,
I’m laurie capps of summerville sc. I have just been contacted by a anderson lingo from miami fl. in the army or just retired from it. I was wondering if you had a photo of your guy? I would like to compare.
thanks
laurie capps
entitie
you know sumone really should do sumthing about theses scammers…if i girl from ohio can track one down an find a skinny lil african teen…bragging on twitter seams like sumthing could be done?i even reported it to yahoo…and nothing happined
Gina
Im not sure how to post, but I believe I have one of these scammers in my grips now. I met him on Singlesnet, we communicate thru yahoo… states he is in Iraq, his pic on the dating site is normal, and pic on yahoo profile is in uniform… can’t enhance that pic to read the uniform. He just asked me to send an email requesting private communications at USCMPS@techie.com… He is using the name Mark. The red flags came up, since this was not a military email address. So I wrote an email as he requested, but did not put his name or anything on it, to see what response I would get. I know this is probably a scam, so I want to get his pic and his name out there for anyone else. Please contact me at gmb112974 at yahoo for the pics I have of him and his name that shows up. I am not sure how to check the location of an IP address so if you can guide me on that I will have more information. Our military keeps us safe, and how dare these people use that to scam someone especially in these hard times. I want to exploit all these so called military men. If you have been scammed or think you are trying to be scammed contact me. I am playing along with this guy… men don’t realize you can’t play games with a woman who can play them better than you. Please contact me so we can get all the pics and names on one website. Online dating can be very safe, lets get the people who are abusing it off these sites. Several people I know have met online and are married. The scammers need to be exposed. If we get together and start a website with posting their pics, and their screen names, where we met them, then other women just have to log on to that website to see if they are about to be scammed or if they need to add someone. Ladies, lets do this. PS No money required to put this website up… LOL… Just pics and where you have met them. I am so angry about this, I will start the website. This makes me so angry, read a post about a woman who paid for her wedding plus sent the guy money thousands of dollars, just to be stood up. Lets stop this!!!
Gina
Jean Rice
I too have a scammer that I am now playing with him.. he uses the name Lt.Col.Alexandra Daniel Robinson he claims to be in Baghdad Iraq and says he actually lives in the same state I do. Quite a heart breaking tale, he was very sweet, romantic, and very convincing of how he cared. I am very fortunate, I did not have the money to send to set up the telecomm but, if I had of I probably would have. He sent me 4 pictures and the one on this site the one with the glasses is not the same picture but, is the same guy. I just can not believe how good these people are. I had went to the ts2 website and found the scam alert and went completly off online with him. Then I felt so bad we were on webcam and I was tore up crying and he and I made up. Now I am not completly stupid but because the romance was so sweet I didnt want it to end,. Anyway, the next thing I know I have found this website and here it is the truth is here. I am still very sad because as you all have experienced how convincing this guy or group of people are they make you feel very special. Anyway, today he was offline and I came on saying babe I can pay the telecom tomorrow I got the money.. it wasn’t one minute before he was online talking with me. I have told him I had a friend that is sending me 10000.00 from an aunt of hers that i used to take care of. He was wondering why I had not told him about it and I told him that I didnt know about it that my friend was in Niagra or Nigeria or somewhere and she was sending me the money the following day and after paper work was all taken care of another 50000.00 would be sent to me.. He actually said.. babe watch out those Nigerians are fraudsters… I asked him what did he mean and he was all over this with innocence. I will continue this until I get enough or tell him he is busted. Anyway,it is all now about what I plan to do with the money, and I have said I would send the money to the guy in the UK or I will just buy him a sattelite phone. I also put in one sentence that a Colonel had came into my office today and he had told me that deployed soldiers draw their paychecks and get paid very well, and that they can call home at anytime. Then slipped in an I love you. We will see what happens tomorrow however. I want this guy stopped, just to think how much money is being sccammed makes me sick. But what really hurts is that hearts and lives are being toyed with and I would hate to hear of somebody hurting themselves over the heartache these jerks are causeing. Damn it just makes me so mad because they make it so easy to fall in love with…. such a shame.. whatever it takes to help catch just one of these people I am willing to do..
TRACEY
the real col alexander left the army 5 years ago
Lesley
Hi please count me in if there is any way to help in catching these people. I’m still in touch with my guy who is calling himself Colonel Brandon Hutton (should be back on tonight).
Janollie
In reply to Lesley.
Hello.
Brandon Hutton has been in contact with my friend recently, he’s had a fair bit of money off her already.
I will be back on later so I will link to some pictures of him. Perhaps they’ll be the same.
my email is forthingsandstuff@hotmail.co.uk if you would like to contact me or send any pictures you may have.
juliet
hI jEAN rICE,
Can you please check this GEN. FRANK MOOPS in WOOMEE yahoo.com just pretend that you like his profile, his still there right now
I wrote lots of comments in the send him Gift. That picture of him are all fake, his not an ARMY at all. I wonder were he got those photos. thank
TRACEY
COL ALX GOT OUT OF THE ARMY 5 YEARS AGO
Linda
count me in to catch these scammers!
Magda
Hi there, I can help with some pictures and many letter etc, I would love to help as I really find if very difficult to get over the guy who’s photos I have. You can contact me at magzhealy@vodamail.co.za
brenda
hai i dont know if i am scammed. but i have serious doubts. I have pics of him. i am not sure to help you. but i want to get in touch with you. i am belgium and try to write “good english” if you can help me i would be glad. because after a year we are still talking, chatting and texting. thanks
Linda
Hi Brenda, I am talking to a COLONEL DAVID BEN JAMES GARBER (who the Army do not recognise). One time he made a mistake and send a love letter to me addressed to Brenda. When I enquired about it, he reasoned that it is an honest mistake and that he could not stoop down to that level.
He said he is in Victory Camp, Kabul Afghanistan(which do not exist). I have been talking to him for nearly 2 years. I believe you have fotos of him. Can you attach one to my email please which is stanton.erlinda@yahoo.com. I will share with you his fotos I have on my files. Thank You. Linda
Linda
Ladies Beware!
Colonel David Ben James Garber (eng.garber @yahoo.co.uk )is now back on the prowl. He is announcing that he is so happy because he is now retired from the military. Still using the photo that belong to Michael Adam Lingo on his Yahoo IM avatar. The last time he emailed me was 12 October 2011 where he said he was going to war. This was the same day he was due to fly to UK after I paid for his leaving & retirement expenses. He has been offline for 3 months. Noticed him sign on every night and day from 31 Dec 2011. Whoever he is talking to currently is in for a rough ride. Happy New 2012!
Lisa
Is the last name he uses Donnelly?
Deborah Martin
Gina…lets do this…tell me how to help….
melody
contact me because I have been scammed for months too, lots of emails, pictures, etc.
Sally
Gina, whatever we can do I’m with you. I recently chatted with 6 men thinking there would be at least 1 I could begin a relationship with. All 6 were scammers.
Lorena
Is Mark’s last name Hollenbeck? Can you send me the pic of him I am currently talking to him as well.
TRACEY
there is 6 jeffrey millers on the scamm
same photo on fb and unifom dateing site
wot id like to now is wot THEY ARMY AND THIS
REAL SGT MILLER HAVE DONE ABOUT ALL THIS AS THERE PHOTOS ARE ALL OVER THE PLACE .
AND WHY THY DONT GET THEM OFF THE SITE . ?
TWO MENNY PEAPLE HAVE LOST MONNEY TO THE SCAM . lt2jeffrey miller jeffer miller
jeffrey miller .
debby hall .
sharon grant
janet thophson .
nita vinson
so menny scammers
linda komm
hi there
my room mate and i are being scammed but are trying to prove it
the 2 gentlemens name are Ben Mixion and ANthony Schaffer
when i talkd with him there is no way that he is amerian so lets get these bozos we are both from canada
alison
Hi there, so glad I found this website and read all these horrendous stories before I too, was scammed for money. You can check where emails are send from by following the instructions on this link.
http://aruljohn.com/info/howtofindipaddress/
If I can do it anyone can.
Just found our my soldier is not sending his emails from Iraq, but from the US?!! Anyone know a Sgt.EMMANUEL RICHARDSON? I’m still chatting to him and trying to plan how to get the “B” back. Same sob story as all the others, little boy missing his dad, mum died in childbirth, only child, no relatives, but of course he cant send anything to him, could I help etc etc. Anyone know a fitting way of getting him where it hurts!!!?
Daisy
Hi there i did read all the stories i here and would like to know if any of you heard of a Ruddock Schwartz Staff seargeant in Afghanistan in the moment or Morssen Verde also based somewhere in Afghanistan in the moment …they not started asking for money yet but talking to them sound very familiar to some of your storys …love to hear if anyone heard them names or spoke with any of them two also…thank you
NANCY BEACH
hi,i have been chatting with a guy name ruddock these stories are just like my story,please contact me
Joy
I have chatting with a Brian Woods for months. I guess from start it was too good to be true. Have feeling he is going under different names. If anyone wants the photos I have just email me ay tribalgirl1@hotmail.com
candy
i think i have a scammer i’m talking with. he fell madly inlove with me and vis a versa and now all of a sudden this man who is a pfc after 17 years needs 4000 usd to get leave. i said no way and cursed him out for playing me, now he says he only needs 2000 usd. i am so mad at my self for falling for this man.i found him on a dating site on face book. cannot believe i let this happen. how can you only be a pfc after 17 years? what can we do? i even went on military.com to use the buddy finder and the info on him i have does not pull up any info at all. i’m sure its a scam but how do we know for sure?
kitty
I have been talking to a military man overseas and there were a couple red flags. I decided I would do a little research and came across this. His name is Parker Graves online name is heffkins@yahoo.com. The story is somewhat the same he was adopted, planning on retiring upon his return, single, 42 years has no means to credit card due to issues from family matters. Very charming, sweet, and love the “perfect guy”. In a couple of our chats he mentioned “transit leave” that I would have to request on his behalf… The one thing I remembered from being a military wife …I was not the one in the military and could not make any official request but only my husband could. Well then Mr. Parker really screwed up he called me Kristy. I want to thank you so much as I did have feeling invest but not to the point I am crying over this man. All of you said you want to be at war against scams well I am your proof it is working and I am very thankful for every person who took the time to post. I took everyone’s advice and asked for his current address, military ID#, military email address and his address in the states. Well that sure pissed him off. I was gracious and responded…”I am worth it and if you love me verifying who you are would not be an issue you would have to do it anyways if we were to get married”. I have not received a response back from him and my prayers to God for wisdom in this situation brought me to your website. Thank you once again and if I was wrong on my judgment of Mr. Parker Graves then I truly apologies. If anyone has heard of Parker Graves please let me know. Thanks
Kristy
Dear Kitty,
I’m so sorry for your experience with Parker.I am most likely the “Kristy” he’s been courting along at the same time. Met him on the Christian Cafe website back at the end of July. Yes, he is charming but unfortunately lost. Thanks for your posting because I’ve been praying about the situation.
kitty
Here is Parker’s responding email as he stated I need to correct the impression I made about him. Here you go Parker your words…
Ok Madam!
Tell Me ! one good reason why I should not be really mad! and tell me why I should forgive you. I read the post you made of me on a website and it was so heartbreaking. Let me tell you this. I called you KRISTY the other day because she made more sense. She much older than you yet she wouldn’t tell me about how SUCCESSFUL she is. Like I told you before .I do not need your money and you think I am one of these dumb soldiers who would fall victime of Identity theft. You asked me for very personal details. I would never give you these online. I wanted to tell you how dissapointed and mad I was. The other day I tried to call you but the rec eption was quite bad. I need to tell you that you must correct this impression of me yopu have made on that site because I haven’t and never will have a career in scam. I pray that the lord almighty forgives your evil deed because you have just touch his annointed. It is true that I was talking to two people at the same time ..The other is Kristy and she makes more sense to me and by HIS GRACE/.. We will be married next year.. Stay off Please..
In Gods name
Allyson
I am currently a victim of Parker Graves too!!! Im thankful I have friends that can access information needed to dump him. But first i am going to email that yahoo address given to kitty and shock the hell out of him!
Allyson
Dump parker. We were supposed to be married in July! Dont send money and quit praying about the situation because if it seems too good to be true (and it did) then it probrably is.
Laura
To Kitty, Kristy Allyson, Carmelle, Stephanie, Kaitlyn, Caren, and anyone else scammed by Parker Graves.
I too am his latest victim. I am sure he has moved on to someone else. He seduced me for 4 months with 36 beautiful love letters. All kinds of red flags went up with this guy, especially when he became pissed about me asking for proof of his existance. I wanted a current picture of him sitting on the end of his bunk… He wouldn’t do it. He was pissed that he replied in another language. I would like to know this guys real name and I hope he gets caught before someone really gets hurt.
I can’t help but wonder if the real Parker Graves knows he has all these women falling for him. If this is the real Parker Graves(I doubt it) he is giving the US Navy a black eye with so much disrespect…
Ladies let’s stick together, keep each other informed. There are plenty of good men out there. Please just be careful and use common sense…
Keep your head up…
Laura…
Kristy
Dear Kitty,
I’m posting this a second time because I’m not sure it posted the first time. I’m sorry about your experience with Parker because I too have been deceived by him. I am the “Kristy” he’s been courting since the end of July.
Allyson Kocmick
My name is Allyson and I am currently chatting with this man. He also requested 4,650 dollars for his transit leave. Im just finding out about this and am heartbroken. I didnt send any money THANK GOD. I think I am going to email him and mention your name and Kristys name. Just out of curiosity, when were you speaking with him. I am suppose to marry him in July. Thanks Allyson
Carmelle
Hi, I’m Carmelle and Parker Graves started sending me emails since about a week ago, he’s already head over heels in love and already planning our wedding when he retires from US Marine, currently stationed in Afghanistan for Peace Mission or something…Has a 9yr old daughter living with a friend in GA, wife died from a car accident, both parents dead and only child. Hasn’t asked me for money yet or anything else so far but he sure knows how to speak about love though, had my head filled with crazy ideas about us together forever after. Yesterday I happened to mention in my email that my son in law is in the Air Force and was also stationed in Afghanistan earlier this year. Last night I had a hunch to check up on him online, just to be sure and I came to this site and saw your posts, well I’m glad for that…guess there won’t be a wedding after all
Anybody has pictures of this hunk? I could compare with mines. He’s going with captgravesparker01@yahoo.com for MSN chat, haven’t chatted with him yet and his email with me is gravesparker01@aol.com I only received a very short email today stating that his camp’s been attacked by Taliban’s and 3 of his men are seriously injured…as if! Well probably won’t hear from him again since I told him about my son in law…Thanks so much for all your posts about these scammers, we really can’t trust anyone anymore.
Carmelle
karml@hotmail.com
Stephanie
Well ladies as of this evening, I was Parker’s latest girlfriend/fiance. He told me he’s a Captain of 6 years in the Navy and sent photos which seemed appropriate. He charmed his way into my heart fast and fell in love with me even faster! He said he has a 6yr old son living with his ex. He claims he was born June 19th, 1958… and grew up in the UK. St Marys
He claims to be ready to retire and wants us to travel once he obtains his Ph.D in International Relations..
I can’t begin to explain how wonderful it’s been being cared about so deeply by this man. Yes his grammar doesn’t at all match the education he claims he has. So when a flag or two screamed “danger”, I asked for his military address to verify whether or not he’s been honest with me. Trust is something earned; not automatically given. Oh did he ever blow up… he went on and on about trust and how I couldn’t possibly love him if I was doubting him. His behavior was definately another bucket of red flags!
We made up. I needed more time to figure out why things weren’t adding up. I admit I wanted them to. I had deep and wonderful feeling developing for Parker. Seriously I was thinking about accepting his consistent references to marriage and agreeing!!
My head kept telling me to wake up and pay attention to the fact that he may not be the real thing. His photos were gorgeous and they made it tough to doubt him.
But my heart won out. It told me to “follow my heart”. That’s exactly what Parker asked me to do..Follow my heart.
Love truly is blind isn’t it.
Tonight out of nowhere, I typed in his gravesparker01@aol.com email address with Google, and up popped this site and all of you who have encountered Parker. My God I’m devastated and humiliated. I’m about to cry knowing all these wonderful emotions were built on a lie. He’s been a fake.
And my heart is broken. I appreciate all of you sharing your stories in order to help others. I’m glad I found out before I fell any deeper in love with Parker Graves.
Stephanie
Hi my name is Stephanie. I met Capt. Parker Graves from a singles connection website about 2 weeks ago. He said he’s a Captain of 6 years in the Navy and send photos of himself in uniform. A very handsome man for sure. He claims he has a 6 yr old son named James who lives with his ex-wife in GA. Parker has sent some of the most romantic emails I’ve ever seen. He plans on retiring very soon and wants to pursue his Ph.D in International Relations (or some BS title)…
I noticed that his english was very poor and did not match his rather impressive education thus far. Flags began to pop up so I asked Parker for his address so I could send him something for his “Birthday” this past June 19th!!! Wow he blew up. He went on a Yahoo Chat rant about love and trust. He got so angry, he said he wanted to close chat and went offline. I was shocked at his behavior. For a man who claimed so quickly that he was crazy in love with me, and wanted to marry me, he sure turned his back and ran over a simple request to in fact verify his real existence. I explained that many people online aren’t truthfull and that I wanted to be sure I was developing feelings for a man who was being honest with me.
He has since began chatting with and sending emails to me. I am so hurt to see all these posts about Parker. I can’t begin to tell you how deeply my feelings were becoming and how great it felt to feel alive inside again. Parker claimed his ex wife cheated on him so he divorced her. I was cheated on and find myself being much more sceptical than ever was. But Parker waltzed right into my heart easily and said all the right things. He has not yet asked me for money or anything strangly enough. But after reading all these posts, I’m expecting him to do that. I’m so sad and embarassed right now.. How could I be so ignorant. Am I so desperate that I’d ignore my original gut hunch when the flags went up, and continue being played for a fool by Parker?
I can’t believe this… I have a painful lump in my throat at the loss I feel right now. What am I going to say to him when he contacts me again.. how do I turn off all the emotions…….
My head tells me to delete him and walk away.
My heart says something very different.
Thank you for sharing your stories. The support and concern I’ve read from everyone is heart warming to say the least. We women do look out for one another.
I have a website I started to build and was going to post Parkers photos there but it’s still under construction. My email on the page works.. born2care.com
Feel free to contact me: inxsmph@yahoo.com
My Yahoo ID is inxsmph91752
Take good care and keep up the great work!
Stephanie
jane
hi their it,s still going on but is now gravespederson and he,s moved to texas fort worth he wanted money for transit money from me no way also a richardjames today,s scam sending his property home to cardiff as he,s retiring also had somone who is supposed to be unworker in selangor malaysia all on connecting singles sight what scams jaredbuckley
Stephanie
Yes Kitty. I’ve heard of Parker Graves. I guess I’m his latest victem. I’m extremely upset to learn all the love I thought was between us, was based on a lie.
kaitlyn
I am yet another woman that has experienced the loving emails, hours of chat time, and promises of spending our lives together as “two peas in the pod”, by our mutual friend Parker. His personal story was quite different than that told to Stephanie, and others, although he maintained that he was a captain in the Navy and had been serving for the last 20 years. Supposedly currently serving in Afghanistan, there came a time in our 7 month relationship where I wanted to send him
some comfort items, surprises and necessities
that all soldiers like to receive. When I asked for his APO he said he’d rather go through http://www.shipitapo.com where he had an account and they would secure the arrival of any packages to their destination. Although this shipping business is legitimate-not giving his APO is a red flag-APO’s are used all the time. I took his account info and went to mail the packages to learn that the zip code was wrong for the stateside address of ship it apo. That alerted me to contact ship it apo to ask about the correct address and the account number Parker gave me. Are you all sitting down? The man at ship it apo said the account number I gave him was fake, there was no record of Captain Parker Graves, and the email of Parker’s I had forwarded to them stating his account information had a Nigerian IP address. At that point they warned me I would be a victim of fraud, and that they were reporting it to the FBI. I hesitatingly gave Parker the benefit of the doubt as he said his personal email account had been hacked into-also I had no way of verifying the IP address…but why would a bonafide business make such an accusation? Within the next few months there were also occasions where he would be preparing to come and see me “on leave”, and for different reasons needed some financial assistance. He didn’t receive anything from me. What also spoke loud and clear was his controlling, manipulative, passive-aggressive behavior when questioned. This is the classic personality type of a scammer and I’m sorry I didn’t act on my suspicions sooner, but thankfully I didn’t lose anything. And I gained some wisdom, however painfully. I pray the same for you ladies. And to Parker, if you should read this, I pray that you will make your peace with God while there’s still time. He stands at the door of your heart but the knob is on the inside. He wants you to be able to live the life that Jesus died for you to live. The choice is yours.
Caren Mann
Well I guess I am the latest victim of Parker Graves. We have been corresponding since the beginning of August and I fell hook line and sinker for him.
I have never had someone say such nice things to me.
Suppostly he is coming to visit me in Canada this weekend but needed money for his flight.
Told me he had been married for seventeen years and his wife died in a car accident three years ago. His son is living in Asia with his grandparents.
So he is stil on the hunt so what out.
Caren
Aileen
I just had a encounter with a Sgt Micheal Messengale..from Barnsley UK..said he was orignally from Spain but now lives in the UK..he contacted me from Afghanistan from facebook just sending me mail..then chatting on msn..didnt take him long to start asking me to send mail to a defence place at gmail address for a pay plan for a phone line so we could talk on the phone at my cost of course…he kept telling me that I could afford it which I couldnt..traced his emails straight to Nigeria…I then told him he was busted and needless to say hes ignored me…his grammar wasnt too bad but Thank God for email trackers..this guy promised me the world in less than a week!..be vigilant and stay safe
Maureen
Thank god for sites like this SGT Micheal curtis Messengale from Barnsley is currently trying to scam me. I have reported him and hope they will put a stop to his games before he manages to get some unsuspecting woman to send her life savings. He is quite the charmer. He wanted me to be his wife and train horses with him when he returned from duty in Afghanistan…….ye righto He obviously doesn’t realise I have a brain
Good luck to you
Monika Nordström
I’ve got a mail in facebook from a Colonel Mark Wilkins, placed in Darfur, Sudan. Oh what beatiful things he wrote me. He needed me and wanted to visit me in Sweden. He asked me to apply for his leave of absence and to pay his fee. His mail is peritweezer@yahoo.com. He really got to me, beeing in the midle of divorce and in need of attention. I was easaly fooled.
judith oxlade
i was nearly scammed ..but it smelt fishy from the start.he named himself josh upson cole.he was postd in iraq,then supposedly moved to africa.he said he loved me after only a few wks.which was a big shock .and was askn questions of my family .and that they would be his family soon too.he asked me if i would marry a soldier.he finds a weak spot ,then trys his look.this person needs to be caught.he askd me to contact the transit department of the arny and ask for him to have leave.it was sussesful.but then i was told by army supposedly .to buy a flight stamp thruogh the western union .money transfer.business.so i told him i couldn,t help at all.plus i had a women add me on facebk askn why i added josh upson cole.i told her i never ,and also told her of hid scam,she added that she was going out with this man also,so he nust have been tryn to scam this person as well.after this i got a threat from him on yahoo messenger .telln me he was going to come and shoot me with rifle for telling the other women .this needs to be sorted .
CJ
I’ve got another post up here: http://militarygear.com/asp/2011/03/28/still-scamming/
Armi Schroderus
Hi Monika,
I have got a mail in Facebook from a Colonel Mark Wilkins, placed in Darfur, Sudan. He says he is divorced and has a 8 year old son and wants marry me (???!!!!). The email address is the same you got. He says if I am not sending the money for his leave of absence he will cut the contact, thank god if he do it!
Take care, Armi
schuller gyongyver
hello!i was contacted too from this colonel named Mark Wilkins he has the same mail.he wrote to me that he loves me and i am the only women in his life.He asked from me money but i have told him i don’t have. He is writing me , we are in contact,but i don’t believe him.I considering that like a joke because i don’t think that someone -i mean a really man-is in love to ask money from a women to meet her,specially when is a colonel.I am really sorry for all the women who was fooled and i think that all this cheaters must bee captured.
JoAnne
Wow, he has been a busy boy, because he had been chatting with me as well. He doesn’t reply too much to my emails anymore, because I keep asking him about his real job of scamming people. He never did ask me for money, but I am sure he would have eventually.
christina francis
this scam is still going on on uk date sights I was tageted by sgt simon roberts who uses the name bob onthe date sight, lucky I got sus and goggled him .
rosie
Hi Christina, read your comment, I too am in contact with a guy of this name , has he sent you photos ?
Sally
I started chatting with Edward Cliff who said he was in the army in Afghanistan. This was his last tour and he would be home in 3 weeks. After quite a few chats he said he found a diamond while on patrol. He had been hiding it but was now going to the desert and wanted to send it to me. This would secure our future. I was nervous about what he might send to me. I told him I work and am not at home to accept a package. I suggested his relative who was caring for his son. He said he could do that but then told me about a safe deposit box which would cost $300 a week for 3 weeks until he returned. Of course he wanted me to pay for the safe deposit box. I said “I have no funds to pay for anything” and ended the chatting with Edward Cliff.
janice
have been chatted up by a bloke saying he is a major in us army – name timothy murphy,said all nice things promising to love me for ever promising to make all my dreams come true- said he had a son – on his profile he did not have a son – until he asked me for money – said he had a payment for an injury he received and needed help to get it out of country – gave names of people who i should contact – one the army consultant at the usa army veterans office, another called bright asare – as if – like a mickey taking name dont you think? and then another called alex daniel- who are these people – i wasasked by murphy to send them cash via western union – when i ref;used he went very hard on me – the trouble is he has my name, address and phone number – i have not given him money but can he use the information he has to any detriment – should i report this even though i have given no money over – ladies beware
Karen Jenkins
So called General three star in Army .. Heli Miller Christos.. on facebook tried to scam me didnt work professing love and marriage and all of the above. Claiming he had top secret stuff to send me of jewels and money.. I know better as I have friends in the military and his english grammar was broken and awful. He claimed he had to have my address, email. and my full name and he found me on facebook. He professed love within the first two days and marriage too. What a jerk. I asked several times if he had a us citizenship and he claimed he did .. It was so boguss. Claims to have home in Garden City, New York. and put boguss pics of his family up on facebook.. and his vehicles.. lotsa lies.. just total crap. Glad I didnt fall for it.. Karen Jenkins .. OREGON, USA
entitie
its really not fair…that us girlies cant look up theses guys to see if they really are in the service…the one i’m talking to swears up an down he is..this Ts2 thing… your saying there’s no such thing for any members of the service right?
Nissemej
Hi..i have encounter the name of General Gabriel Miller of US Army Peacekeeping Force Mission in Kabul Afghanistan…i communicate with him almost everyday. He said he is widow with 2 sons…one is in UK schooling and the other is in Ghana..schooling. This boy in ghana is adopted child. We’re almost 2 months now communicating. He said his son in Ghana has a problem in kidney and need medication. Because he is hand is tied in this mission he can’t help his son for his hospitalization and medication. Please i want to know is the above name mention is really a General? He has a picture with me in uniform with Miller tag and a Black uniform. He just came across to my Skype.
Please i need a reply ASAP. He is from Washington D.C
Hilary
I must have read this article too much because the bad grammar rubbed off on me in my last comment! LOL!
Ellie
I can’t believe there are women this gullible. Even an old Alabama hillbilly knows this is a scam. ROTFLMHO
Jean Rice
maybe it is funny to you but it isnt funny at all. people are being hurt.
Dorothy
Ellie u know I couldn’t believe this kind of shit existed either but it’s not a laughing matter, I know guys who’ve been fooled as well as women. So go be a $%#@& somewhere else, people don’t need to be knocked off the hill any harder.
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geoff
what a mess ,ladies be carefull every one is becomimg desperate for money no matter what
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Samantha
I am glad I read this as it completely mirrors the scam I was sucked into by someone posing on a dating website as a British Sergeant Major in Iraq who was also widowed and needed to send money back to his new love of one week who he wanted as his wife. Unfortunately for him his grammar was also pretty poor and he couldn’t give a straight answer about anything, he just kept on asking and then demanding money to be sent to Ghana. All this was communicated by mesenger. Yes, I was a fool to be suckered in but he said exactly what I wanted to hear at the time, and the photos of some poor unsuspecting soldier in Iraq hooked me as well.
vivi
Im from Indonesia and i met my fiancee from dating site, now he deployed in Afghanistan *he’s sergeant after 20years in army, thats why i agree with this statement: he made Major General in less than 23 years!!! This guy should be the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff if he keeps this up*. We communicating by internet *yahoo* and mobile phone message *sms*. First time we met, i asked him to use webcam and another time i called him when we chat using webcam…and it works…i know he’s not scammer… I searched his name in internet and i got him in military.com. Well… i made a role with him, dont send me anything and dont ask anything from me…Use webcam it will help you but you must stay sharp also!
Last thing, we cant communicate with our army spouse or lover as we like, especially if he/she deployed to war zone *afghanistan, Iraq, etc*
Jessica
hmmm…actually you can communicate pretty easily with them, the army has ways…I am happy for you but you should be careful and ask a friend who is IN the army to look him up in AKO just to be sure…if he’s really army you should know his .mil email address.
susan
what you mean with his mil email addres,someone said if the email stat with mil is scam my guy email is milgerorge@yahoo.com
sharon
Beware of anyone calling himself any version of joe0074. He is a phony. I was taken advantage of. Total stupidity on my part.
Look out. They are clever.
sharon
im so sorry..me too. was suckered in like an idiot
beverly
ladies, please remember that you do not pay for transit leave. I have checked out the stories with the Homeland Security, and Defense Dept. no real military man will ask you to pay for anything. there are several men scamming women on dating sites: such as, MATE1, DATEHOOKUP, CHRISTIAN DATING, AND SINGLESNET ALSO. I have been tracking these men and contacting official, hopefully one day we can get rid of them
Tracy
Hi Beverley
I have also set up a FACEBOOK GROUP called STOP THE US ARMY DATING SCAM please join and add any photos and names u may have and we can work faster to stop this happening by these scammers
Tracy
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I was suckered into this too: I met a guy on Facebook who claimed to be a Lt. in Iraq, who of course “fell in love” with me, but needed me to send $500 for the Military phone system so we could talk. I did not, so did not hear from him again. Then I met a Captain stationed in Africa, who needed me to send $1350 for a laptop for him, so we could talk…I did not, and he called me horrible names and stopped communicating. A few months ago I met another guy supposedly in Iraq, whom I unfortunately “fell for”, and this one needed me to pay for his leave of absence so he could come to me…well, I got suckered and sent money, what an idiot I was. I start to wonder, is the entire US army like that???? I hope not…
Becky
I have unfortunately been scammed before, and have sent money. What an idiot I am! But when someone in the Military “Sergeant Steve Lopez” stationed in Baghdad, Iraq suggested we talk by phone, and his “old mom can handle ordering it because she did with no trouble”, well sure, I can send $400 to Western Union. Seemed a bit strange, but the ts2 website is real, the e-mail address for the info had “usamilitary” in it, so how can it be fake?…foolish me. So yesterday I send it, and today I hardly hear from him. I am swearing off online dating. Wish the word could be spread without having to search for it like I (we?) did. Get the news out there to the public!
Renee
Becky, do you have pictures of this Sgt. Steve Lopez??? I too have spoken to someone claiming to be Sgt. Steve Lopez. I would like to know if this is the same person. Can you tell me anything else about what he told you about himself? Any helpful information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks so much!
Becky
This was all a mistake and a big misunderstanding. Please disregard my post.
Renee
Becky,
Don’t you find it a little strange that we are both talking to a Sgt.Steve Lopez in the Army stationed in Baghdad Iraq?? The one that I am speaking with also asked to communicate with a TS2 mobile military use phone. He also told me that his mom has one that they use to speak to one another. He also has asked me to request a transit leave for him so that we could meet in person!!
Renee
I would also be interested to know what your Steve Lopez looks like! And what he has told you about himself. I do believe that we are both speaking of the same person! And it is funny that now you are saying that it was a misunderstanding. What is there is misunderstand? You got him the phone and didn’t hear back from him? Did he tell you that he can’t get a signal now and the the network isn’t working, and that is why he couldn’t call you?? Sound familar???
Elizabeth
Renee, I have been talking with a guy who says he’s Sgt. Steve Lopez, as well. What kind of pictures did he send you? What did he tell you? If he’s not scamming for a phone or money…he’s at least scamming women.
Renee
Elizabeth, He has sent me pictures of himself dressed in Army uninforms. And in regular clothes. Sent a pic of him and his son, a blonde hair cute little boy, a pic of him and his mom. He has his arms tattooed!! Very nice looking guy who ever he is!
Stacey Dyer
I too, recently am speaking to a Platoon leader in Baghdad, Iraq. He is from Tampa, Fla. He will come home in three weeks time and practically already proposed! He too is a widower. His name on Singleparentmeet.com as BlinkyBlinkS6, and his real name is Steve Lopez. He claimes he has a 13 year old daughter. Very good looking, poetic, perfect. Too good to be true, already expecting phone with internet, and video so we can see each other. I am a skeptic, but wonder if this is a scam. If anyone has anything on this perfect soldier, please let me know before I do something really stupid!!
Joslen
I too have been chatting with Steve Lopez but was told he’s a Staff Sargeant in the United States Navy stationed in Iraq. Originally from Tampa Florida on the singles site “Singlesparentsmeet”, same ID name “BlinkyBlinkS6″, Sounds like same pics (tattooed arms, Navy Uniform, Dress clothes, picture with mama). Says he’s getting out in 3 months….
He told me his birthday is coming up on May 20th and the present he is most looking forward to getting from me is a new laptop with webcam so we can chat more. I told him with my budget that would be impossible. When I asked “IF” I had the money…where/how would I send it? He told me to send it to a “diplomat” who would make sure he got it. Ummmmmm I worked for the military and know you don’t send stuff to diplomats to men overseas. Playing the game for now to see how far he takes it. It’s a shame….the guy really is Great Looking!!
Barb
Hi Renee my name is Barb and I have talked to this guy Steve Lopez says he is a field shooter and a peace keeping soldier, he sent me pics of him his son Kelvin and pics of him and his mom he has tatoos we chatted on line and he asked me to request a leave for him that would cosst 1500 he was a christian and went to church his birthday was July 18 so he said we chattted for a month but I knew something was wrong Ionly talked with him a few times and he was telling me he loved me and he wanted to come see me.
Dee
Guess what the Ensign Steve Lopez of Iraq is at it again. I am so glad i am a smart woman and realized something is not what it should be. All of us Renee, Elizabeth, and Becky i got pictures of him in uniform, with a cute blonde haired little boy and his mom. Tattoed on his arms, lol, oh am i going to have some fun. He does not know i am on to him, but i am, and things are going to get good now. Revenge is going to be sweet girls, let me know your ideas. I have not sent money, having family in military i am on to him. Let me see some replies ladies!
Renee
Well Dee, I wish you luck with him he is a tough one to crack! I went as far as telling him that I worked for Home Land Security and it didn’t phase him! He kept up with his persistant request that I send in this bogus form for a leave from the transit department for the army!! LMAO!! Until the day that he tells me that one of his friends girlfriends would pay for half of the $2500 that is was supposedly going to cost ME to pay for him to take a leave! And I told him that I would be glad to send in the form and money right after I took it down to the Army Recruiters office down the street to make sure it was legal and I didn’t need to do anything else!!! ha ha ha he got all pissed off and defensive and I haven’t heard from him since!! I hope you get him good!! I have copies of everything that he sent also! so if anyone wants to persue nailing him let me know!!
Dee
Just curiouw I have been in contact with a solider in Iraq , reading some emails from others and seems this Steve Lopez may be the same guy I have been chatting with. He is divorced about 44 y/o white male with tatoo’s and a son nmaed Kelvin and mom . If u have any pics u can exchange with me I would be so grateful too. He has asked me for money too and I will give not one penny period to anyone so. Thank you will await ur reply too.
Catherine
Hey I “met” the same guy on a Christian online dating service. This Ensign Steve Lopez really gets around although he has been stationed in Baghdad for a very long time:)
Same pics again – he is very attractive with the tattoos, the blonde son whose name is Kelvin, his mother (who has since passed away), his wife died giving birth to his son and a brother who lives in Spain. When I asked if he was on facebook he said “no” but I think I found the real Steve Lopez there.
Just got to the point where he sent an email with something like “you are always on the phone” and something told me the guy is a fake.
You really have to be careful out there … and from what I can gather these scammers are focusing on the Christian sites now.
Janet
This is strange,I have been speaking with a so called sgt Steve Lopez supposedly stationed in Baghdad Iraq at Camp Victory,he was saying all the smooth talk but he said he wanted me to send an e-mail to the transit leave department to file for a leave for him so he could come see me,I asked him how much it cost and he said he wasn’t sure but when I contact them they will give me all the information I need.The part that is strange is I was just fooling around looking to see if I could find the leave department and I came across this and the same name of the person who I have been chatting too.It is a good thing I found this or I very well may have been his next victim.
Barb
Hi janet, yes I have talked with this guy steve and we talked for a month I would not sent 1500 for his leave I told him I wanted to get to no him first last time we chatted was July 30
Becky
Me again. Thought since I went ahead and sent the money the phone was real. Now that I see your current posts, it is the same guy. A very long story, too long for here. But he is scamming.
Elizabeth
Yes….he is scamming…well the fake one anyway. We need to remember that the real one is a victim of all of this, too. He is serving our country while this “scammer” tries to prey on women. Renee: Yep…that’s him! What gets me is he uses pictures with the real man’s son. Oh what I’d like to say to this person. He did take his pictures off the dating site my friend found him on. I also convinced him to have the profile taken off. I know he’ll just move it, but at least it’s one down.
Patricia
Elizabeth ,
Almost forgot, my email is patitatron@gmail.com
Thank you
Pat
angie
i too was one of those women who fell for it believe me it wasnt hard they were persistent and literally sent over 350 emails and actually called me over 70 times i believed it was real i have pictures of a man yes and his homes and i got emails form his sister and well he sent my family emails and pictures believe me the only thing i didnt notice was the poor grammer becasue i was to interested in the nice sweet things he was saying. well SGT Mark James Winkerson who ever you are kiss my fat ass.
Colleen
HA! Unbelievable. This same guy is writing to my friend right now online. He dodges questions too. And yes, some people just have poor grammar but his is not only poor…he doesn’t even speak ‘poor’ English – if you know what I mean.
He just started writing to my friend and we are both immediately suspicious. He is saying they are not feeding him in the army over there and that he has had to sell his personal belongings just to eat. He is saying his parents are dead (indicating he can’t turn to them).
I recently had a bad experience that I was lucky enough to figure out relatively quick and leave it behind. Not everyone is so lucky. If you’re guts are saying it’s too good to be true, it probably is. The sad thing is, how do we recognize when a really good one comes along that also seems too good to be true?
No wonder I’m happier single. lol
take care ladies…keep your eyes open and your gut-meter ON!! It is never wrong.
angie
yeah well this guy doesnt seem to catch a clue i havent emailed him or anything since and he still keeps calling me all hours of the night telling me he loves me and needs me bull shit ladies it isnt real and the army would never not feed people that is total crap. yes he told me his parents are not dead and his sister is in canada and ladies the guy leaving me messages well doesnt speak english very well how dumb was i anyway if a man named mark winkerson contacts you dont listen to a word he is saying. best of luck girls i too wonder will mr right ever come along and when he does a full back ground check is in order
angie
also ladies if anyone knows who i am , um cindy yurich, stacy fogler, and a couple other ladies who took my money and sent it else where i would like it back this is all under investigation adn well i hope no on egets in trouble.
Dawn
Hi Angie I am chatting to Capt Clint Ferris, I have had all the e-mails and phone calls, I have even had an e-mail from his cousin telling me how wonderful he is… He wants to come to the UK and has Requested that I pay a fee for his vacation time, and stating that i have 72 hours to pay the money . Immediate alarm bells went off. Thought I would do my own investigating and came across this web site today and I feel sick to my stomach.
Dawn
I too talking to a Sgt Lopaz…he sent me a pic of a guy sitting on a camel and also one of him looking at the camel with another guy standing beside him…he wanted money for a little boy in Ghana…I found it strange and blocked him from communicating with me again. I deleted the pictures. I hope the descripton of the pictures will help anyone who is trying to find out what they look like
Magda
Hi Tracy, I will post everything I have on face book but need to inform you that he is on face book too. Under Ivan Nobile, the guy lying on the beach with a hat on this face.
Angela
I was scammed by a person callign him self SSg Christopher L barber. He said he was stationed in Iraq and his home base was Fort Hood TX. I was fooled into receiving the mony from organizations from western union and sending it out. I contacted the FBI and filed a police report with my local law enforcement. I was so afraid of being arrested for what I had done. I am too trusting. I contacted the Real soldiers chain of command and told them about what is happening and the real SSG is now being informed his ID has been stolen. I know I am gullible.
Dorothy
Angela u did a great thing, be proud. U can bet the real guy is really glad u reported it, nicely done.
Veronika
I got contacted by Tim through Friends Reunited Dating. As has been mentioned you don’t get a straight answer. Heard nothing since I confronted him with the information on this site. Have contacted the dating site, but he still seems to be on there. Thankfully I wasn’t taken in, though it’s nice to feel wanted.
Elle
Unfortunatly, this just happened to my sister-in-law. She tried internet dating after being divorced for 5 years. And being in her mid 40s she was delighted when a handsome man wanted to chat with her. Bad turned to worse when we found out she had been sending his ‘friend’ in Ghana money to ‘get military documents out of the country’. She is so naive and trusting of people. This was her first time on a computer! And in just a few weeks she has Western Unioned her life savings (10k) away to Ghana. She thought she was doing the right thing and helping someone. I wish she had said something to us beforehand.
I am so angry that people take advantage of someone with a kind heart. That people out there are giving the internet dating a HORRID name. And that people out there are giving the US Army soilders a BAD name. I wish there was someinthg I could do to help, but its long gone now.
Beware people, as much as he says he loves you. Have you webcam chatted with him? Have YOU called HIM? Check out the phone number, is it coming from the country he says he is in? But most of all, NEVER send a stranger money. If they needed it so bad, they would ask a family member, not a stranger.
diana
Elle,
I also had same type story, the person said his name was tom pendleton and was blond about 50 and had several pics he sent including one of him pretending to bite a snake, can you tell me if this is the same? used namenick2050
sandy
I know exactly who you are talking about, but he used the name steve endleton, he most difinitely is a phony, check out the pictures of the real soldier on here.
Laura Flynn
I am so glad I found this site. Well I have sent 120$ via western union to a marine who is staioned at Camp Liberty Iraq for 3 years??!! His words took my heart, and I was really believing what he said to me. But things are just not adding up. Says he can t have acces to phones,computers,tv etc. he uses the computer in an office there. Sometime he is online everyday and other maybe just once a week. And the money I sent him was via a person who was in London and was going to give it to him personnally. He then chatted me for weeks without asking for anymore money and then asked me again. He needs basic things and to help the kids out there. But if I couldn t send him anything soon he would understand cus he doesn t want me to be stressed. But when I come up with the money, he know whats me to send it to Italy?!!He says i am the love of his life, wants to marry me and move to Quebec. He found me via Zoosk on facebook. How through, if he is in Iraq?? And out of all the women why me in Quebec. He home town is in California. I can go on and on…But do soliders actually stay in the war for 3 years straight?? He always has a way to blow off some of my questions, or comes up with really good answers. He has sent me 3 pics too. I so wish it was true but the little voice in my head is telling me he is a con. He knows I have been seperated after 14 years with a man and I have 2 teens and I work as a nurse aid. Does this story sound too good to be true?? His name is Sargent Festus Smith a marine for 10 years and is 41, the same age as me..Any advise for someone. I feel like such a jerk, and my heart really wants to believe him. If only one could read his emails…but he too, his spelling…I just don t now. And to marry me after no even meeting me, only seeing a pic, never heard my voice and we have been chatting for about 3 month now. I guess you must think I am crazy, but his words blew my mind espically after the terrible relationship I had in the past. God Bless and hope to here form someone please. A women in Quebec, Canada is very confussed here!!! Thanks alot.
susanne f
Hi there,
i cant believe this. I fell for this guy Festus. aslo. Everything i Just read on the this side… he did to me. Exept I did not send anything to him yet.
I just thought he would be my new love in my life. Im so hearbroken.
We both share the same things. I really believed him and want to believe.. Because I actuly was the one asking him the questions.
Im so sad.., confused!!!
Kathrina
Hi there!
Sorry my english is very bad, but i also know this guy! I was a fool and sent him a laptop and he also wanted some pics from me… how stupid have i been…. Ladys we are not alone, he fooled us, but we have to stay strong, even when he breakd our heart. He caled me “his queen” and “his guardian angel”… hope to hear from you soon!!!!
kathrina from austria
Marilyn Dean
The man you are talking about sound justn like the one I was also talking with. Can ou please give me the name he used so I will know if we have the same man. Thank you so much
Marlene
Its ok, The guy have fallen for is going by the name Sgt Oliver Adamson. He has not asked me for anything at all except if I can afford to to try and get the army to connect us by sat phone so as we can chat on the phone. He is on leave in about 4 weeks and wants to come and meet me but now I am hoping he is ok as his english is perfect. I sincerely feel sorry for the real soldiers who are havving there identies stolen. Marlene
CJ
Marlene, if he’s asking you to pay for a phone or if you can afford it, it’s a scam plain and simple. Soldiers have access to FREE phones and internet. Don’t be fooled by the perfect English. Soldiers make so much money in combat zones, believe me when I say they can afford their own phones and internet even if they WERE required to pay for them.
Remember my two reasons to dump these fools. If they ask for money they are either: 1) a scammer or 2) losers!
eLAINE ,,NOT MY ACCECT NAME ,,PLS
i BEEN TALKING WITH A GUY AS NAME HARLSEY JAMES OR MIKE JAMES ,,US ARMY YOO STATIONED IN sOMALIA ,,WANTED ALOT OF MONEY ,,SCAMMED THE HELL OUT OF ME ,i GOT THE PROOF ,,ALL MONEY HAD TO GO NIGERIA ,,DIFFERENT NAMES ,,AS WAS NOT ABLE TO PICK IT UP IN THE ARMY ,I PAID HIS WAY OUT OF ARMY ,,TO USA ,,IN HOTEL IN NEW YORK ,,HAH 3 WEEKS TONIGHT ,,AND STILL WANTS MONEY AS NO ACCESS TO PENSIN ,,UNTIL HE COMES TO cANADA ,,RIGHT ,,ALSO WANTS MONEY STILL SENT TO NIGERIA ,,COME AGAIN LADIES ,,AND GENTLEMEN NOT SURE WHO OR WHAT ,,BUT THESWE ARE NOT US ARMY PEOPLE ,,THEY ARE REAL GD SCAMMERS AND SUCHS OUR BANK ACCOUNTS DRY ,,PLS TELL THEM TO GET A LIFE A REAL MAN OR WOMEN WILL NOT ROB YOU ,,THEY ARE WILLING TO HELP YOU ,,SO I HOPE THIS SCAMMER ROTS IN HELL AND AS FOR ONE THING THEY JUST KEEP CHANGING THERE NAME AND LOCATION TO YOU ,,BUT CONTINUE SCAMMING ,,REMEMBER IF YHEY LOVED US ,,THEY WOULD NOT NNED OUR MONEY AND FORGET US AS SOON AS THEY GET THE MONEY ,,HAHA I DO KNOW NOW ,,TOO LATE FOR ME ,,BUT NOT TOO LATE FOR YOU ,,PLS BE CAREUL
Milly
I have also had correspondence with Captain Mike harlsey James, tried to scan the hell out of me. The latest was to get him out of iraq. Also phoned me, the man was definately not from Alabama & called himself captain Mike.
What worries me is;
1. he still has a blog on My space & possibly other sites, i met him on Mate 1.Why is he allowed to carry on advertising if it is well known that it is a scam.
2. Is there a real Mike james out there that knows nothing about what this person is doing.
3.Where do they get the photos from, the photo of mike james does not look nigerian
Just every one be very careful
elaine
hi milly ,,is there any way u can contact me,,so we can talk about this man ,,,as I am so bad confused ,,pls
Milly
Hi elaine, you didnt fall for his scam as welldid you, im so sorry. I know he is still at it. i have tried warning others. how can i contact you?
very concerned lady
Please ,,ladies ,,don’t be led on by mike james ,,or hharlsey james ,,ok ,,I truely love him and am still in denial ,,He not real ,,and will ask for $ and no end toit ,,he is not using his real name ,,nor he is not usa army ,,this is al to break our hearts ,,pls give up now ,,and beawaer ,,alot of other fake guys out there ,,if u personally don’t know then ,,pls send no money to them as if in the army ,,they got money and will be willing to share there money to be with u ,,not needing our money ,,ok I am a big time looser ,,pls don’t do this to your self ,,it is very hard to pay back ,,beleive me and you will always be alone ,,he is not coming home to u oe me ,,but how I been wishing ,,he would walk through my door ,,thanks mike ,,,for all your sweet promises ,,they will live in my heart 4 ever ,,and I will repaid my money ,,if I die doing it ,,just glad u needed my money ,,more than u thought i needed ,,I cry my self to sleep at night ,,thanks to u ,,my love
Marlene
do you have an email address for this guy mike james please
vivi
Laura…does he use webcam while chatting with you? well…i’ve talked my fiancee, that army isnt rich but they arent poor either…i met my fiancee from dating site, i were thought that might be he trying to scam me, but after several months i chat with him till i met him, he never asking me money…*seems too good to be true, but its true!* dont be confused or even get stressed because a guy, i have been falling down many times but i wiped blood on my knees and get up on my knees,till i found him. Dont you ever send anything or accept anything from stranger,because sometimes they will ask you to pay shipping costs. They will make fake shipping company website…dont trust him 100% if you havent see him face to face. Stay sharp lady!
sassy
I wish now that i haven’t done what i did. I didn’t believe him at one point. Then we become friend and more. So, right now i have no ideal what to do for sure. I am going the army and find out who this person is really. He’s a** is mine.
Dorothy
Get’im girl. I hope u burn his @$$.
Lisa Z
Laura,
WOW! I almost got suckered by this! Guy is supposed to be at Camp Liberty for 2 years in Iraq. He found me on Zoosk too!!! Said he is widowed, wife died in car accident–2 young boys in London. Said he went to school at London Metro for 4 years in Criminology (guess he learned to scam there). Well, he is telling me he is going to marry me when he gets back–lOL–crazy!
Said he has been in for 23 years and to get promoted to a Sgt Maj soon. Sent pics–but one has the name Edwards on it–and he said his name is Brewster!
Well, he writes British and grammar is fairly poor. Ok, he is on a laptop–keys are close together, but. Anyway, one boy needs money to go on an excursion to Amsterdam and Paris–at 5 and 7? Well, his niece (could it be wife) is broke and he cannot access his account. Asks me. I am so tight with money–I get suckered with love, but not money. I was silent. Then, I said I don’t think you are as sincere as I thought. I said he sounds like a scammer. That set him off–bye he says!!
It was odd–as I asked if he wanted a care package sent. Said he didn’t need anything–odd! Could be a Nigerian or who knows!
jannette
i all so have a photo of a man who is surpose to be kelvin edwards on his shirt an 2 other photo of him one with him sitting dow on a chair side ways an another one of him standing beside a truck.i would like to see if the photo of him with his name on it is the same man i have been talking to for the last 10 days.he is retiring end of june so he says an coming out here to australia,to be with me an marry me so far he has nt asked me for any money,all so has a son in miame an 1he found in the bushes an he is in ghana,so u u please let me see a photo of him so that i know for sure as i think he is a scamer.john kissi is a scamer so look out for that name he has been reported here to the feral police
Annette Infurnari
I am from Ontario, and have been in contact with a Sgt. David E. Roscoe, who is supposedly in Afghanistan, he has done the same thing, supposedly he is 44 and lost his wife int he London Bombing 2005, and child died later. He gives pics, but from a pub like atmosphere and yet they are 5 months old, and the flights onthe darts are canadian, he is supposedly from California.
I checked him out extensively and this guy is good. There is a real Sgt. David E. Roscoe, he did photos for the Pacemaker Public Affairs Office, but I cant find anything more recent then 2008. I checked out the schools he went to and they are ligit also, but he does the same undying love, wants to get married, needs me to set him up with this military telex and that he is being redeployed soon to an area where he wont have communication. He is good, he has told me of events, like the unannounced visit from the President the day before the news did, etc. His emails are never replies to mine but cut and paste poetry.
Laura Flynn
also, he said to me that he too fell in love with my words, and since he has such unlimited time, I am the only one he chats with…He doesn t care what I look like cus he says love is in the eye of the beholder. And after Iraq early next year he is going to Washington for he retirment and then coming straight to Quebec…..He also said that the Marines don t get there pay there and when he finally leaves there he will have alot of money??? These are just a few of so many, many words and emails. And when we chat, it is usually at the same time 3am Quebec time, and we chat for about2-3 hours!! And then I can go without days hereing from him, but before I sent him the money we were talking everyday, but now apprently he is really busy since the other day when he asked me for more money. He knows when I am paid, so I guess I will be hearing from him soon. ha ha ha
Laura Flynn
And has anyone ever talked of heard of SARGENT FESTUS SMITH, CAMP LIBERTY, ARMORED DIVISON VI. but all the rest of the info is confidental apperantly!! And I am not allowed to send any parcels to him out there..Really weird eh?? Say its cus of the bombs in packages, I guess I have been really stupid. In the begining he wanted 650$USD, for his basic needs.He says things are really expensive out there. I am glad I only lost 120$.. And with the 120$, he said he bought 2 pairs of boxers and some body cream that all!!But I so wish he was for real Sorry bothering you with all this..I am just so confussed!!!!!!
Susan
mine wante vitamin pills and chocolate, and I could not send packages because of bombs as well,
well its such crap i fell for it but did purchase the vitamins but did not send to the african address i was supplied with.
i was confused as well as shocked,
now I’m just mad enough to help any way I can.
joy
Sounds like mine, sent chocolate, vitamins. Do you have any pics? He stationed in Iraq. Now asking for money
mixter
Laura, yes i have heard of one Festus Smith too. The details that you are describing are EXACTLY the same as what he has told me. We have been chatting for the past month. Yes i believe this guy is certainly a con man. Glad I read what you have written – thanks so much
Laura Flynn
I am glad you read this, I really didn t want to be mean but us women..well wil have hearts too. I have found at least 4 dating sites that he is on. For months and months he has ***LOVED** me, and when I asked him about the dating sites well he told me to f*** Off!! I can t believe it. I don t know if you are still going to chat with him, but please be careful. He was even starting to chat with my son, who is going through a really bad time. He really hurt him too. I still want to believe that want he said it true but there are way too many things that don t add up. Take Care dear and if you talk to him again, tell him his fiance from Quebec say Hello!!!! ha ha. Please give me some news. Did you get the nice emails, so well written that just blew your mind???? And what about his pics. I have even saw him in a Bon Jovi video…but he usually blows the question off of he has a damn good answer. I hope you didn t send any money like I did..I was going to send him more $$ until I started to do a bit of research. How can people hurt us and our poor troops like that. God Bless dear and thanking for believe me. we need to stop these men.
Candace Sturtevant
Yeah ladies, I would give up dating sites and the like. I was so naive as to move a predatory sex offender in with me until my kids checked him out and found this info about him.
I said you have 2 hours to get out of here or my friend, who’s 300lbs and 6’2″ will be over to properly move you.
I was scammed before about credit card deal too.
Just remember, “there is no free lunch”
Peace,
candy
Laura Flynn
I am giving up dating sites totally….But how ca we stop these guys. Damn this guy possed as a Marine…He really took my heart. I want to stop him before he hurts more women out there. Good luck to you dear.
Laura
susanne f
i just cant believe all the things i m reading about Festus.
He is good Really good. He took my heart.
I guess all of us ladies are getting the same sweet emails.
Yes, he needs to be stoppt!!!
but how???
vivi
i becoming curious with this guy “festus” is there anyone who wanna give me his chat or email to me?
mixter
if someone by the name of Festus Smith, serving as a marine in Iraq for 3 years as a marine, 41 years old contact you – don’t touch him with a barge pole. He is a con and has strung many women along contacting them through dating sites. He wins you over with his sweet talking and his words of love for you, professing that you are the only one. It is a bunch of lies. The trail of women he has left behind is now beginning to be uncovered. Don’t get sucked in by him!!!
Laura Flynn
RE: FESTUS SMITH **MARINE** I have found now at least 7 websites with him on it, info is never the same from height to location. California, UK, Ghanda…Please gals be careful of him!!! He is really to good to be true, and he sends the same emails to all women, anyways I have the proof that woke me up. And I don t think he is a marine and if he is well he is just one pathick lyer!!! If anyone knows of him please leave me a message cus I really want to stop him.
susanne f
Hi,
i just started to talk to Festus.
I m heartbroken. I thought He was too good to be true.
I started really to fallin love with him.And like you said.. Everything he sais is so sweet.
He always has these nice explainations..
One thing what made me wonder by him . Marines dont really stay 3 years in Iraq.
please tell me .
hilary
Has anyone talked to 2nd Lt. Stugart Hill Snips? just curious as to whether this guy is a scammer or not. Would like to check on him before i believe anything he says. I think he is involved in some phone scamming.
sandy
yes, he is a scammer, he is on scamwarners.com. dont send him any money for anything.
sandy
google.com shows names of scammers, just google stugart hill snips and see what u get honey.
V
I forgot to mention his name…Stugart Hill Snips….don’t fall for it please……
V
Yes, I believe he is. Last time I heard from him was on 2/9/10 and now I am just realizing he is a scammer. Don’t fall for it……PLLLEEAASSSEEE…..
Laura Flynn
Hi, honey if its too good to be true than it is. Google in his name do all your research before falling for him please.Where is he stationed and for how long has he been there?? I did alot of research and if I can help you I would be more than happier.
wanda
Hi
I am trying to do some research on a Wisdom Bell who claims to be in Iraq. But he speaks with the broken English and I know he is a scammer. He has not ask me for any money but has asked me to pick up a package from some diplomat. I read on the site about that scam as well but don’t know the complete gist of it. He was telling me that he was sending 2 million to a complete stranger come on something definitely wrong with that pic. I would like to know how to reach the real Wisdom Bell to make himaware of the scam in his name. Thanks.
Polly A. Nelson
Hi Wanda, sounds like you were going to hear from the same diplomat I was to hear from about a package containing a large sum of recovered money from Northern Iraq. The person whom I had been messaging(the imposter) was Staff Sargent US Army, 26 yr vet, male nurse. I waited until I got enough info and am now filing FBI internet claim, also filing a spill report with US Army Counter Intelligence, Ft. Knox KY. I will go to the ends of the earth to find the real person in the photos. Little does he know that his career and security have probably been compromised. These pieces of crap in GHANA, are just that crap. In this case instead of don’t shoot the messenger, quite the opposite applies according to me.
Joy
Mine is trying to involve into something similar. Who was the diplomat (his name)?
teresa
where can i do my research? I think i’m gonna be scammed too,but i didn’t do AS he says…Im not talking about the guy you ladies mentioed ,im just curious where i can do some searching on my soldier,he dont know i am doing this but hey its for my own protection.
thanks pplzz
mixter
Hilary, like Laura said do all your research, google him. There is a website ‘Stud or Dud”. When I googled Festus Smith there was no such person of that description living in California. If you think it is a scam I would go with your intuition and steer clear of him. Which site did you meet him on?
sue
Re:Festus Smith – Marine in Iraq….
This guy is a real peice of work isn’t he? He’s smooth and he knows just what to say.. I agree, he NEEDS to be STOPPED!!! I’m in Calgary, He seems to like the Canadian girls.The Sight I met him on is SugarSugar.com
jennifer
you all are very wrong about festus smith.maybe someone is potraying himself as smith deceiving you all especial you laura…you must be very stupid to have talking this so personal because of your 120 canadain dollars which you called a scam. the festus that i know is my ex in california and we have been together for a long time before he was deployed to iraq so if you dont have access to the real festus smith f*** you all because the festus that i know is not yet back home even if we are no more together. and you ladies should look for a better work to do with your time than sitting on the computer looking for a younger guy to destroy his life.
Marlene
They are saying tht is the name this scammer is using.
susanne
I really want to believe all the nice things festus sais to me.
I can not say he has asked me for anything exept not to break his heart.. I want to believe him.Im just so confused reading all these things .. And I m not in Canada.. Im right here in California. I guess time willtell.I really like him
sue
He said the same to me…sound familiar “I give you this heart of mine and ask nothing more or nothing less than you don’t go breaking my heart.” Please just be careful. This guy is good at his game and he has no remorse. I for one do not want to see him hurt more women.
Diane
Has any of you been scammed by a man calling himself Sgt. Steven Gaines?
Diane
Also wondering if the men contacted you or you contacted them from the original site. I have someone I am very close to that has been contacted on myyearbook.
FESTUS SMITH
Who are you all ladies just got an email from my ex that have been talked about on this blog…yes am station here in iraq but dont know any of you expect for susanne. please if anyone is using my name and information to scam you ladies its better you track him down and find away to report him to the authorities. the blog is destroying my relationship with the only woman i have loved and will need you all to put a stop to it before i report and charge you to court no matter where you all lived. I am not a scammer and God forbid i become one. I have change my email password because of this and dont know who this hacker is that is using my real name and messages in my inbox to scam you ladies and i have also contacted my law over this issue. Thank You.
Laura
Why don’t you ask a copy if the pictures that this Festus Smith sent to all the ladies before you call authorities and if you are the real one then go along with these girls to track him down,
mixter
Sue, Festus said exactly the same to me. Does this sound familiar too …”My love and trust is all I have to give to you, sealed with honesty throughout and as time goes by, may it grow stronger to fulfill your heart’s desire.”
Or does this ring a bell – “This feeling of love that I hold within my heart for you runs deeper than any ocean or sea; I just wish you could see how much you mean to me. If only you could hold me, then maybe you would feel my love for you that burns with a flame high enough to last.” I agree with you Sue – he is good and doesn’t care who he hurts along the way. This Festus SMith, whoever he is is a fraud, fake and a liar. Don’t believe him for a second!!!
CJ
Ladies and gentlemen, I am telling you definitively that Festus is a fraud and a fake. He does not exist, at least not as a deployed Soldier.
Festus, if you are indeed a soldier, please prove ime wrong by sending me an AKO email. I anxiously you lack of response.
Please don’t fall for the Festus scam! You will lose money and have your heart broken. Here’s a tip for everyone: if someone is claiming to be a deployed service member, ask him to send you an email from his .mil account. Every military member is required to have one.
wanda
Hey CJ took your advice and wrote my scammer asking him to send me an email from his military account he said what is that? But this is a copy of the letter from the diplomat who is brining me in the 2million dollars lol
Full Viewpackage
From: michael agornugah Add to Contacts
To: mamoore4102009@yahoo.com
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Hello Madam,
My name is Mr.Michael.Am the diplomat your husband Mr Bell told you about.Am to deliver some special package to you that contains some important documents and other stuffs which is important to him as he told me..I have alot to do about this package since he told me that the package seems alot to him and i have to make sure that nothing happens to the package…By so doing i need not to come straight to your location because my flight will be a transit i cant get a direct flight up on the way.Am sure he told you about this.All i have to do is to pass through the countries where i can come to you so that i can be able to make it to your location.For now what i want you to do for me is to confirm some details about you .I have to make sure that i have the correct information s before getting on my way.I will use this to make the trip so i will need your maximum corporation and your assistance so that i can work with you to serve you and your husband to your fullest satisfaction.
Name:Wanda Moore
Addressee:Baltimore, Md
Phone:443-378-9003
Name Of Nearest Airport:BWI Airport
Please confirm the above details for me.Let me know if all the in informations are correct so that i can booked my 1st flight and let you know the in formations.As am talking am now having the package with me and will be on my way as soon as i get the confirmation from you.Actually i will be booking my 1st flight to Dubai and from there i will tell you the next country i will be passing through.I will keep you update on whats going on.Well i will end here and i hope to get the final confirmation from you.
Best Regards.
Michael.
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laura
Reading Wanda…..Smells like Fesrus Smith words and writing…Really watch out..He has a 1000 personalities women!!Good luck.
Polly A. Nelson
Wow, this has to be the same guy. Bye the way the imposter who sat up the OKcupid site said his name was OBED WOODEN CAMPBELL, the diplomat was named John. I cut him off at the pass in Kotoka, which is in Ghana. I do believe that Mr. or Sargent Campbell does exist, and that he has relatives in Florida.
Magda
Hi there, here is my letter that I have received from him.
From: dsmith@diplomats.com
Date: 2010/06/13 05:17:15 PM
To: magzhealy@vodamail.co.za
Subject: Dip Smith
Attn: Miss Magda Healy
My name is Mr.Daren Smith.I am the diplomat that your husband Mr Ivan Nobile told you about.Am to deliver 2 packages to you that contain cloths and some documents as stated by your husband.They are in 2 empty air-condition case with some combination codes.He told me that the packages seems a lot to him and you also need the stuffs in the package really urgent for yourself and for your family.He gave me some information’s about you and i wanted to email you to confirm it from you also,so that I can know that am walking on the right path.I respect your husband a lot and I also know him as a very good man and want to work with you to serve you and your husband to your fullest satisfaction.I hope you will also correspond with me to make my work a very easy one.Your husband gave me the name of the nearest Airport around your area where I need to fly to as East London Airport.I will be flying to that city.I will be very happy if you can confirm the name of the Airport for me so that I can make my research.He also stated your phone number as (+27721244716).Please confirm all the information’s I have been given by your husband if they are all correct.Miss Magda Healy,What I want from you now is to confirm the above details whether I have the correct information’s because I will be keeping you update as am on my way to you.Again I want you to let me know where we will have to meet so that I can deliver the packages to you and find my way home.Okay Miss Healy,I hope you will correspond with me to make my work very easy one.Please confirm the above and below information’s for me because i have to know if i do have all of your information’s correct.
Full Name:Magda Healy
Address:East London
Airport Name:East London Airport
Phone Number:+27721244716
I will end here and I will be waiting for your urgent respond so that I can start my journey because I have a lot of places to pass through before I can make it to East London.
Best Regards.
Dip. Smith
Elizabeth
Wanda, that’s excatly the same phrase that Diplomat Suley Mohammed use to deliver the parcel for Staff Sergeant Christain Richardson.
Fool that I was, but I learned a lot from this web site and think I will be happily dating in future!!
Jenny
Hi guys has anyone heard of a so called sgt billy james chambers.
Lesley
Not sure if i’ll get this posted correctly but wanted to say how glad i am to have found this site. I am currently communicating on line with someone saying they are Colonel Brandon Hutton, US Army based in Kabul. I’ve received a request this morning for charges for leave. Had begun to suspect that this was a scam over the last couple of days when i had to apply for his leave. i’ve not seen anyone else show any details about this particular person so it may be a new persona that is being used. I would like some help to confirm that this is a scam and some advice on how i alert the real person to what is happening. I have several pictures and want to put them out there for other woman to see to alert them to the danger of this situation but to do it in a way that does not damage the reputation of the person whose photographs have been stolen and used. Fortunately i have only invested emotionally in this and have not lost any money. Any Help you can give me would be much appreciated.
Tracey
Lesley, I too have had communication from A Colonel Brandon Hutton requesting that I apply for his leave, he also sent me pictures but claimed he could not telephone for correspondence.
How do we stop this from happening, it is a cruel game on womans good nature and desire to find real love.
Tracey
Lesley I would be keen to share pictures it would be great if you could e-mail me at ytracey7@btinternet.com.
Janollie
Tracey & Tina,
My friend lost a lot of money to a Colonel Brandon Hutton on match.com. I have made several posts about him now but have still been looking through for anyone ele who has spoke with him.
I can be contacted at forthingsandstuff@hotmail.co.uk
Unfortunately my friend is very embarresed about the situation and does not want her family to find out so I will not name her here, but I may be able to put you in contact with her directly via email.
Here is a link to a couple of the pictures he was using:
http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac255/AnonUK/Scammers/scan0001-1-1.jpg
http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac255/AnonUK/Scammers/scan0001.jpg
(Obviously everyone here is aware that the man in these pictures is not the scammer himself, he is another victim, but I feel I must reiterate the fact as I am posting his photos.)
My friend has also been in touch with the US Army and they have informed her that under no circumstances do they ever ask for money regarding a soldier’s leave. So YES, HE IS DEFINATELY A SCAMMER.
Janollie
I’ve put Tracy and Tina. I meant Tracy and Lesley.
Sorry :/
CJ
Festus, for a soldier (which you aren’t) you English sucks! You’re a fraud and I won’t stop telling people about it.
laura
First to THE FESTUS SMITH AND JENNIFER WHO POSTED: I have better things to do with my time, cus I work and I do have a life. And internet scamming is a criminal offence.. So I will contact my lawyer not my LAW as Festus wrote. And If the festus smith is really in Iraq can you prove us all wrong so you can get a piece of mind. But I did not dream this, I was talking to him for over 3 months, damn I didnt send myself the 3 pics and emails. Mixter and Me have been exchanging emails and they are excatly the same, only the name has changed. Festus is on about 6 dating sites. With the same pic and the same words, I am cool and sincere guy.. He too told to never break his heart. And why does he break ours? And why, when I confronted him with this he just vanished?? Never heard from him since. If you watch you tube you will be surprised, as he said that no tvs, cells, xbox, letter,parcel etc are not allowed there, wow you tube confirmed my thaught. He is too good to be true. And the Festus who posted said we are ruining his relationship with Susanne?? Is it the same Susanne who posted earlier cus she never said she was in a relation ship with him.. He even had the never to get close to my son. He says his both parents past away, and has a big house in California and alot of money. But watch out gals cus he must know we are on to him, so he will probably change his way now. Please listen to your mind and not your heart, cus he is one good talker and knows whee to get us. I am wondering what he gets out of this and how can he sleep at night. I trusted him, but in the end he was just a scam. There is way too much proof!! And no, Marine don t stay in Iraw for 3 years straight!! They usually are there for 8 to 12 months, come home and then they go back. Why to fishy this story. And yes he english is bad on the chat but his emails are almost perfect!!! Funny eh?? And why are there so many of you asking abouthim, cus you are wise women and something just didn t seem right eh??? Do want you want to, mixter and I just want to help, so that other women do get used like we did. Sorry if the truth hurts but we are not lying as we both have families and jobs. We were just taken in from a man who said he cared.. ha ha ha yeah right. Be wise gals and get back to me if you want. God Bless you all and MAY GOD BLESS FESTUS SMITHS EVIL SOUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
laura
sorry for my spelling, I am just so mad. I wanted to say do what you want to,mixter and I just want to help. And FESTUS SMITH show us all the proof, not just Camp Liberty etc..But the way, I think it is called Camp Victory now, as per you tube. Like CJ says you AKO emails. He even said to me that a friend name Colin died in Novemeber, well on CNN site, there is no Colin listed there and unfortunately they show all the names of our fallen heros of war.!!!!! Festus who posted, can you help us stop the FAKE Festus, if it is true. Who says its not you writing on this site… PROOF PLEASE. BUT WE ALL HAVE HAD EMAILS AND CHATS WITH ONE FESTUS SMITH! And the pic is everywhere on internet???? WHY??? Why should anyone believe you or Jennifer when we have so much proof??
laura
I was just re reading Jennifer, who told you the 120$ was canadian?!!! And the way you write reminds me of someone, and ladies ha ha ha Festus smith wrote the same thing ladies..To everyone, re read the 2 posts, dont they look a bit the same, small i and starting senteces without caps… and what with the younger guy thing??? your past and present tense is really bad dear, really minds me of a certain someone, what about you gals?????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!I am french and I write better that both of you ha ha ha ha. Maybe a call to my lawyer for abit of advise will help me.
laura
ha ha ha why would festus say that someone is using his messages from his INBOX????? And thanks alot CJ for the good info, you seem to know what you are talking about.
susanne
The Festus I spoke to was very very kind and never asked me for anything. We made plans to be together once he returns home. And yes, my heart is broken right now.
And if its true all the things the REAL Festus Smith sais, than i really hope HE will proof it to us. OR least proof it to me.
I m confused why would the REAL Festus Smith telling me that he has to take a break from me now until he comes home and wont just proof to me or all of us someone is setting him up?
Please Festus if you read this … proof us wrong.. I want nothing more than to continue with our relationship.
But I cant help but wonder .. Im a EX military wife and YES soldiers get to call home for free while they are overseas, every soldier has a APO address so they can recieve mail. And like earlier mentioned soldiers get deployed for up to a year and than come back home and get sent back later on.
Lovechild
Common sense is not your strong point. You are so desperate for attention that you refuse to acknowledge a scammer.
laura
Ah Susanne I don t know you but he is a fake, look good at the way he wrote the post!!Mixter and me believe the same thing! Why does he need a break from you and why did you start to question him and found this site.We too had made plan when he came home, damn he wanted to marry me. Do you have the same emails as all the rest of us?? There is too much proof and he told me that he couldn t call from Iraq, a bunch of bull. He didn t want to call cus I would have seen the phone number on my bill. Did he give you his APO address. I don t get anything out of this, I just don t want us women who struggle so much to get hooked by such a loser. You deserve better. He too broke my heart with his words, there are so many of us out there. You need solid proof dear, not anything that you can get off the news or google. And if Festus is reading this…I really wish you were here right now cus I would kick you sad ass. You are a damn loser and you are a very sick man, you really need help. Remember my email, send me the prof like CJ said and I will let this go, if not I will continue until you get caught!!! How can you live with yourself??? And Susanne, it took him awhile before he asked me for anything. Please be wise girl, he has his hooks in you and I really think you are in for a big surprise. Do you have 3 pics of him?? He is the one who found me on Zoosk. His words blew my mind, and so many other women. He has to my knowledge so far 3 emails, 2 yahoo and a hotmail. If is so easy to be someone else on a computer. It is your choice and I really hope you make the right descion. Why hasn t he left Iraq for 3 years, why does he say that Marines only get paid once they leave the war, so many questions?? How long have you been talking to him?? I am shaking as I am so mad and feel so helpless, but I voe that he is not finished hearing from me. It is now a personal goal for me. He screwed the wrong woman!!! And he will pay!!! I know it is hard for you to believe all this but you must. Emails, pics everything is the same. Help us stop this sick man. And if you don t well wait for him, I think the wait will be very long. Please if you came on this site, it is not for nothing. And yes Festus was very kind to me, I have cancer and I told him my life. I am going for an operation on dec 18th, and his words were so comforting. Too comforting. He always gave me great advise and listened to me..Prayed even for my cancer. What a jerk. How can he do this. The feelings of love are long gone and now it is hate.One day Festus this will be all over. Really awaiting you email you sick bastered!!!!!!!!!!!!! And good luck Susanne and please stay wise, he always has a good answer to everything. Honestly I really don t care if you are with him. It is your choice and please make the right one. FESTUS SMITH THE MARINE JAN2,1968 IS A FAKE FAKE FAKE AND ONE SICK SICK SICK MAN. He should be ashmashed of him self, as the real marines are dying for us.
laura
And when is coming home. Earlier next year, going to Washington first to retire and then he is going to start his live with you?? If he said that, well wake up cus it the same he said to so many. Has been in the Marines for 10 years also?
susanne
Thanks Laura,
yes he told me all of the same things you just said.
Only son, his mom died of cancer, my dad just passet away due to cancer.
I contacted him on the singlesnet..
I dont have a APO mailing from him and I only have two pictures of him. Coz he has all others back state sides…
I do know about military retirements and you can not retire with only 10 years to recieve retirement. SO YES i agree… things do not add up.
The secret bank account it not correct. I do know they get some money when deployed ..like i said my ex was in the military.
He did said he is new to the online dating… but i also found him on another dating side but i got a good explanation for it.
I guess I m still in shock and need to stop thinking with my heart and start using my head.
Stacie
Hi Susanne…….. I have been talking to an Army Sgt. supposedly by the name Ralph Edwards & he first tried the ts2 phone thing, said he needed 200.00 so we could talk. I googled the ts2 website when the email they sent to me said to Western Union the payment to an address in Nigeria. I questioned him & he got all indignant & hurt that I would question him. I told him that I wasn’t sending any money & that was the end of us disscussing the phone thing.
Meanwhile,he too also seemed to be the perfect man, everything any woman could ever hope for, & I wanted to believe him although in the back of my mind I knew it was prob. a scam.
He then started saying how he wanted to retire early & marry me & that I would need to come up with almost 4 Thousand dollars to pay the Military Benifits proccessing fees before he would be able to retire because military men overseas on tour didn’t have access to their income. I wasn’t gonna send 2 Hundred dollars, I certainly would never send 4 Thousand dollars. He has been more persistant & pleeding with me to do this if I really loved him. I feel that this is all a bunch of Bull……..but you stated that your husband really was a military man & you knew about how the whole Military Retirement proccess works. Could you please get back to me & counsil me reguarding this. I like to get educated about things I no not of so I don’t buy into peoples BullSh*t
I would really appriciate your taking the time to write me back to my email address…….. stcybckly@yahoo.com I could then send you all the photos & corrispondances that I have recieved from him.
Ladies……Lets not be Dumb Airheaded Victims to these Scandalous Parasites & Cock Roaches anymore. They are playing us on our one vulnerability…….Our desire to have true love. We are smarter than that! Lets stick together & get this told to every single lady on the internet.
jennifer
First am commenting on laura post which is like a full novel, it shows you dont have anything to do with your time and besides from the begining of this post you are the first person that started calling festus smith a scammer before the rest follow you up. how am sure you are not the hacker we are looking for? confusing other fools about smith just to bring him down. how did you no much about all smith privacy which is so personal to him? just take a look at the blog and see peoples comments how short they are, have begining to suspect you either that you know something about my ex conspiracy and i will investigate you privately. and for you cj or whats your real name asking for a military AKO, i guess you have never been married before and will never be especially to a soldier because no man or woman in the military reveals such account to anybody not even is mother unless he retired finally from the service and the account is never an account for dating because i have learn all this during when i was with my ex. as for you susanne he called his new found love am happy for you because festus is a wonderful man and will advice you stop contacting this frustrated asholes before they destroy you relationship because they wouldnt married you but can only destroy you happiness ever after.Am married and have been bless with two beautiful kids and the festus that can not even hurt a fly.
CJ
Jennifer, could you perhaps explain to me why your IP tracks back to Africa, the clearing house for these types of scams? I wait with baited breath! Also, you obviously know NOTHING about the military since you have no idea what AKO seems to be. Most spouses and families of troops even have AKO emails, so your assertion that they don’t give them out is absurd to say the least, conspiratorial most likely.
But, let’s go back to your Africa IP, shall we?
sandy
by the way nigerians say am happy not I am happy, just a little hint for you there.
wanda
CJ would you please tell me how to trace a ip address. This is my 1st scammer but quite sure it wont be my last one. thanks
Anonn
Yes I am Late but CJ you did a great Job exposing this fake jennifer great job Busting this scammers bubble they pretend to be Women all the time Lol relly funny about the AKO my husband Military hes NEVER told me that lie about not being able to share it with anyone EPIC Fail on this scammers part CJ once again GREAT JOB of exposing this lying piece of SHYT.Anonn
jennifer
Also susanne if you that kind of free and you are in cali we can met so that i can tell you more about Festus, i still have some of his pics with me because he is such a nice man to me which i never wants to forget in my life. we can sit down and talk about him and if you need one or two of his pics before he gets home i can spear you that once we meet and forget about this old fools who destroyers life cos i still believes the person doing this is also commeting with you on this blog.
CJ
Oh, good job changing your IP on this one to hide your location, by the way. But, it still tracks through Europe and back to you in Africa. Susanne and Laura, don’t be worried about “Jennifer’s” so-called investigation on your privately. She has no authority in Africa over you here, if this is even a “she.” You see, Jennifer and Festus Smith are using the SAME IP address. So either your Festus is cheating on you with Jennifer, or Festus – can I call him Festering Puss Filled Nodule instead? – IS Jennifer! You Nigerian scammers are so stupid!!
sandy
by the way they also say cos. a little hint for u there isnt it?????
vivi
hooah for CJ…*thumbsup*
Laura
Jennifer you also write like Festus Smith, bad grammar. Don’t know how to use punctuations… Poor you……….
mixter
Everything Laura says is true and Laura and I have exchanged emails that Festus has sent us – exactly the same ones but our names were changed. I would love to know how Festus is going to spend the rest of his life with so many women in so many different countries. f I also found him on numerous dating sites and when I questioned him he said that he had signed up to free sites when he was desperate to find his one true love. When he contacted me on a site, he closed his account from that site as he has found ‘his one true love’!!!! When I questioned him about the other sites he said that he had joined a few and couldn’t remember which ones he had joined but he never goes on them anymore because he found ME – yeah, sure, right. He will never call me baby, angel or my love any more! To scam being a marine when those boys are over there defending their country and putting their lives at risk and there is a gutless jerk who is posing as one – makes me sick!!!! He will eventually get just what he deserves when the authorities catch up with him.
chilly
The way I see it, any one of you could be the person who is running this scam. I have been absolutely horrified to watch this unfold as I too was a target for this scam. However, it is too close to Christmas for me want to waste my time and energy on HATE. There are good people out there ladies, it is just very sad that there are also people out there who are without conscience or moral ground. I just want to try to enjoy the silly season with my family and I would like to do that with as little heartache as I can muster. Take care yourselves first and foremost. Merry Christmas to all of you.
shea
Has anyone met a Kells Kline??
Same type of e-mails, asking for $400 to register to call through usmilitarycomm@engineer.com …
Likely another scam artist.
Roberta
Not a Kells Kline but a Frank Black Kline..but he did send me a pic and the title on the pic was Kell…so I am guessing it is probably the same gem of a person
Mel
I got a Kells. Sergeant Fred Kells. Usual story. Widower etc.
Yvette De Leo
yes a scammer!!
Yvette De Leo
Kells Klin or Kline is also using the name Paul or Paulos Zacheus Becker same guy and a scammer. He or they are not soldiers in Afghanistan, their IP showed them to or him to be in California.
laura
Jennifer I know so much because Festus told me. We chatted so much and for 3 hours at a time, plus emails for over 3 months, alot was said ok. So think what you want to, I really don t care. I just don t want other women to get screwed like me. Funny about your IP. And I am convinced that you and festus are working together. Mixter also knows alot too. He said the same things to everyone else. I yes I have other things to do with my life, but taking 1 hours of my life to help other women is well worth it. Thanks alot CJ for your understanding and support. And they can investage as much as they want as I am not worried. I printed all emails and the conversations with Festus as per my lawyers advise, so I am ready for them. Take Care CJ. And Jennifer and Festus you are made for each other.
laura
And Jennifer why do you call Festus by the name of smith??? That is weired and you type just like him. Have you checked all the dating sites. And yes my post were long cus I wanted to give all the info I have on him, to other women. And why did he want the money in London?? Whats with the same IP ADDRESS!!! You are both sick people. And yes I started this because too many things were not adding up, he is on damn good lyer and I am proud of myself cus it took guts to do want I did ok. Leave me and the other women alone.
Laura
I suspected that there is only one person pertaining to the scammer, He has different aliases. Darryl Lingo, Festus Smith could only be one person.
laura
And Jennifer tell me why do I have the same pics as the dating sites..And and I can hardly understand you writing in your email. And to you Chilly, you are right it is Christmas, must this man must be stoppped, I only wanted to help out the other women. I am not a sicko, it just upsets me to see these scammers get away all the time. Merry Christmas to you all!!!
laura
TO CJ: Really glad for all your help and info and I am sure other women will say the same. Funny Jennifer has not got back to you with the IP address thing. And her post is usually the same time that festus and I chatted on line. And what about her post, hard to understand eh?? A BIG THANK YOU DEAR!!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!
jennifer
Cj or what is you name? why dont you just tell us your real name if you not hidding anything, i guess you must be one of those old fat fools looking for a younger guy online without thinking of dying someday. i guess you must have been so old that you that you think your [Jennifer, we don't use that language on this site. -CJ]is what festus needs including you and laura. which i can see how ugly you both are and your cancerous faces, can you please send us what my ip address read and its isp network so that i can prove you [expletive deleted]wrong by everything you you have talked about. if you all are in the state why are you afraid of coming around and lets trash this physically because i wont be responding to you stupid comment again as from today because you have no proof and dont know what you talking about. if you CJ says you learn every about the military from festus, how long did you speak or talk with him online to have known everything about soldiers and there ways of life. you old cargo fools should just go get or buy a dog to lick your [expletive deleted]instead waiting and hoping for the so call festus smith that has scam you which definately is not the festus smith that i know. you all can go to hell because i have better things to do with my time.
CJ
Oh, Jennifer, if I didn’t already know you are a dude, I’d mention how cute you are.
For everyone else, I’ve just published proof that Jennifer and Festus are from Africa AND the same person. Click HERE to read it.
sandy
cool, good for you….high five girlfriend…
ber
Hi…have any one heard of,,,SSG MICHAEL RANCOURT,,,,32ND INFINTARY deployed in pakistan,,,widowed.one son ken living with mother,,in Malaysia,,,looking for money for Transit,,,have not sent any,,but he talks the talk,,,How can i check if he is fraud????
I think so and have told him so.He still continues to mail…can ayone help.
CJ
Fraud! We don’t have troops deployed in Pakistan yet. There is no such things as a SSG Michael Rancourt in the United States Army, Reserves, or National Guard.
mary
dear CJ and all brave intelligent females, I have had known Internet scams ,no money passed though asked, and some revenge by me.. long and slow..as soon as money for any reason asked remember..No decent man would ask a female for money ..your yardstick.
HOW DO WE AVOID GIVING OUR HEART THOUGH before the scam to sting us is apparent. I am talking to a ltnt Charles Ramsy Swanson..he mainly cuts and pastes lovely poems ..says he is a bit Linear ..doesn’t need my money (I thought he could be a scammer).I stopped talking to him as a blog started with a few women before I started chatting to him one said she was asked for money Anyone know this name? He supplies his full military address in Iraq and have had three photos. Mary..I have stopped a few scams butfriends reunited dating site has only frozen their contacts.They are not interested so play back a painful process by drawing out the yes I’ll send you the money ..run them ragged an have a laugh. It can be so painful who do we believe? Are there any real military boys who are on these sites. Anyone know of Ltnt Charles Ramsy Swanson? TIP: If you google some of the email written to you it sometimes goes to shows a scammer on a ‘known fraudster’ site. Mary
sandy
I TALKED WITH CHARLES RAMSY FOR MORE THEN 3 MONTHS HE IS A SCAMMER THOSE ARE NOT EVEN HIS PICTURES, AFTER I CAUGHT ON TYO HIM,A WOMAN ON FACEBOOK CONTACTED HIM,HE TOLD HER THAT HE IS MARRIED HAS AN 8 YEAR OLD SON AND LIVES IN ENGLAND, HE TOLD ME THAT HE LIVED IN DALLAS TEXAS.. RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN AWAY FROM THAT MAN…
anne
hi CJ…just wanna ask if the names below exist with the NATO troops in Afghanistan
* Col. Roncy Lishore
* Col. Lishore Bestman
he’s insisting for me to register to satlinkuphone which cost USD 390 but can’t find his name from any search
laura
Wow CJ…what nice words from a gal!! My last question tothose 2 phonies, if Festus Smith is really in the marines, how come he has so much time to chat with all these women?? Isn t it war out there?? Amd its funny when Jennifer says, can you please send US…Why us??? And did you ever see my face Jennifer, I saw yours when I got those three pics ha ha ha . Take Care CJ!!!! Your great xo And Jennifer, I would rather die alone than to have a jerk like festus with me. And old ha ha He is supossed to be my age. And to you Susanne, its your call, but I hope you can see straight, please don t get screwed by him. And if you choose to continue to talk to him the only thing I can say is good luck. Jennifer, did you ever go to school cus you can t spell for 2 cents and I can hardly understand you??? What a fool you are. I love my life and and so happy that I dont have a loser like Festus in it. Good luck cus you need it you fool.
susanne
Laura,
just want to wish you good luck on your surgery.
Everything what has happen is just very sad and it makes you wonder can you trust anybody anymore ?
Merry Christmas to Everybody !!!!
chilly
Without Trust we cannot love, but with that trust comes the chance of betrayal. We cannot hide and stop living, because if we do, then THEY win. WE cannot let that happen!!!!!!
chilly
Thanks for the truth CJ ugly as it is, hopefully it will be enough to prevent more women from being hurt. God Bless
SgtNoGo
There is also a person posing as a Army Engineer by the name of Micheal Brail(spelling of MichEal not too common) This person has some poor guys pics and uses words like Commendant..been in the military for a while and we never referred to our chain of command like that. He professes his love and then starts asking for money…Dont do it
Nan
I fell for this guy. Big time. Sent him the money he asked for and everything. His emails were sweet, his pic is gorgeous, he seems perfect. He also claims to be widowed, with a young son, looking for a woman to complete his “family.”
Thank you for the wake up call. Even though I’ll never get my money back, I feel lucky to have gotten out sooner rather than later.
SgtNoGo
Micheal Brail is no Army Engineer, he knew I knew what and who is was and was only alerted after a former female soldier found this so called PEN PAL…pls pass the word along, I have had former soldiers with their pics posted on the internet and having no knowledge of it being done…
Stayc
Nan, what is this Soldier’s Name you speak of??
laura
Thanks Susanne and I wish you and all the women on here Good Luck and thanks for listning to me. Merry Christmas to you all and God Bless. And CJ great work!!!You really helped us all.
Chris
Hi from Australia
Has anyone heard of
Bruce Merritt -Y, Japan.
Tom Eshbaugh Camp Bucca – Iraq
Tim Strickland – Kabul, Afghanistan
This certainly is World wide. I have reported scammers but they still appear on the same sights.
Men and Women from every corner of the Earth use these sights, we each are looking for the same but different attributes and have have our own reasons for using these sights.I would just like to find (for I know he is out there) the Man I am searching for without then discovering he is either impersonating a Dead Soldier (I felt sick for this Soldier and his Family) Requesting I sign up with this tts2 for $1250USD,telling me does not want me for my body like other Men (he wouldn’t have a clue my body type) send him Money to help pay for a parcel of 1.5mil for me to keep safe for our future.
I still believe there is a Genuine Man out there for each of us genuine Ladies.
Goodluck Everyone
Marlene
I have heard of Tim Strickland, He is on Hot or Not.
marlene
Donna
Tim Strickland is definately beautiful and totally full of s**t.
What about Mark Williams Ruddock or Steve John Ruddock?
All the same!
ber
help…they are some sick people out there ,,,this ssg michael rancourt i have 5/6 photographs of him,,,how can i check if this man is alive or dead??
CJ
Ber, there is not now or before a SSG Michael Rancourt in the Army. He’s a fake.
holgersen
gen daouglas owen
says he is in Iraq,
does this
is
he is a scammer
gen.douglasowen@hotmail.com
han har sendt meg mange bilder og aldrig spurt
om penger
david
The fact is most of this scammers always have access to people information friends or close relative using it to scam others, while the people there information are use are held responsible by the fbi for questioning without knowing anything about it. if anyone is making a friend you should be able to trust and believe in your relationship with anyone and be ready to face whatever problems that comes out of it.Good luck everyone.
Heidi
Hi,
Has anyone come across a Philip Miller. He says he has been serving in Iraq for 11 months. There are really good pictures of him in uniform with his name attached as well as with other soldiers and friends. Also same story of being due to retire soon and wants to settle down with me in south Africa. Wondering if he is a scam too?
Heidi
laura
ITS FESTUS SMITH WHO CHANGED HIS NAME”"”BIG SCAMMER, WATCH OUT PLS WANTED TO RETIRE WITH ME IN QUEBEC!!!!!!!!!!!!
TRACEY
yes he is jeffreymiller scamer on face book and all the sites
Rachel
Hi, I have been scammed by a supposed U.S army Captain James Miniard. Met on a uk penpals and dating site and (usual story it seems) his wife had died 5 yrs ago and he had 2 children. Got photos of “him” in uniform with name tag on etc and ordinary pics some with his children. Then came the sting after a couple of months. He was refused his leave but I could apply for what was termed “transit of leave”. Was told to apply to an email address which was supposed to be the U.S. army admin. dept. Got instructions and “official” documentation etc and told would have to pay for the cost of his transit from Iraq to German U.S medical base where he would have to have a medical before release. I was assigned a U.S diplomat to pay the money to and given the details of the flight times and arrival in Germany etc. Supposedley after the medical then his pay and leave bonus would be paid into my bank account because I would be recognised as his trustee whilst in the country! Fortunately I became suspicious
before giving my bank details and after “Colonel Steve Clarke” of the “admin dept” had said there would be no more charges and then suddenly came up with more! Only then did I start doing some checking to find out that it was all a scam and ceased communicating with the scammer. Have reported it to all the necessary depts and sites but I know I was a fool to part with the money so am writing this in the hope that it might just stop someone else being so naive. The scammer even had the cheek to ring me wanting to know why I would not reply to him. ( first time had actually spoken as it had only been email and messenger before that because of “security” at the base!)and he was obviously African and could hardly speak english and I think there is a network of them as the emails had always been typed accurately. If any of this sounds remotely like anything you are going through right now then take my words of warning and learn from my stupid mistake.
anna
hi rachel your story is the same as mine us military col steve clarke i have lost everything in getting my soldier home who i have been dating for mths not just via internet also phone calls call me stupid but im still not sure weather this soldier is involved as there is no more money but i still have full contact with him .But the us military site and col steve clarke is the same as yours .im in total shock and have no idea what to do .
rachel
Hi Anna, thank you for the reply. I dont feel so alone now and you are certainly not stupid! I checked out all the info I had with the U.S Embassy in London and sent copies of all the documentation emails to the military section there and the man there who had been in the military for years definately confirmed that they were all fake and seen similar one`s before and so is this department for the “admin” and this “Colonel” and the “assigned diplomat” that I was given!Even the medical base that he was supposed to have gone to was for severe injuries not for that purpose. I have lost everything in the same way and had no more to give but the scammer still tried to keep contact with me and the army NEVER ask for money so it is I am sorry to say definately a scam. The supposed soldier that I was in contact with had given me the details for this u.s military admin dept with this colonel so they make it look like they have nothing to do with it. I know it is hard when you really want to believe it is true because I found it hard to cease the contact with the “soldier” but it is a scam. They will keep on at you until they realise you have no more to give. Mine tried to do everything to get more money and he used to text me as well but when he realised that something was wrong he phoned me and was definately African and has finally realised that I now know as I told him he was a liar and a thief. It is all so convincing with the pics that they send and the things they say but we have actually been groomed into believing them. Please don`t feel alone as I really do understand how difficult it is for you right now but it is a horrible, nasty scam and it hurts so please try and get out now. take care and best wishes, Rachel.
anna
hi rachel,
thanks for getting back to me. I don’t know what to say, This is so hard to take in even though our stories are so nearly the same with the admin, the col, the germany thing. What i cant get my head round or understand is that my “soldier” has had full contact with all of my family, he has rung just for a chat even knowing that there was no more money and i couldnt help him anymore. He still talks to us all. He told me he was from California and his IP address matches California. So im finding it difficult to understand if he is a part of this r if he is just a victim in this like we all are. He knows that all of the authorities are involved and he is still willing to prove he is innocent and that he is who he says he is, he is willing to come to any police station with me to clear this “misunderstanding” up. At this moment i can’t cope with any of it they have taken everything me and my family have and now everyone wants their money back and i don’t know what to do because i have no way of getting it to them, being a single parent of two kids. We have all lost our lives to these people.
Anna
jazz
OMG i think i fell for this scam too. A guy called himself Lt Timothy Bills based in Kabul. Have anyone u ladies heard of him. He gave me his phone number and when I checked the origin its actually nigeria. rather odd and he proclaimed he is from alabama infact he even gave me his service . I am still trying to find out whether he is real or not. How do i enquire this. any help will be greatly appreciated.
kathy
Well if this isn’t a shock. I’ve just recently been involved w/Match.com and found what I thought would be a possible ‘forever’. I was a little surprised when he said he wasn’t in Arizona but Afghanistan. I was leary when his words didn’t match those of someone born in the US, when I questioned him about it he said his mom was Irish and his dad was born in Alaska. So I’m thinking why didn’t he say his dad was American. He said his wife died 5 years ago and I asked how, He said ‘cancer of the breast’. Then I’m getting really weirded out, since nobody talks that way. I ran a background check on him and he didn’t show up. When he asked for 1000.00, 4 days ago I told him in no uncertain terms would I give money to someone who could just wait 3 months and come home on a military transport. I told him it was inappropriate to even ask. He said he would pay me back and he wanted to fly directly to my home so we could ‘be together forever’. I asked him what rank he held and he said Sargent Major. I asked his job and he said an engineer, I told him that was interesting because that’s what I do for a job also. He quickly changed the subject. When I asked why he couldn’t get military pay he said they won’t pay him until he gets home, then I asked how long he had been deployed he said 2 years. I asked how long in Afghanistan he said 6 months, I asked what he did with the other 1 1/2 years he said he was in Iraq. I asked if they had not paid him in 2 years? He said no, I’m thinking ok what kind of an operation is this…He also said he was in the US Army. Anyone else would have said I’m in the Army. He kept calling things like Honey, Sweetie, Princess, Baby, any American would know that’s a turn-off to women. I contacted Match.com and told them of the situation but have not heard back from them so I would suspect that they don’t want this getting out. I also sent one more chat to Micheal Brail alias my soldier in Afg. saying that I had contacted the Army Division Securities to have them check and see whether he was in the Army, in Afghanistan and if he was even an American. I also told him about how illegal it is to try and get money over the internet. I haven’t heard back from him since. My only worry was that this could actually be a form of terrorism trying to get passports into the US via unsuspecting lonely women. When I googled his name this site came up and now I wonder should I contact a real Army entity instead of the one I made up to scare him???
SgtNoGo
The same EXACT story…you did your research good for you, this is nothing but a scam preying on women/men looking for love on the internet. One word of advise, the internet is a playground for people like this…one thing you cant beat is going back to the basics, good ole fashioned getting out and meeting people. The internet dating services will gladly take your money because they know that people may be desperate and they will never protect you as long as they are making money off you…PLS BE CAREFULL!!!
jazz
Could you advise me how to contact the us army as i really want to know if this lt timothy bills gurl is real. he said he is based in 82nd base camp in kabul and he gave me his cell phone number but told me not to call him just text him. he even asked me to get a voucher for t mobile for the cell phone.
please help and advise
Marlene
Can someone please look up Sgt Oliver Adamson for me and tell me if he is in the army thanks.
CJ
Marlene, There is no such person as SGT Oliver Adamson in the Army. Just looked him up. There’s not an “Oliver Adamson” of any rank in the Army.
Shelby
can someone look up Wesley J. smith and tell me if hes in the army?
kikay
Can someone tell me if there’s Gen. Travis Wallace in Camp Eggers, Kabul Afghanistan. He is 45yo and his pic shows he is Brigadier Gen based from his insignia.
Nan
Hey Kathy,
yes, we were duped by the same guy. Good for you for catching on faster than I did. I told him I was wise to him after Christmas, but he continues to email me, and ask for more $. Creepy, but probably not dangerous. He even sent me some pictures of himself playing tennis, playing guitar, etc. In the pix he called himself Michael. I asked him if he knew how to spell his own name and he said he was just really tired. How can someone so stupid have outsmarted me? I guess we all like attention from a “handsome man.”
Yikes.
Magda
How can we lookup if someone is in the US Army. I want to find out if Ivan Nobile is still in the US Army as the photos I have, had his name on. I know iT was not him that I had contact with, but just need peace of mind that this guy is OK and alive. PLEASE HELP ME IF YOU CAN. I don’t think the camp name will be right as they use anything to succeed. “camp Taji”
Barbara
Did you ever find him ? He’s been contacting me as of today. Feb. 15, 2011.
Carole
Can anyone tell me if there is a real Sgt. Clinton Rellinger stationed in Houston TX. Ive been sent pictures of a full dress sgt. but im a little worried he may not be for real…very nice guy….etc etc
CJ
Carole, there is no such person in the Army. Just looked him up. Is his name spelled correctly.
Magda
Can you tell me if there is a real Ivan Nobile in the US Army as an Intelligence Officer (MST SGT)currently serving in Iraq-Baghdad(Camp Taji)Ive been sent pictures of a full dress Sgt. I know it is a “scam” but need to know if there is someone alive with this name. We need to let this guy know what they are doing to his name. I cannot find peace of mind till I have done this.
janet theriault
hello magda my name is janet am from canada .omg do u what i meant this supose stg noble david ive been in relationship since october 6 2011 . . but everybody told me to be careful . but in my mind i refuse to believe its a scam but since 2 days ago a good friend of mine heard about scamer who use real soldier name .and ive found out that this ivan nobile and compare the pic tures that stg noble david send me omg one of his pic its says noble but am not sure cuz in the pic he has his gun and i can only read the last 2 letters is sound noble or nobile am not sure . and i found out that on youtube that they show real pics of real soldier who as been scams . and omg i saw one of the pic that this man suppose to be noble david appears in it . am very confuse if u have any pictures or anything plz let me know cuz i really fell in love deeply with this man and am very upset . and hes says that he in afganistan kabul and he supose to come home to me . hope to hear from cuz ireally need more info .thank u so much.
Vivette
Hi
Not sure if you can help me. I’m a british woman who is not sure if she is being scammed by someone who says he is in the US Army. He is going by the name Patrick Coffman with Bravo company of the 82nd Division STB how can I check if he is genuine or not. So far he hasn’t asked me for any money, but then I’ve only talking to him via MSN for 4 days but he did ask me to top up his phone credit today which I declined. Is there a website I can search his credentials.
Thanks in advance
Vivienne
Taira
I have just been reading all the horror stories on here. I am one of the many who i assume is being scammed to by a Sgt Major.George Bedell. Hasgot meto send funds on many occassions for one thing or another Leave approval, an accident, for calls, for expenses etc…flights..KLM…Well im here cos i want some answers if anyone can help thats great. I saw someone talking to Emmanuel Richardson he was the one that contacted me when George needed leave approval. either one these men anyoneknows of please get in touch thanks.
Lizzy
Hi from NZ,
I have had a lovely chat with Sgt.Clinton Rellinger for the past month, says all the right things, knows how to charms a lady that is for sure, but now requesting to be connected by the Ts2 Communication at a cost, alarm bells went straight away, then I found this site, very helpful. I would like to know how you can check if they are in the armed forces.
maryann
Carole i am talking to a Relinger .. says he is a Capt though .. want to compare photos and see if we have the same man ..
donna sensenig
I think Jennifer and Festus where in the same english class at the University of Nigeria !!!LOL!!!
Heidi
Hi CJ,
Could you please look up Sgt. First Class Philip Miller with the 502nd infantry regiment stationed at Fort Hood in Austin, Texas? There are some things that do not ring true about him.
Thanks,
Heidi
Elizabeth
Heidi, Fort Hood is not in Austin, TX. It’s Killeen. Did he tell you it was in Austin?
TRACEY
im looking for a lt2jeffreyseanmiller 3rd armcav afghan . he is all over face book
cj6116
Has anyone heard of a Sgt. Smith Roy Kella with the USMC?
donna sensenig
Isn’t that guy sitting in the truck and standing in front it Ken Reed? I have another pic where he is standing on rocks with a rifle and wearing shorts.He wanted ts2 from me on the second day of chat so I cut him off. We do need to try and get these pics together. I have a feeling we are only scratching the surface.These guys don’t care about us one bit. To them we are like buses. There’s another one coming along every 15 minutes!!~!~ I printed out every word they said. I have pics and receipts. Anybody want to share pics? Damn them!!!!
donna sensenig
Hey Jennifer
How pathedic are you?Your lying for a guy that cons women for a living.If I was you I would keep my mouth shut.These women didn’t know they were being scammed. You know what he is doing and your still hanging on. Women like you give us a bad name.
Helen
Hi Everyone, think iv just tried to be scammed by someone calling themselves Irwin Preston, captain in american army in afghanistan, anyone heard of him?
Helen
Hi, told this Irwin Preston that he is a scammer, he is adamant that he isn’t and now thinks i am the taliban trying to get him because i am asking too many questions, please can somebody help, although I know I would really like to know 100% if he is a scammer or not
susanne
does the name dave gold mean anything to anyone,he tried to con me out of money for a transit from Kabul.He said he was a Major in the US army, widowed one son, blah blah. Excellent written english, well planned scam, using a military.com email address, even a high street bank account( fake so i presume he would of then asked for a non traceable method of payment…i wasnt fooled even tho i really fell 4 it all
priscilla
I got scammed by a Sgt Timothy Liners in Afghanistan. He was a widower with a 14 year old son being taken care of by his English mother in England.He said he was born in the US and his father was from Mexico.He feel in love withe me in two weeks, ha, ha, and wanted a $600 phone system; I said no. Then he wanted a transit visa to retire, he said he had 20 years in the army, and would cost $11000, I could not afford it, so he said we cold split the cost. I sent $700 to Mr. Worthers the phony Department of Department Representative by Western Union in two payments of $300 and then $400. The picture he had of himself liked like a soldier of 25 and he said he was 50. Neither he nor Mr. Worhters could spell or had proper grammer above fourth grade. He kept calling me Lovebird, and baby and said I was “His knight in shining armor”. How could I be so dumb; I am a 100% disabled navy veteran. Loneliness will make us women blind and sometimes we want sometime to be true so badly we overlook red flags. This web site has helped me realize that other women have had this happen to them to and I hope these scoundrels get just what they deserve.
Heidi
Hi Helen,
Use his I.P address to find out where the emails are coming from. There are websites which tell you how to do it. This is how I proved my so-called soldier is a scammer.
Best of luck!
Heidi
Helen
Thanks Heidi will try and do it, think I already know he’s a scammer really, thought it was too good to be true cos he was gorgeous lol
Heidi
Hi Helen,
I know sweetheart…mine too! Its really hard to accept though even when you are faced with the truth!!
Heidi
Heidi
Hi All,
Found a really good article on another site about dating scams. http://www.country-couples.co.uk/datingtips/behaviour-patterns-of-online-dating-scammers
Man they are clever!!
Heidi
Helen
Hi Heidi
Did as u said it was an email address in Atlanta, emailed him back asking how Atlanta was, he replied asking why i hadn’t sent the money and that i was a liar and a cheat lol, so i had to email him back to tell him what i thought of him! Not had a reply to that one lol.
tinaJ
Has ANyone heard of a STONE BLACKHALL?? let me know ok
Elizabeth
I have been in contact with a SGT Steve Lopez stationed in Iraq. He mentioned in one of our first conversations that he would like me to request his leave so he can come and meet me. I asked him why he needed me to request it and he told me because he has only been there for four months.
He proclaimed his love for me after a couple of days…now to know me is to love me…lol…but come on. I keep our conversation light and his are always filled with love. It’s actually funny…..well except the part where he was going to mass and was going to pray for me. I thought that that crossed the line. A scammer going to church to pray for me…..I think he meant to try to prey upon me.
I did a check and found out that Sgt Steve Lopez is active duty. I also have asked him questions that have proven true. How is this possible?
I do believe I may have figured out a way that they are getting pictures and information about REAL soldiers/men. I am going to research it some more on Monday when I return to work. If this is the case then we women aren’t the only target…our soldiers are, as well.
I plan to contact the real soldier after I get more info….making sure he is in fact real and let him know his identity had been stolen.
We as women can not only protect ourselves in this, but possibly be able to help protect the true soldiers fighting for us
laura
ehhh the words….alais festus smith alais scammers!!!!!!!!!!!!
Helen
Hi Elizabeth
how did u check if he was a real soldier or not. This scam has really annoyed me and would love to do something about it.
Helen
CJ
Helen, it’s not easy. Being in the military, it’s easy for me to check our internal knowledge database, but your only real option is to ask your “Soldier” to send you an email from his .mil address. Every military member, regardless of service, has one. If they say they can’t because of security or whatever, throw the BS flag and dump them on the spot.
Polly A. Nelson
Question for CJ. Would there be the slightest possibility that there could be a Staff Sargent Obed Wooden Campbell somewhere in the world. I mean his pictures do exist even to this day on my computer, so there is the real person. Could he be located by military archive pictures possibly?
Christy
CJ,
I have a friend that we feel has been scammed (or tried to be anyway). A man named Jason DesJardins of the Special Forces 3rd Armored Calvary Regiment..
after reading several of the post here I feel she has been dooped but I want to see if there was any way of checking to see if this was a real person.
Also how do I check an IP address?
Sharon
Hi CJ
I have pictures of a soldier whose last name is Ingram. It’s visible on his shirt. But the scam is the same as most of the women on here have been describing. I just want to let someone know that their identity and picture is being used. He also uses the name Joe Kelly
CJ
Sharon, send me what you have and I’ll try to locate the real Soldier.
Marlene
Thats how I feel also. The real people who are having there names and pics used. It is so sad for them really. Marlene
Magda
Hi CJ, I have pictures of a soldier whose last name is Ivan Nobile It’s visible on his uniform. But the scam is the same as most of the women on here have been describing. I just want to let someone know that their identity and picture is being used. I can forward you some pictures. please try and assist to locate the real Soldier.
I sincerely feel sorry for the real soldiers who are having there identities stolen. I need to tell him..Where can I forward the detais to?
Marlene
Does this apply to soldiers who are in the intelligent division please?
CJ
Yes. There is no such thing as the “Intelligent Division” in the Army.
Ang
Hi CJ,
Can you check the name Sgt Danny Jordan, suppose to be in the Army, I beleived I am a target as well, the only good thing is I did not send no money, or receive that bogus package!
CJ
Ang, there is a SGT Danny Jordan in the Army, but that doesn’t mean you’re actually talking to the real one. Can you email me some more information to cj@soldiersperspective.us (where’s he’s stationed, Active Army or National Guard, unit, etc)?
Carole
Interesting.. I’m a British woman, who has now come across not 1 but 3 on-line dating scammers. The latest one was .. PAY ATTENTION LADIES INCASE YOU COME ACROSS HIM.. Is Gregg McKee… alegedly a retired Lt Col in the US army but who didn’t know that a Lt Col is a higher rank than a Major!! I could sense the scam coming on when he mentioned his 15 year old twins had blocked his credit card .. oh really! Why are twins of that age in charge of a credit card I ask.. Anyhow I’m now on line to an alledged Captain Thomas Anderson Anglo-American serving in the US Army, found on a British on-line dating site.. stationed.. yes you’ve guessed it in Afghanistan. What worries me is that I have an army email address of captainthomas@armymail.com
CAN AN ARMYMAIL email be spoofed? My friend has been reading up on this and said it can be?! Help CJ.. should it infact be a @mil.com address? This guy has a mobile, and said he’d call when “back at base”.. is this fiction? This one seems to know a bit more about the army than the Lt Col.. but the “affection” seems too much too soon .. oh CJ I have a photo too.. so if you can trace him either this Capt. Anderson is being inpersonated OR this one is scammer no 4 in my book.. I hope he’s not fake but a coule of things he’s slipped into the conversation have the alarm bells ringing..
All this and still not dating ..what a waste of time..
Weary of Cheshire, UK…
Don’t let them get away with it ladies..
Carole
susan
Can you please tell me what mil address mean.How shoul be an e-mail like.
milgeorge123@yahoo.com
donna sensenig
To Heide
Thanks for the info. That site really spells out the reality of these scams. every one should read that. What you don.t know is spelled out in detail. Thanks for the help.
Andrea
Hi Everyone reading this. Only this morning did I get a reply from the darlng SSG Michael Rancourt serving in Pakistan. My reply from him when sayng that I was on to him was ‘ F… O… How lovely! It wasnt true love then! This is the second time this has happened to me and thank goodness I have never sent any money. Something rings alarm bells when the replies declaring love come too soon. Thanks for the replies on this site, otherwise who knows what would happen.
cheralyn
Can someone find out help me to find out if there is a captain richard goode in Iraq and if not let me know and how do you find where the ip address is comming from. dont know much about the ip address and tracking that down any help would help thanks.
Andrea
Hi Cheralyn,
I too would like to find out how you get someones IP address. If anyone could help that would be great.
cheralyn
ok i found what i needed to know on ip and you ladies can go to whatismyipaddress.com and read the simple instructions i found out the ip for the “captain” he is in nigeria. but i need a phone number to someone to find out who the man is in the picture and to let him know it is being used for scams to innocent american women for money. thank you for all information on the scams because i would have lost my grant money for college and i only get 141 a week in unemployment and i thought this man would have taken care of me.
thank you ladies so much for your stories and heroic efforts to save me and women like me
cheralyn
jazz
hi cheralyn
do u know a lt timothy bills based in kabul. i have been trying to get to the bottom of it but well dont seem to get anywhere. his pic if that is him actually quite cute.
i really hope you could help me.
Sarah
Please can anyone help i have read all the posts on here and i think someone is trying to scam me, he said about the phone charge thats mentioned on here alot.
can anyone tell me what to do, this is the name and address i have been given…
Sgt. Paul Kelly E8 Base-Mosul Camp-Liberty Number AA7/19/0407 Unit-Air Assualt.Victory camp base Adder Tallil Iraq
thank you
Sarah
donna sensenig
Hi Ladies
There are no US troops in Pakistan.Thanks for the tip to find someones ip. Glad you found out he was a scammer before you lost any money cheralyn.
Marcus
Well, there aren’t any troops in Paki that will readily tell you they are in Paki.
cheralyn
I confronted him on his identity and he got angry yes he wanted me to get the phone too and be carefull that is a scam they actually send the email to you and then you send it to a “liget” email address and it even has pictures on it with military men in or by a humve it looks real but it is not it gets sent back to them at one of their different addrresses. The phone for a sgt cost 680 and a captain cost 150 the email address for the sgt for the phone is ts2tsatellites@aol.com for the captain it is ts2tsatellite@aol.com do you see the differense look closely at the two emails. they are 2 different emails one is for more money the other for less. I think these guys are sitting in a boiler room type of job and this is their job and trust me they get paid to reel us in. This was not thought up byone person pulling a prank this is a sophisticated engineered complex organization. They will fight to protect it too dont think they wont. It hurts like hell and it hurts more when you know the true soldiers are innocent and the innocent soldiers are splattered all over the singles sites. I did tell him to get a web cam and show himself and he said I should not doubt him. Think about it ladies because I did all day, when the men are over there fighting for us and putting their lives on the line for us they seriously do not have time to sit for hours and talk to us each day or every other day. I am an army brat and I married a Navy man and yes I divorced, and I should have been smart enough to know that yes it is top secret what they are doing and sometimes not but go ahead and ask for the military address for them, an email address for any relatives in the states and then ask for phone numbers to relatives of theirs and if they wont give it to you you will know then you are being taken for everything you have including your time and energy and the ripped your sleep from you too. I can tell you a military man wants mom and family to know all about you and if the man you are talking to doesnt want to share that then he is fake. Think about it thes soldiers may die over there and before they go to battle the only people they are going t want to hear is family not us lonley women. If a military man has that much time they are going to talk to relatives not go on dating sites. I did a lot of soul searching and put myself in the military boots and thought if i was able to contact anyone I would not want to sit and take chances talking to a complete stranger in the states I would want to hear my mom and dads voce my sister and brothers and tell them i love them and that i will be home soon not a strangers. I got out of it because I am true to my faith and I prayed for guidence because i was getting lost in hs words over the internet and I couldnt see straight. I ended up on this site and it was an eye opener to read what you women had gone through and i though to myself I almost did the same thing to feel that love from someone because it has been so long since I have felt that way. I think that this site should be on the front lines also, fighting for the identity of our soldiers who have families here and have no idea that some low life is taking their identity in one country while our soldiers are fighting for their lives to get home in another. The other thing I can tell you is look at the pics really good look for wedding bands, maybe signs behind them saying where these soldiers were and investigate and lets start warning each other when we see or have contact with another military man and seriously he doesnt have to be military he can even be a teacher an engineer a dad or minister but lets fight this and yes we have a battle on our hands and hearts as single women but lets start getting greedy too make them prove themselves and who they really are and if they cant then report, report, report. YES I reported him to singles net.com the site where he found me and he goes by goodlookinggoode stay away from him he is definetaly bad news. Good luck ladies and I am in the fight with you. Let me know any other names these losers are using and lets start our own AMERICAS MOST WANTED: NIGERIA
Cheralyn
Yvette De Leo
Hi Cheralyn,
two names for you:
Kells Klin or Kline
Paulos or Paul Zacheus Becker
I’ve done my research, he is a scammer using soldiers pics, from the site is “Are you Interested.”
carey
Hi Cheralyn
Staff Sgt James Ruddock is one for your list. I have been incontact with 3 other women on different sites who have been scammed by him. None of us gave him any money though. I’m worried because he has sent pictures of himself with 2 little girls in and loads of pictures of him in uniform with his name on – I think this person exists and his details have been stolen. My emails mostly came from Washington according to his IP but some came from Ghana. This guy is smart though and he speaks almost perfect English in his msn and mail, I think he is a Ghanan who is living in America. I’m in the UK and he was going to move here with his girls to a house he apparently owns here.
CJ if there is a real James Ruddock I would like him to be warned that his family photos are being used in a scam.
Kerry Robinson
Hi Cheralyn, interestingly this name James Ruddock is very similar to the name of the receiver for Western Union I was given, from the false military tel site for the phone connection, James Bullock. I and the Western Union agents realised there was a discrepancy in the address, when the town name did not match the post code, so I didn’t pay, and then found all these sites and futher proof that i had been scammed. The false soldier I had been mailing was CAPT.JEFFERY HUMPREY, E8 ARMY CAMP VICTORY, AFGHANISTAN,and I’ve found a letter on this site which matched mine word for word from a SGT. KEVIN NATHANIEL, same camp. At least i didn’t pay the money, although they now have my name and no. and photo to use to scam someone else, no doubt.
NANCY BEACH
HI,I HAVE BEEN CHATTING WITH A JAMES RUDDOCK,PLEASE CONTACT ME
Kim
Hi, I wanted to know if anyone recently met a william spalding with the air force. Don’t know rank but he is 46 years old and in Afghanistan. I first of all would never send money to anyone…I did have one “widow” that was doing contracting work on a hotel in lagos…nigeria? Hadn’t asked for money but his voice did not go with the pic he sent. I requested his address and employers address and phone…told him I had no money and if he was a scam artist he would be very sorry and did not know who he was dealing with…he would be very sorry to have even considered scamming me…and to not contact me anymore if that was the case. I could see he went online without contacting me…meaning reading my email and never tried to contact me after the email. so what do I do next? Hate to think of the desperate some ladies are and those that take advantage of them.
lori
cheralyn heres a name for youon the dateing service mate1.net look for me he goes under nickawsome66 thats what he uses for his nic name but for his yahoo messenger its sgtnickscott66i have been a victim here please get back to me asap please.
cheralyn
hi lori
make sure I looked for what you wrote on the site and didnt find him so please make sure spelling is correct and i will look him up again.
cheralyn
lori
cheralyn what dose it mean when you cant find him or look him up dode it mean he still is a scammer cheralyn please get back to me ASAP please thanks so much and please tell me what i should do thanks lori
donna sensenig
Here is the name of another scammer.Tim Krieger His email addy is tkrieger_imo1@yahoo.com He says he is in Iraq and wants ts2 and transit money etc.
Janice
Hi,
Please add email address moro_tanko@hotmail.com to your list of scammer addresses. He goes under the name of Peter Moro Tanko and he’s supposed to be stationed in Afghanistan as a Sergeant. I, like all these other women, was naive and vulnerable and took this man’s declarations of love very seriously and sent him $14K Aussie dollars within a short period of time. Please contact me and I’ll happily forward other details to support what I say. Cheers, Janice
lorraine
Hi Janice i am so glad i haved found your contact regarding peter with the email address moro_tanko@hotmail.com he recently contacted me through the dating site saying he was a sergeant serving in Afghanistan his words to me were amazing saying how i am the women he has been looking for all his life and that his wife died 13yrs ago and he had a 16yr son in boarding school things seemed to be going ok until he suddenly said that his son needed a laptop as he was going to Ghana on a school trip he said he needed my help as he had no access to money as his money was in the states he gave me a lot of emotional blackmail about how upset he was because he could,nt help his son and foolish me fell for it sending $650 to Gulate Rahman in Ghana who he said was his sons teacher.Then 2 days later he said his son had emailed him saying it wasn’t enough and he needed another $350 i have not sent him the money and told him i have no more which he accepted.i am still in contact with him and have confronted him about what i have found out he denies eveything saying it is not him and that another army colleague gave him the email address and swears its not him but i don’t believe him and i am still playing him along ive told him there will be no more money and he still wants to keep in contact with me and wants to come here to me in Australia when he retires in August does any of this sound familiar to you he has also sent me his so called army pictures do you have any pictures of him cause i need to know if this is the same man who has conned me i’m sorry for what has happened to you and i feel lucky that it was only $650 i look forward to your reply as i really need to know if this is the same man
regards
Michele
Heidi
Hi Donna and Helen,
Pleasure! Us girls must stick together! Its awesome that we can help one another and protect the soldiers fighting abroad!
Heidi
Marlene
I am in Australia but I am backing you all the way to help the real heroes the true soldiers. Maybe all these scammer names should be on a website for all women to be able to access.
cheralyn
Hi Janice
How much is 14k dollars in us money? That would be great to hear more about this man. Ladies we really need to understand that these men are really good at what they do and I just want to say that it is as easy to fall in love with the man over the internet as it is if they stand in front of you. The only difference we cant take them to court to get the money back. I was lucky not to get mixed up in the money situation i stopped before i lost it. Everyone wants to be loved and we really want to believe that these men are being honest but think about it they are not. I ask now when i am on the dating site to email me and if they do i trace the ip immediately as to not waste my time and also I ask if they are in the states and if so they need to email me and then go from there. Those two questions can save you ladies a lot of heart ache. We owe it to ourselves noone is going to protect us so we need to find ways to do it ourselves. Remember ask if they are in this country and then ask them to send you an email make it seem like that would be better way to talk. If they dont want to and they want to go on IM right away get rid of him he is no going to prey on you with no witnesses. Figuratively speaking. Good luck and Janice if you could let us know more that would be great. Again the website for ip addressess is what is my ip address
cheralyn
hi Lori,
I dont know what to tell you. You can go to email reverse search or if you have city and state where he lives or where he is from call information and ask for him in that city or ask him if you are able to talk to one of his realatives so you can try and get him home faster. Just make it to where he is not suspisious of your intentions but get all information from him as much as you can and then start tracking good luck and if i can help more let me know.
cher
lori
hi cheralyn tyou but i got some info 4 youi have been chatting with this so call i thought soldier who said he loved me but he dissapeared on me last he has now contacted me again just today and then he gave me his friendsemail and he said he would like to chat with you i say ok so he comes back on and starts chatting with me then he says can i send you pictures of my son to you i said sure then after a short chat he says why i gtg now and i left it at that then the other soldier i was talking to email me and started chatting away with me and then he says im aboy of 14years old dont be angry please i need your help i am from ghana i lost my parents in a bad accident i lost them at age 10 iam lonely and i need a good education and now in junior high shcool so if you can please help mebecause i have been sacked from shcoolbecause of my shcool levis so please i am pleadingto you please help so i can have a foundtion to education than i said but john you sent me a picture of you and you look like grown up he says yes i do fraud for a livein please can you help me i say what is it you need john he said i need you to assist me so i can go back to shcool pleaseand i say how do i do that i say to john right out straight i have no money to give to you he said well i think you can send me clothes shirts shoesECT… i saywell ill think about that maybe he says ty
i said i need a address and then he says cu l gtg mum then he comes back on and i said what and why did you call me mum forhe says i didnt say you were my mom and i want u to take me as your last born cause i told him im all ready a mom of 3 adult boys i said believe in the lord your savoir he will take care of you he says i do believe in the lord i said do not lie to me please send me a picture of you he saysyou may thinkthat i am makingfraud i will open a web cam tomorowto viewme he said to me were are your elder childeren i say 1is at home and 1 is working he works in the investigations department i said im no 1 to play games here and i mean it he said i need a person to take care of me so what are you goin to send me what kind of stuff if only you can see im not a scammerso i said john i have to go now but keep praying to the lord then he comes right out the clear blue im not john my name is daniel i said why do you do this danielha=e says that is the military name i used so i say do you no what the penalty is 4 this he says yea i no and he said to me right out the if a mike twidge1995@yahoo.comcomes on to chat with you dont hes a scammer i said ok daniel thank youhe says just ignore him he only wants your money ok mom he says i like you that is why im telling you this and all his secrets and take care and have a nice day and that was it he went off line so what do you think and what should i do cheralyn yours truely lori
lori
johns email is john.adams@hotmail.com
Helen
Hi CJ
Thanks for the reply, I told my so called soldier…irwinpreston@att.net, that i didn’t believe he was a soldier and that he was getting no money out of me and told him good bye, not heard anything since. I think we all know deep down when something isn’t right and us women need to listen to our own instinct because it is very rarely wrong.
Helen
Lt Col Harry Mark
Dear Helen
Cpt Irwin Preston as been a Good and humble member of the special forces who has been faithful with his job During is service year in the US army . Any form to spoil his name will lead US army taking up a case against the person for impersonating him of a crime that he has not committed .we know this handiwork are coming from the hand of the talibans that has been dealt with by Cpt Irwin Preston here in the war zone .we are trying and making it possible for this evil perpetrators to be brought under the law.
Yours
Harry Mark
CJ
Ladies, the scammers have come home to roost. This “LtCol Harry Mark” is a fake and a fraud trying to ease your fears and cave into the fake Captain. I only approved his comment to show you the lengths they’ll go to. The fact that they’re coming here now shows that we’re making a difference.
Nice try “Harry Mark.” The Taliban aren’t that smart to know who their enemy is dating! Moron! Where in Europe are you exactly, anyway?
Claudia
I’m just wondering if anyone has been asked to cash an annuity check from Canada so that the military guy could take a leave and come visit?? I don’t trust this guy.. I didn’t know that you could even request leave at his leasure???
CJ
Claudia (and others) do NOT cash any checks these guys send. Even if they give you a check for $1000 and only ask for $400 back. The trick is that they give you a fake check that gets cashed by an unsuspecting bank. You send the $400 and spend the other $600. The bank realizes they cashed a fraudulent check and come to YOU for the full $1000. Be careful of selling stuff on the internet too if someone sends you a check for more than the price of the goods and asks you to send the remainder to them.
cheralyn
Hello Claudia
You can request leave of absence but it woul have to be very important leave when they are over there fighting. Wh would he want you to cash an annuity check.. I mean why also? Iwould ask him a lot of questions. True military men will answer many quetions when it comes to money, pay rate, or rank if you are their girlfriend or wife. If the money has to go into your account dont do it it is a scam and the money is fraudulent and you have toask yourself would you give your annuity check to a stranger to cash and pray they will give you the money? No I wouldnt and I dont think you would either. so be careful. If money is involved then dont touch it and also have him send you an emal and or send me a goofy one one that is not serious and I will trace where he is actually at and I am betting nigieria. My email if you choose to is dallas4868@gmail.com
Take care
cheralyn
Helen
Hi Cheralyn
When I checked the IP address of my so called soldier it came up with Atlanta, would this just be a con man in Atlanta? as it didn’t come up with Nigeria or anywhere like that.
thanks
Helen
CJ
Helen it is very easy to use and IP anonymizer to create fool computers into being someplace they are not. The bottom line is that even if it were a real soldier, drop him if he’s asking you for money.
Helen
Hi CJ
Iv just been approached on friends reunited dating by yet another soldier who apparently lives in new york. I have checked his ip address and it says it comes from a place called El Segundo in America, does this sound true
I must have scam me on my forehead or something lol.
his email address is timothybills@mail.com
Thanks
Helen
Marcus
Helen,
Do not trust anyone from an online dating site claiming to be in the military unless you meeting them in person and they show you a military ID or they email from a .mil email account. I can’t stress that enough.
jazz
Hi Marcus
I been in contact with Lt Timothy Bills who sed he is in kabul and even give me his service numbers and e mail me his photos. hmmm he is quite cute. when i checked his ip address its in sunnyvale california. he sed he went to ramsey hight school in birmingham alabama and when i checked, i cannot find anything about him at all. I did send him a laptop cos he sed his laptop doesnt work anymore.
i am still in contact with him from time to time. even when i confronted him he still sed he is not a fake.
Helen
Thanks Marcus, i replied back to him because I was a bit curious to what his plan of action was i think, any military men that approach me now alarm bells will be ringing straight away.
Helen
jazz
hi helen
i wonder whether this timothy bills is the same timothy bills that in conact with me. please reply asap
jazz
lori
cheralyn can some 1 tell me what IP stands for please i am still trying to find this soldier i mean the real 1 i wont stop till i do
Kasey
Beware of a scammer using the name Sgt. Marcus Garvey. He had me “meet” him on Windows Live messenger. He sent me a picture of a solider dressed in full desert gear w/o the helmet. I came across him on a very popular dating site. He told me that he was a staff Sargent, had in the US army for over 22 years and would be retiring in in 4 months, also was stationed over in Afghanistan at Camp Eggers. Told me his home town was Tampa and was his home base was Fort Lee NJ.(Fort Lee is in VA). He gave me two different addresses: futprint1z@hotmail.com and futprint1z@yahoo.com. He may use more.. He did mention that he has multiple messenger accounts. He told me that he has no family other than a sister, nephew, and 20 year old daughter living in Germany. He told me of his background that he went to Army-Navy Prep school in California and University of California where he studied marketing and met his ex wife. He also told me that he has an uncle that he does not talk with and that both of his parents, that were born on the same day, 2 years apart are dead. He gave me an address in the UK to send stuff claiming that his APO address is shut because he never used it and is retiring. At first he seemed very charming and convincing, and a lot of the info that he gave me checked out on the net. The first couple of emails that he set, I checked out the IP address from the first couple of emails and it was from the Middle East. So I ran his emails thru a check and found one of them to be from a 14 year old kid in GHANA. But I also ran his name and found out that there is a SGT Marcus Garvey In the US Army that was stationed at one time in England. So wanted to believe that there was a remote possibility, I asked him a few basic questions about his military background and about the camp that he said he was station at. I was able to find the website for Camp Eggers by just googling it. None of the answers he was giving me started to make any sense. Finally he sent a third email, I traced his IP address and found it to be in Ghana. I broke off all communications.. I was one of the lucky ones, I found out the truth about this person, before I was really scammed.
If you have doubts that the person you are talking with is the person that you think he is, more than likely he isn’t. Google what the person tells you, if it doesn’t make sense then majority of the time the person on the other end is trying to scam you.
Lisa
Hi Kasey! I too was “taken” by one Marcus Garvey, and he told me pretty much the same things he told you. Then he started asking for things…chocolate, “bisquits”, shower gel, a LAPTOP, and an E97 Nokia cell phone and bells and whistles went off. He never asked for money, though. A friend of mine is married to a Major in the Army and he took all the info I had on this guy AND his contact in Britain and is looking into this back in D.C. Pretty tough pill to swallow, isn’t it? I’m grateful I found this site, and I found it through Facebook by searching Marcus Garvey under his yahoo e-mail address.
Marcus
Just for the record, I’m not Marcus Garvey. CJ can vouch for me there.
Roberta
I am amused he told he was stationed in Fort Lee NJ that is a city in NJ…I drive by the exit on the way to a friends house..lol
Helena
Hi
Has anyone spken to someone called Moxon Clarke who claims he is col in US army?
Helena
thelma sweet
Hi Helena
Ihave been talking to a Moxon Clark who also is Wesley Clark COL in the US ARMY I am a bit suspicious can we find out where is E -MAILS are coming from
yours sincerely
Thelma Sweet
Cornwall E NGLAND
Carolyn Pihl
Hi to both of you. It’s now June and Moxon Clark (still a Colonel) is using the photo of retired General Wesley Clark and still cruising for women. He contacted me through a dating site called Fun at 50.
Vi
yes,he contacted me,and we have been chatting for several weeks,he told me that he was a widower,and is coming up for retirement.And he is in Iraq.Is he genuine?
I also have a photo of him.
Linda
Reading the comments from the ladies above – and my own experience – I know that Moxon Clark is in Ghana and retired in June 2010 – how many times, I wonder, has he retired. So I would say Moxon is certainly not genuine. Vi good wishes to you. Please be careful
cheralyn
Good morning ladies,
How desperate are we to find love? Me There is a man now saying he is in sports he is on the singlesnet.com. He goes by portableray as his screen name and I had him immedeatley write me in my gmail and then I traced it and it came up Lagos Nigeria and he stated he has never been in Nigeria. well I confronted him on that and told him I traced his computer the one that he is using right now to send me emails, to the city and country. You need to run the full garbled Ip address to get the accurate info. Go to whatismyipaddress.com and go to trace email and it will take you through step by step what to do. You are getting the one here in the states just like mail it has to go through several cities to get here and the same with a computer every computer that sends it through will have an IP address. If you need more help contact me at dallas4868@gmail.com I will be glad to send you links and help you through it.
cher.
Once you do start the IP tracking you will never stop but the key is to get them to your email before you IM with him. The nice thing is it will set your mind at ease and you will never have to wander again if you are being scammed. The IP will tell you immediately. and yes it is addicting and I did it with some of the men on the site that live in spokane washington and there IP came up Spokane Washington.
Here is what an IP address is
Every device connected to the public Internet is assigned a unique number known as an Internet Protocol (IP) address. IP addresses consist of four numbers separated by periods (also called a ‘dotted-quad’) and look something like 127.0.0.1.
Since these numbers are usually assigned to internet service providers within region-based blocks, an IP address can often be used to identify the region or country from which a computer is connecting to the Internet. An IP address can sometimes be used to show the user’s general location.
Because the numbers may be tedious to deal with, an IP address may also be assigned to a Host name, which is sometimes easier to remember. Hostnames may be looked up to find IP addresses, and vice-versa. At one time ISPs issued one IP address to each user. These are called static IP addresses. Because there is a limited number of IP addresses and with increased usage of the internet ISPs now issue IP addresses in a dynamic fashion out of a pool of IP addresses (Using DHCP). These are referred to as dynamic IP addresses. This also limits the ability of the user to host websites, mail servers, ftp servers, etc. In addition to users connecting to the internet, with virtual hosting, a single machine can act like multiple machines (with multiple domain names and IP addresses).
susan
Can you please helpm trace an Ip address my email is silvesdy@hotmail.com thanks.
cheralyn
ok greg on the singles net is not the one i am talking to and the one that is portable ray on there i am still trying to find out if he is legit. bare with me I have so many men and I really need to slow down lolololol
but the ip address was currect on the greg so that is good and now i know not to write him
Trine
Hi
I am a woman from Sweden, who has been contacted by a military man who is at war in Kabul, Afghanistan. He has been there for 1 year now.
His name: (C.S.M)Michael Johnson Brown, US Army, 51 years old, a son 15 years old and his wife was killed in Iraq, for about 3-4 years ago.
I also has pictures of him, a white man, very good looking.
I wants to know if he is for real or a scammer!!
Trine
cheralyn
Hi Trine, can you send the pic to dallas4868@gmail.com and does anyone know how to submit pics on here and if so we need to send all our pics of these men on here to compare and then nail the sonsof you know what.
cher
Paula
Hello,
Do you have a pic of this man? I would love to see if this is the same guy.
Heidi
Hi Cheralyn,
I can assure you I wont be chatting to anyone before I have checked out their IP address etc. Wish I had known that before….wouldnt have wasted time on this scumbag! Just wish I had a way of alerting the soldier who’s photos are being used. Am still a bit puzzled as to how he got on to a South African dating site though. Anyone have any idea?
Heidi
South Africa
Trine
Hi Cheralyn,
I will send all his pictures to you, because I want him to know about this. I think Michael is very good looking man!
Trine
Sweden
Monique
Hello ladies,
Just found this site and my mouth dropped open. Just last week Irwin Preston mailed me at a Dutch (!) dating site. Because he wanted me to mail him at his private address (irwinpreston@att.net like I read somewhere earlier in these comments) I googled his name and found all of you.
Eventhough all he did so far was praising me and telling me he thinks I’m beautifull (he couldn’t see my picture!!) I did inform the dating site. I also cut&paste his mail and picture before he deletes his profile.
Thank Heaven for Google!!
So, anyone interested in his picture??
Monique
From the Netherlands
jannette
i was talking to a man who used a difference name it was kelvin edwards i do have some photos of him but he said goodbye to me one night saying monique .i did ask him about it an all i heard was liers he has nt asked yet for any money.i got scam once an i have learn but now it is so hard to know who is honist out there.
CJ
Everyone,
I’ve written a new post that will flush out a few more details and give you some more insight into these scams. Here is the link:
http://www.soldiersperspective.us/2010/01/15/anatomy-of-a-military-dating-scam/
Deb
I have been chatting with a US soldier (well so i thought) for a week and a half now. Had the sob story about him being a single father, no parents or any other living relatives, supposedly lives in Miami, in Iraq at the moment tho, returning in 2 months to the US. Who ever it was even supplied photos, and even sent more when i requested them. Then tonight i was asked by this person to receive a parcel from him which is supposed to contain money that he cant take into the US. So if anyone knows how I can find the real SSG Richard Miller could you let me know so i can inform him. He looks a very nice person. I was sucked in in Australia
Tina
Hi Deb,
I have also be chatting to a US soldier for the last six weeks. He is supposed to be in Iraq and calls himself Major Henry Weightman. He has the same sob story about being widowed, lives in Jacksonville Florida, in Iraq at the moment and returning to the US in the coming weeks. He too says he has no parents and that his little boy of 11 has been in a military boarding school in NYC for the last 5 years. I have even been receiving emails from this little boy. He also rang me last night to discuss something important. The important thing was that he said he had USD$4million given to him as part of a business dealing with some oil millionaire who he provided escort to the border and whose wife he also saved from a terrorist attack. He asked if I would accept a package from him that contains this money, via a United Nations diplomat travelling to Australia and that all I needed to do was to provide my full name, address and confidential telephone number. When I refused he became angry on line almost borderline abusive and I felt afraid. I am also from Australia and in many emails he has said how he always dreamed of finding a sweet woman from Australia. He said he was coming here for me and to take me away to the US with him. He also, like a lot of other internet scammers supposedly soldiers from Iraq, has surprisingly bad grammar for someone of his rank. The pictures he initially sent to me are of a very pleasant looking man in his 50s. Can I please cross reference with your photographs from SSG Richard Miller? Can you call me on 02 9663 5887 or 0413 253 672.
I would greatly appreciate your help and being able to sleep peacefully tonight.
Deborah Martin
how familiar this sounds he is going by capt.brianwood46@yahoo.com with photos and all..hiscommander is Petreous…with his emial address as
usmgenwilliams@aol.com
how to check all this out…we are not this gullible….these guys need to be stopped will the military do anything, they are using their men as frauds.
AnnBritt
Hi Deb!
Me too, It’s the same story, butI got suspicius, try to finde him too. Iam still talking to him, he doesen’t know that I have checked him up here. Pls write to me so we can compare stories and pictures. annbritt631@hotmail.com. I’m from Sweden.
Helen
Hi Monique
I would be very interested to see his picture to see if it’s the same Irwin Preston that was emailing me.
Thanks
Helen
Monique
Hi Helen,
Just found another site on which we all can see our loverboy..lots of pictures and I bet he’s the same one..
http://www.internet-love-scams.org
Check it out!
Don’t know how I can cut&paste his picture on this blog….
Monique
Monique
http://www.internet-love-scams.org/forum/photoplog/index.php?n=6262
Sorry, this is the complete link
Helen
Hi Monique
Irwin Preston used the same tactics on me, after calling me his queen and that it was written in the stars that we met lol, he mentioned about getting a secure telephone line so that we could talk to each other without any threat of the taliban catching him, sent an email requesting my info, ie tel no., provider etc etc, and said that it would cost me firstly £900 for this connection to happen and I would get the £900 back within 24 hours! Even if i had £900 to spare (which I don’t) i would never have sent him money and knew something wasn’t completely right. my email address is spookywoo@hotmail.co.uk if you would like to send his pictures, it would be interesting to see if its the same photo.
Helen
lori
CJ IF ANYONE COMES ACROSS SGTNICKSCOTT66@YAHOO.COM PLEASE LET ME NO ASAP IM STILL DETERMAND TO FIND THE RIGHT SOLDIER BY THIS NAME
Helen
Hi Monique
Thanks for that, yes it’s the same person, do these people know their pictures are being used or are they the real scammers?
Helen
Heidi
Hi Deb and Tina,
My soldier was Philip Miller……….. basically same story! Wonder if its same scammer? Do the pictures say Miller on the uniform? There was once a mail in which he called me Tina…….when i challenged himon it he said Tina was his Mum. This was when I had already become suspicious!
You can contact me on heidi.lynn1@gmail.com
Lets compare notes!
Heidi
South Africa
Tina
Army Generals Apologize for Walter Reed
Hi Deb and Heidi
I finally have a peaceful resolution to my debarcle. After some internet research on Major Henry Weightmanm, I turned up a Major General George William Weightman currently living in North Carolina. The images supplied to me by my Nigerian scammer, actually came from transcripts and military news postings from the following story: Read on …….
Maj. Gen. George Weightman, who was recently fired as head of Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and Army Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Kevin Kiley apologized for substandard outpatient care at the medical center and vowed to improve the system at a House hearing Monday
I will be contacting the gentleman in writing to inform him of the fraudulent use of his photos.
Good luck in your research!
Heidi
Hi,
Good news Tina!
Deb and I have discovered that the photos of both our soldiers are of the same guy. The details differ in places but otherwise word for word the same.
Heidi
Tina
Hi Heidi
I’m pleased for you. DO you have any way tracking the real solider to let him know he is being used in this way? I have actually been able to find contact details for the true identity of the man in my photos, as the scammer was stupid enough to use images and surname of a very high profile military man. I am sending a letter together with copies of the photos emailed and some of the correspondence.
Maybe you can dig up some information (if you want to take it that far) on people finders.com It’s like a telephone white pages listings for the US. Read your emails carefully for any clues as to where he might have said he lived. I went on facebook also and found relatives who had posted photos showing him in them and found that one of them lived in Jacksonville FL, where this man said he lived (and showed me pictures of his house as well). As I used to be a debt collector and trained to trace bad debts, I put those skills to use again and was able withing 48 hours to pinpoint an exact address. Once you do this, you may purchase personal information at a small cost (usually around $14). This info gives you telephone numbers, relatives, address history for the last 40 years and all sorts of other information, which the scammer may also have purchased into order to create a composite false identify of your lover boy. Good luck if you are taking it further!
thelma sweet
Dear Sir,
Could anyone help me please have been talking to an American in Afg his name Moxon Clark or Wesley Clark says he is an American General Iam a bit suspicious as his grammer is no quite right would be grateful for any information
yours sincerely
Thelma Sweet
Cornwall England
Tina
Hey there Thelma. If you e-lover is General Moxon Clarke, then I’m the Dali Lama! If his grammar is not right then you are being scammed. Does he use phrases like “I need to know much about you”? Ã surely have to find that angel sent from God above to take away my everyday loneliness, as loneliness has been my everyday worry in life”? Then you are a target.
Mine forwarded pictures of someone called Staff Major Henry Weightman when in fact it turned out to be Major General Henry Weightman of the US Army, one of Bush’s and Donald Rumsfeld’s cronies. I couldn’t believe this idiot scammer did not do his homework well. He chose to use the identify of one of the most senior members of the US army with all the high powered buddies and access to all the army intelligence known to man. I have reported it and have contacted the real man in question as I thought he should definitely know about this. good luck with yours.
Tina
Hey Thelma. I just googled a General Wesley Clarke of the United States Army and yes he does exist but you don’t know who the person on the other side of your emails is. Why don’t you invite him to webcam session: see if gives you the same line I got: sorry but cannot because of security reasons. Thought I’d help out.
Cheers
Tina
CJ
Thelma, Wesley Clark is the former UN Commander. This past presidential election, he was one of the Democratic nominees but dropped off early. I can ASSURE you without a doubt that you are NOT talking to Wesley Clark. He’s a married man and too busy doing stupid things here in our country.
Carolyn Pihl
Dear Thelma,
I have recently been in contact with Col. Moxon Clark, who looks suspiciously like Wesley Clark, and I’m getting the story he’s half English/half American, wife and daughter dead in car crash, adopted son he adores in Florida, due to retire soon, blah, blah.
thelma sweet
Hi Tina
many thanks for your reply glad I found this site, thought there was something odd about him from the start
yours sincerely
Thelma
Helen
Hi Thelma, if your thinking something isn’t quite right about this so called soldier then you are probably right. If you decide to carry on communicating with him it won’t be long before he will be asking you either for money or asking you to do something else “dodgy” for him.
Helen
thelma sweet
Hello Helen
thank you for your reply been waiting for him to ask for money, how do these guys get hold of U S army personal documents. many thanks
yours sincerely
Thelma
thelma sweet
Hello CJ
Many thanks for your imformation Ithought he was a fraud it will give me much pleasure to tell him so
Yours sincerely
Thelma
Helen
Hi Thelma, as far as we all now they just go through the internet and get peoples pictures and information and then use the names and photos, the fella who contacted me said he was in the us army but i didn’t get pics of him in uniform, just normal day-to-day pics of him, he was gorgeous looking though so don’t know where he originates from
helen
Heidi
Hi,
Have also found out that they use the photos of previous scams on their new victims! Will certainly think twice about sending my photos to people in the future!
Heidi
Lisa
Hello,
I have been chatting with a guy that says he is a SSG Mike D. Graham an E6 n the Army deployed in Afghanistan and goes by the nick name Squiggles…if you have been talking to him and this is a scam, please let me know.
Thanks
Carrie
Hi, Anyone heard of Chris Knox? He is also a scammer. “Army Commanda” in Iraq and will be coming home at the end of March. Can’t wait to spend the rest of his life with me. Blah, blah, blah… Ladies, please watch out!
laura
Darn…same story but different name, FESTUS SMITH
cheralyn McDowell
Hello ladies I just wrote to the Embassy in Nigeria. I submitted a letter and here is what it says:
There are many of us women on the internet who have been scamed by men posing as U.S. military soldiers and who have been stealing pictures off of Facebook from American men and their families. The one in paticular is Williams Olakunle and he said on Yahoo Intant Messaging that he does this because he said he needs money for food and school. Another one is Jayzaza Onyilo who has threatend me and said he is with the Taliban and that he is going to blow up some parts of the United States and threatend my life and said he was going to come here and find me and make me beg for my life. These members are on singlesnet.com and other dating sites that are free and they are going after the single women if you need more proff there is a web site that women are going to and trying to find out how to stop these people from doing this.
Please send me a response on what to do and I thank you for your time and I hope you catch them and lock them up as they have hurt so many women in the United States and around the world. Please help us stop the ones we give information about. Here is the web site.
http://www.soldiersperspective.us/2009/10/28/the-new-military-dating-scam/#comment-54345
Thank you again
Cheralyn McDowell
Heidi
Hi Lisa and Carrie,
Check the Ip address and use CJ’s tip of asking him to send an email via his military email!
Heidi
mandi
hi
has anyone heard of steven mcabe? my mother in law has had a guy email her via a dating website saying hes in the us airforce, his wife died 6 years ago and his two teenage kids live in nyc, after 3 days he confessed his love to her, and unforuntaley shes “fallen” for him, he even sent her flowers. hes promised a life together and has even said he wants to be walking hand in hand with her in heaven, this morning it seems he has asked her for a large amount of money, something to do with getting leave. ive read all the posts on here and the story sounds so simular to everyone else but she wont listen, she wants to believe its true. so if anyone else has had contact with this man please let me know,
thanks
mandi
ann
Mandi
I have been contacted by someone purporting to be the steven mccabe. He has sent me a copy of his passport (which has been altered along with pictures of “him and his kids”, He first of all asks for $300 for a phone connection and then $2100 to enable him to come over and visit. His story is that his wife was killed by a drunk driver, his kids live in America and he has a house in Kent. He is a FAKE – steer well clear, The real Mr McCabe has had his ID stolen and this person is posing as him.
CJ
Ann,
If you send me the photos, I can contact the real SGT Steven McCabe and see if he’s aware.
Tracy
CJ any news on steven mccabe and the real man . He has scammed me too. I have a post nearer to the beginning regarding him
.Mandi he is deffo a scammer and said the same to me if you want to know more ask away and i can send you some of wat i have for your mother in law…hes making alot of money …change her mind and show her this site ,,,xxx
Anonymous
This guy is still going…I am in contact with him, we met on a dating site….what can be done about this?
Dyan
Ts2 line scam/military dating scam
This scam(er) uses many different names.
Jeffery Perez Connell
Perez Connell,
Jeffery Connell
Connell Perez
Connell Jeffery
Ricky Gibbs, Ricky D. Gibbs..Says he a 1 star general but can’t’ tell me that a one star general is a Brigadier General)
What these guys don’t know is that is that I have been talking to them via different yahoo emails. All because my cousin got suspicious of some solider Jeffery Perez Connell. Colonel to be exact.
She asked if I could check him out. ( military brother who could use AKO) All of these guys have the same story, have the same kid named Ryan who is either 15 or 16 and live in Texas with his Grandmother. The pictures he send are of the same man. He says he is a peacekeeper. Which is usually done by the UN not the US military or so I am told.
He starts out, the spelling is okay, but then it’s okay baby.. I love you baby… baby baby, baby and when you ask if they know your name they say, of course I do baby. Yeah okay! Needless to say he is vague.
He will ask you to install a Ts2 line so he can talk you. However he does show up in the mobile available.
So he does have a cell but will tell you that he it’s not safe for him to call you on it. (but it’s safe to Text to me on?) He might tell you that the money will be refunded. I putting this on as many scam sights as I can, with hopes of alerting woman who might be vulnerable to this scam!
lo
just found out last night ive been scammed his name is sgt matt swain of e8 victory camp base adder tallil iraq pics emails msn and phone calls really knew what he was doing how stupid could i be! very!feel a right prat only got myself to blame so be carefull.shame we cant let the real person in the pic know how they are being used.
JP
Dear Lo
Just read your mail 25 Jan.
I was also ‘scammed’ by the same guy as you were scammed by, but he used a different christian name. I was on a dating site and he contacted me Dec.’09 Said he was a Captain in US Army in Iraq but for Security reasons, not allowed to divulge exact location…also said he was divorced with one child and due to go back to the US shortly. He sent me pics. and he was also on MSN (chatted for hours every night) and had email addresses on Hotmail. Called me from Iraq a few times. Must admit his English Grammar and spelling weren’t bad at all and he was quite intelligent. I fell for him hook, line and sinker! Strangely enough, my scammer tried a few times to chat with me on Webcam but I’m new to this type of technology (which he knew) and couldn’t set it up properly/got cut off (obviously he must have cut me off deliberately). Needless to say, I sent money to Accra, Ghana, via Western Union, address: 37 Airport Road, and became suspicious. I have spent literally hours on my computer surfing the web/doing research, etc… and lo and behold, on Sunday night I found our scammer’s profile (pic.) on a couple of social network sites. It is the same guy but he has different details in his profile. I magnified the badges on his uniform and his stripes and a T-shirt with a badge on left hand side of breast that he was wearing whilst exercising in the Gym. I found out all I needed to know about his Army Unit, etc…and found out that they were in Afghanistan and had returned to the USA in Nov.’09 already! I found out so much information on Google Free People Search, i.e. his real age, different towns/states he’d lived in, relatives’ names, etc…& boy, do I now know a lot about the USA and Iraq! Lo, I considered myself to be a highly intelligent woman with a College education and a good job and now I feel so ashamed and humiliated for falling for such a ‘Con.’ I’ve spent a lot of time crying recently and now enough is enough. We all have to pick ourselves up and move on with our lives. This has made me a much stronger person and if nothing else, I have empowered myself by learning about computers/websites/searching for info., etc…
ATTN: CJ – I have a lot more information on hand which I’m not comfortable writing about in this forum in case said scammer’s reading this…If you’d be so kind and give me your private email address (my scammer will know mine if I write it here) I think there’s a chance he/they could be caught. They became careless towards the end and I became very clever in acting very stupid towards the end! I’m sure that most of the scammers’ names I read about here are one and the same person/couple of guys based in Internet Cafes in Accra or Lagos…I see from another lady’s mail herein, a scammer by the name of Miller. I know of this one too…Also, since all this happened to me, I have been receiving emails from dating agencies (I googled their names and found out they are also scams from Ghana/Nigeria/Russia) and messages on my mobile ‘phone from a Mrs Brown in Hong Kong, advising me to collect my Lotto payout of millions of USD’s! I haven’t done the Lotto – and certainly not in Hong Kong – for years, and I don’t belong to any dating agency now!
I hope that someone somewhere is reading this and when their eyes were once closed, they are now wide open…
JP
Marcus
The email addresses for all of the authors are listed on The Authors page listed at the top of the page. Feel free to grab CJ address from there and email him directly.
sheena brant
hello not sure if this is same guy use name ssgt max swain 48 years old sent me pics talked for 4 months now msn etc text on phone seems genuine guy untile i saw his pics on this site thst shows who these people are he saif he comes from miami lives alone parents died when he was a kid does nay one no this guy with any info please
sheenaxxxxxxxxxxxxx
lori
well i just found my scammer tonight useing the IPhe was from nigeria and your right dyan baby baby baby thats what this sgtnickscott66 was saying to me ok hun and then ok babe yes babe i played him like he played me now i need to find the real soldier and i will with some ones help on here i hope. and no he did not get a red cent from me either. i was to smart for him boy i love this IP thing its great thank you all lori
Heidi
Hi Lori,
Yes the baby and honey sounds soooooooo familiar. Good luck with finding your real soldier…….I have been trying for weeks. Am determined not to give up till I do!
Heidi
rosi
i feel so stupid now to be sucked in by ssg.michael rancourt i have send money and have lost everything because of him i believed everything he told me im sucker and had poor xmas because he told me he was coming home to me..never happened
marie
wao i read all this and i feel the most stup woman i wipe out all my account for sgt trevor scott to come home to me they get me for 3 transacion but the last one the ask 5,000 dollar if any body know something about this sargent please let me know he was suppost home for engagment and becaus i dint send the money he can come and now im in shock
lori
heidi how do we find our real soldier i wont stop till i do lets work together on this what do you say
Helen
Just found on another scam website that Irwin Preston is now on dating direct affinity going under the name of irwin 624, he sure gets around alot, ladies be aware.
Lisa
Helen what is the other site…thanks
Helen
Hi Lisa
“dangersofinternetdating, quite a bit of info on there aswell, if uv been contactd by irwin preston though if you type in google, scammer irwin preston, there’s a few website about him with pics etc
Lilly
The best thing to stop the scammers to ask them using the webcam!Photo is not enough and Ip adress can be changing and a good IT guy can create a fake .mil email adress too
After 1-2 chatting you have to ask for using the webcam! It is allowed for the soldiers in iraq and in afghanistan too.If they dont want it: red flag!
Heidi
Hi,
Lori, thats fine with me!
Lilly, my ‘soldier’ pushed and pushed me to buy a webcam as I didnt own one. By the time I got round to it I was a bit suspicious of him so never did. I am not what the idea why?? It goes against everything I have read.
Heidi
Lilly
@Heidi: hmmmmm…it is interesting. webcam is the best to check someone.His face, body, voice etc..
wanda
but why do they ask u to buy a webcam and they don’t have one…I m confused about this.
Marcia
I think we were both talking with Wisdom Bell, Mr Michael whoever he is ask me the same thing 2 all that u wrote about him he did the same exact scam with me. Just in the past 3 days.
Miki
I’ve bee chatting with a Phil Adams. Says in the Army in Iraq Bhagdad. Said his laptop broke so needed a new one so we could see each other. Seem OK, but he gave me an address of 60 Mango Tree Ave. accra Ghana to mail it to. Said he would be going to Western Africa within the next couple days. I didn not mail the laptop. I questioned him about everything to include his IP address which was in UK. Said IP is probably a security thing – he didn’t know why. Advised that he would no longer ask for anything since it makes me uncomfortable. I’m not sure if this is legit. I met him on Match.
Miki
I also have a few picture of him. Would be more than happy to share them to confirm if a scam.
Miki
The original IP Address comes out of Ghana, but all the others are coming out of Kansas, here in the US. Can they change their IP address?
Angel
I would be interested in these pictures, please send to nic_angel26@hotmail.com
lori
HI HEIDI PLEASE KEEP IN TOUCH WITH ME IF YOU HERE ANY THING ON THIS SGTNICKSCOTT66@YAHOO.COM AND I WILL DO THE SAME FOR YOU IM GETTING READY TO CALL THE OPERATER TOMOROW AND FIND OUT A LISTING OF NICK SCOTT FROM DALLAS OR DALTON GEORGIA I GOT TO FIND HIM I CANT REST TILL I DO I NO HE WAS BORN 1966 I HAVE HIS PICTURE FROM THE DATEING SITE MATE1.COM AND IT TELLS ME HES IN THE ARMY WHAT BUGS ME THERE HAS NOT BEEN A FILE COMPLAINT ON THIS GUY WHY.HEIDI RUN A IP ON HIM AND LET ME NO WHAT OR WERE ITS COMEING FROM AND THEN ILL RUN IT AGAINST WHAT I FOUND AND SEE IF IT MATCHES OK
Heidi
Hi Lori,
Mail me at heidi.lynn1@gmail.com. Lets put our heads together
Heidi
Helen
Hi everyone, iv actually found the person in my pics on facebook would u believe, his name isn’t irwin preston and he has put messages on the net saying that his pics have been stolen from a modelling agency site, he knows they are being used by scammers and says he has notified the police about it, just goes to show you can find anything if you try lol.
Helen
concerned niece
please let me know if any of you have been ion contact with a Srgt. Justin wrightman.
MELINDA
HAS ANYONE HEARD OR TALKED TO A JOSEPH LINGO..
Susan
joseph lingo is on netlog a BIG HUGE SCAM SITE!!!!! hes not a soldier.
annatjie desmet
Hi all, just laughing. Ever heard of Irwin Kelly calling himself the Captain in the bomb squad, but actually just a Sergeabt (E-5) rank. After giving me the poem and $ thing, now he’s gone to facebook and trying out all the ladies there. He still e-mailed me tonight. And the spelling is worse. Somehow he is stationed in Kabul and loves me dearly. Wants to leave the army and marry me. Waiting for me on-line, but nothing to see.
irwin4kelly@yahoo.com. Anyone know him lol?
Annatjie
laurie
any one have pic s of thre Lingo …
please send 2 me so i can c if mine is same man
correction on my e-mail :
WARMNCUDDLIE1@YAHOO.COM
Laura
He is a scammer. Beware…
sassia
Has anyone been talking to A SGT MIKY REDE ? Based in Afgan Camp ?
Heidi
Hi Wanda,
Dont know if he had one or not as I didnt have one……….there must have been some hidden agenda but its unusual as they seem to avoid webcams if at all possible.
Juanita
Hey Ladies… here is another soldier scam…Soon_In_Ky and McHendrickson on Match.com… he says his hame is McBright Hendrickson, widowed, wife and son died in plane crash, he as a 13 yr old daughter and his parents are deceased, he is a only child…. real smooth writer… wont give out phone number or when he will be on to IM…says he is in Iraq, then says he is taking care of his daughter, then he needs a loan to pay the Generals so he can come back to the states… beware… you don’t pay to get out of the military service other than with your life or doing your signup time… money won’t do it…trust me I was in the military….mchendrickson@yahoo.com or mchendrickson@live.com these are his email addresses… so beware he is lurking…
sara
I have recently been a victim of McBright Hendrickson. Sent him money to come home. Big romance. Very smooth talker, Now his son is supposedly in Iraq with him with a possible brain tumor. Money is sent through a Col. Petzel who has a decidedly Nigerian accent on the phone. High pressure moves to get money. Sends very romantic letters and promises. The cost of flying home keeps going up and up. The money contact is a bogus Kenneth Ellison in Vancouver WA. McBright won’t answer questions, all a big secret, tells you his has plans for marriage, family and a future. Does not mean a word of it. Very convincing and talks you into giving money to get him out of Iraq at a very high price. Don’t fall for it. He is a heart breaker and a sociopath. Beware!!
Trish
Has anyone come across someone calling himself Jakson admas/jakson adams saying he has done final tour of Iraq supposed to be sergent 1st,class have several photos of him close up in uniform and also civilian clothes says he is from Florida, with son called Stephen aged 15 he is divorced and his son is living with best friend til he gets discharge papers for leaving army. would never come on webcam. reason being is that i have found out today that he is actualy a scammer as i have not heard from him in 18 days and because of the iraq war i wanted to find out if he was still alive and ok i contcat the dating sight that we both joined to find out he was a scammer , he goes the nick name of NIACHA his pictures are quite convincing of a soldier even though they are not of him. if you have heard from this man get in touch or where can i leave pictures of this person for his identity to be know so he knows he is being used as a scam age approx 48-50 please get back to me asap ..
Jakson Adams
Am Jakson adams and it true i had a contact with miss Patricia Williams. Things wear going on well with us and we decided to meet each other when i get retied from the army. i was once chatting with her and some of my friends came in to me room and wear talking to each other. when this woman head their voice, she suspected the language is from an African and am from Ghana because a Ghanaian has scam her because. I explain everything to her until we continue to chat again. i will call her to hear my voice because she always complain i should call her. so i was busy at work and don,t reply her mail all of a sueding this woman write to stating that am a scam because i did not show up on the messenger and don,t reply her mail as well. i was very sad when i read that mail and decided not to contact this lady Trish again but a friend of my told me she hard gone this far to write saying am a scam and am not. I hope this lady will bow her head in shame because she has no any prove about me scamming any body and moreover am not a scam. i hope she will redraw her comment immediately.
CJ
“Jakson” is writing you from Africa, yet claims he is not African. His internet provider is the African Network Information Center and is writing from the 3rd Floor of the Ebene Cyber Tower. It’s amazing what a reverse IP checker can find out.
Nice try, Jakson.
trish
C.J Gosh you are so clever, to find that out, and here was me feeling so belittled that perhaps I had been given the wrong in fo, about jakson. what a cheeky bugger ! anyway just wanted to say that had two letters in today from to upset ladies better not give their names here but if you want them drop me a line when you get time I dont want to write to in andate you with mail as you have enough to contend with, anyway the 2 ladies in ?? are lloking for their lost loves in US forces and want to try find them. One is an officer ( trainee ) she sent the pics to me and she thought it might be jakson but it wasnt so we have cleared that up, the other one has said that jakson has now got a new profile under OASIS ACTIVE, (doent mean a thing to me sory but you might know of it ) he neds to be locked up give him bread and water for a month…. and a few lashings with the cat o, 9 tails or better still hang him by his balls ! yes I prefer that one ! Ha ha ( sorry brit sense of humour ) best wishes Trish
Marlene
The spelling gives that one away.
trish
Hello this is a letter to the gentleman calling himself jakson Admas. I am never too big or too old to apologize to anyone if I have said or done something wrong to them.. IF they give me the proof I need to clear up the subject in question, shall we put it this way it was a long time before jakson wrote to meI kept on writing and received nothing not one line back!!! and the phone calls never came, in the mean while I had a few mails telling me that you were in deed a scam, and just using the pics I had all over my home of you,that were someone else…. in fact I had an email in this morning of someone else using your name and identity so who is right and who is wrong. I never never wanted to believe that any one could do that to me because of the past thing that happend and I had moved on, and was able to send the necessary docuements to jackson for him to see what had happened I do not think I have done anything wrong at all, If Mr Admas is innocent then YES ,I would willingly beg forgivness from him and say to the world that a mistake was made… that I was given the wrong in formation to lead me to beleive he was a scammer but that is how it was sent to me,,,, so its up to you, either be a man and reply to me and tell me why I am wrong and get back on the computer and phone you still have my numbers I would think and put the world to; right… An yway why would the agency write to; me and tell me to cease contact with you? it near broke my heart to read that and then topped with n o news from you and no calls and no mail , what was I to thmink, and as I have been in formed MILITARY can use Web cams and phones and get communication to the people they want to,so I leave it to you I am defending myself so you defend yourself to me, thats the least you can do, after what I have received…. Trish WILLIAMS
Angel
I would be interested in seeing the pictures you have of this guy, nic_angel26@hotmail.com please?
Teresa
Hi, every one look out for a Martin Heade, supposed lieutenant colonol in Aghanistan, last seen on friends reunited dating website a week ago….usual story…dead parents…widowed, with 2 young children…Just about to move, he said, so was obviously going to ask for money for the phone scam! Have blocked him..but he disappeared from the website as soon as he made contact with me…probably on others so if you should come across him please report him…thanks.
donna sensenig
Wanda
They want you to send pics and go on web cam in case they can’t get money any other way they will threaten to send these to your friends employers etc. unless you pay up. This is blackmail. So be very careful what pics you send and nothing on the web cam you don’t want the world to see. Good luck and be careful
wanda
That is so terrible…I told my family that I had come in contact with a scammer. His name was Wisdom Bell he was on yahoo as Wisdom_bell44@yahoo. Ihave reported him to yahoo and I have reported in to Black Singles Connection and he has been taken off that site. I am quite sure he will reappear as someone else. I have learned my lesson. This person wanted me to intercept a package from the airport 2millon dollars to start our life with. That was the red flag for me I told him that I could not do it after given it some thought. I then told him what CJ said about sending me an email from him AKO account and he did not know what that was!!!!! He was so convincing so believeable. I guess I have gauiliable written all over my forehead….
Heidi
Wanda,
They will also use your pictures to scam some unsuspecting guy……..a vicious circle. That is one way they get the photo’s of the soldiers……..they have scammed them previously.
Heidi
Charlotte
got one at the minute going by the name of SGT KEVIN NATHANAIEL says he loves me hes from the U.S.A wants me to regiters with some phone company like all the rest of you but im not fooled did my research and A: it dont cost anything for them to ring B: you cant phone them for obvious reasons C: they have either got a pilgrim number or they have a paradime sim card so i know this mans is trying to scam me for something but i will go along with it for a while longer just to see how far hes going to try it i will find as much info out as i can about him then his ass his mine lol xxx
Charlotte
Hey! you, ve got lovely pics and a bright smile, just want to say hi, and hopin to hear back from you angel hello Kevin, thats nice of you to say so hope your well xxxxI just hope this doesnt piss you off cos most people dont like men in uniform……..
a little about myself………………..born and brought up in usa by british parent, i got enlisted in the army at the age of 22, am currently stationed here in kabul afghanistan, i have been to UK on several occasion and i intend to relocate to UK soon.
tell me more about yourself too.singles? thats not possible, you cant be this beautiful and be single, i find that hard to believe. a tattooist? how profitable is that?keep in touch Kevin was nice talking to you xxxxxHi Angel,how has your day been? well i woke up about 2hrs ago, have been relaxing, just came online to check if i gat something from you before preparing for tonite patrol. what you gonna be doing this weekend? am sure you are havin unlimited fun there lol………well as for me am gonna make sure there’s no more attack from the Taliban this weekend, its really nice to hear from you again, hope to hear from you again and get to know you better. keep smiling.Hello Angel, how was your nite? sweet dream i guess……….anyway am just come back to the camp base after a long nite patrol, so tired now and i need to sleep but i could be back online later in the evening to chat with you cos i enjoy doing that, keep smiling angel cos am sure your smile is gonna make another brighter day for me.
you could come online to yahoo messenger and ask those questions, we can talk about them there
kevin.nathaniel51 @yahoo.commsn and yahoo both work together am sure, you can still add me in your id. its gonna be a pretty busy week for me here, we got red alert. wish we could stay together on phone.your smile ill take you anywhere.can i ask you for a big favor? i need to print out your pics, post on the wall in my room so i can always look at it each nite am going on patrol and when am back in the morning.wow, thanks for that. its really gonna make my day.have done something today but am not sure you ill like it, i hav just told my friend about you, told him i got someone am datin in uk now eventhough we have not started dating an he really like this. hope you dont mind?baby it ill really makes my day to hear your voice before going out on patrol each nite but everything pass through the admin department and i just asked them about it, the ladies there told me we could talk on phone but there’s a telephone company in charge of the troops in iraq and afghanistan you ill need to register with first and charges fees need to be sort before a call can be set up for us and i can call you anytime i wanna. they already gave me the info of the company but i gotta tell you this first.what kind off fees do i need to pay ? and how do i register with them ? send me all i need to know and i will see if i can do it babe x x x x xshe gave me the into , you ill need to introduce yourself to the telephone company and send these to their email address:
you will have to send email to the company and introduce yourself to the company as my girlfriend that you ill need to connect with your boyfriend in Afghanistan and you send the company this information so they can use it to locate me in Afghanistan.
or
SGT.KEVIN NATHANIEL
E8 ARMY CAMP
VICTORY, AFGHANISTAN.
the lady says the fee is for the phone callin registration and it has to be done for security reasons. it ill be an honor to have someone i can always talk to on phone before going out each nite, but angel if you dont wanna do this you dont have to do it, but ill really appreciate your voice on phone.
I have to go on patrol soon, ill be back online here tomorrow morning.its all a bit complex for a phone call i understand why it has to be but i thought is was just a case of you getting a pilgrim number and ringing anyone you needed to anyway i will have a look into it see how much its going to cost be safe and i will speak to you in the morning xxxxx Thats the story so far lol this guy cant spell has no clue who hes talking to so i will see what hes got to say in the morning when hes finishe is sp called night patrol lmao xxx
Rachel Boden
Hi Charlotte… I had the exact messages and the same story from him. Full of charm, and was indeed taking in by it for a couple of weeks, until his eloborate ” leaving request form “. He was asking for nearly £1,500 to grant him leave !! Played along with it until for awhile to gather evidence and its now in the hands of the Police. But get this , He is a now dead !!! Strange hey !!
Carole
Hi Charlotte & Rachel,
Me too! Exact same message word for word. This only happened today. I became suspicious so started searching through google.
I’m obviosly going to put a stop to it and inform the website he contacted me on.
Kerry Robinson
I have just trawled this list for half an hour, and I am so glad I bothered, because I have been scammed, and I actually had the money on the table at the western union agent, but there was a discrepancy in the address for the transfer reciever,so I didn’t pay. I rang the western union office, and she said, this was not the first time she had heard this story. So I searched online for ‘ paying for sat. phone line for military personel, and I got this list.
And your mail has some of the exact phrases as mine, except it was CAPT. JEFFERY HUMPREY, E8 ARMY CAMP, VICTORY, AFGHANISTAN. He sent me the most beautiful poetry, I sent poetry back to him. I was almost convinced, but his grammer was not perfect, which didn’t sit right, and then I noticed he was still using the date site, even though his poems were …its you and only you etc. Man I did not realise how desperate i was to be loved. Thank God this has only gone on for just over a fortnight. I was only on the datetheuk site for less than 2 mths. I have cancelled my sub, but i will be reporting this guy. And the pictures were so cute. To think he may have robbed them from a soldier who is now dead. Reading your message, I have absolutely no doubt I was scammed, at least I kept my instincts and didn’t actually pay the money. But I said some personal stuff on their to someone who is obviously criminal. What a sucker ! But I would be feeling a lot worse if i’d paid the money.
Heidi
Trish, could you sent a picture of ths Niacha…….his m o sounds similar to my scammers story………chance its the same guy? He is very active and reusing the photos over and over.
heidi.lynn1@gmail.com
Heidi
trish
Hello Oh so glad had a reply for my plight wonder if its the same guy have you got the lovelt pics then, Yes send me your email and I can forward the pics to you or you can find them un der my thread at ILS ( tickle my tea) what ever is easier in ILS I have the original in trouductory photo of guy calling himself Naicha from Florida and thats on the ILS scam board as well but I couldnt get it offf the dating site myself as well I just couldnt so I wrote to ILS and they did it and put it up there, still cant bring myself to smash all the photos in frames of him as am deep down hoping they will find the real man but will have to come to termw with it soon I know drop me a line you can get me at trishwills60@talktalk.net also and I am on yahoo.com also un der trishannewills so come on over for a chat they say w heads are better than one, how long did you know the guy,,, I go back to October of last year til around 3 weeks agao so I am still a bit raw! but come on down and talk to me all the best TrishW….
susanne
Hi Folks, thanks for the heads up. Just started communication with a US staff sgt Rick Rancourt Based in pakistan. Was curious as to why he would be on an Irish dating site. Only a few mails from him so far but follows the pattern – lovey emails, photo, removed profile from website, moved onto yahoo mail and last communication requested I start using yahoo messenger. Time zones got me wary so i was searching the net when i came across his site. thanks folks before I got in too deep. ive sent a mail telling him not to contact me again. maybe I’ll have better luck next time – there have to be some genuine guys out there
Raylyn
Hi Susanne,
I have also been emailing a guy called Rick Rancourt who is supposed to be based in Pakistan for the last month, in fact I have just got off messanger with him. Can’t believe that I fell for it. I was a bit confused about the time zones too and when ever I asked him about it he would change the subject. I’m delighted to have found this website. A pity there are such low lifes out there.
stephen
Hi my friend is called Jane who lives in the UK. She has been dating a US soldier online for almost a year. He claims his name is ‘KELLY’and is 51 with a 12 year old son called ‘HARRY’. He has told Jane he loves her and they will get married. This marriage has been postponed at least 3 times. She has never seen a moving picture of him. He puts a child claiming to be Harry on the phone every so often, but Harry is suppose to be away at boarding school. Kelly has persuaded Jane to send him £5,000 and a diplomat will deliver all his valuables worth a six figure sum! This parcel has not arrived since (August 2009)because the diplomat was in a car accident and suffered internal bleeding. She has also been sending to Ghana £50 a week! Kelly claims now that they are engaged she can have half of the Farm which he owns in Africa. This £50 a week is to pay the peasant farm workers their wages! She has fallen in love with this idea of getting married to him. He can’t travel to the UK because he is now in New York in a secure hospital. He has been promising to send Jane some money into her bank, but he can’t do this because his branch is in Alaska! I fear that Jane has given out her passport details, bank account and out her home address to this scammer. Please if anyone knows of this ‘Kelly’ or has been a victim of this kind of please contact or psot your story on this site. Jane at the moment has told me not to worry has she hs been brainwashed by this fake dream. Thanks stephen x
Helen
Hi Susanne
iv been on the friends reunited dating site for approx 2 months now and have been approached by about 6 scammers, don’t know where all the genuine guys are lol
me
I know your pain Stephen. I too am going through this same thing with a friend and feel like beating my head against the wall. I keep asking myself how can anyone be this niave!
me
My friend has also given money and is claiming undying love just days after chatting! He’s promised that he’s coming to her but never shows up for various reasons. My friend no longer tells me anything about him because I always advise her against it and she does not like me doing this. I am only trying to help open her eyes to these lies! But she is so blinded she can not see the truth.
supposedly he has so much money that they will be sit for life ONCE he is able to get access to his bank account. where he is in the war in iraq he is unable to get into his bank account.
I feel so helpless I have decided that for my own sanity I can not speak to her…I know this is weak, but i can not stand to see this happen to her and not be able to stop it.
laura
pls pls help her….sounds so so much like festus smith…no access to money until out then really well made….. pls dont let her het scammed because SHE WILL, so sorry.
me
I want to help her but she will not be helped. She gets mad at me if I so much as mention it. I feel so helpless. I’ve been her friend for years and have never lied to her or tried to hurt her in the passed. but for some reason she thinks I am trying to hurt her now…when in actuality I am just worried about her. I know this guy is a fake…I’ve found things on the internet to prove it, but he has her wound so tight that he can work his way out of anything and she is so desperate to believe him that she does. It’s very hard for me to watch! He doesnt use Festus.
Helen
Hi Stephen and me
these men your friends are chatting to are definitely scammers and I feel so sorry for your friend that is sending all her money to him, there are loads of websites about these scammers on the net and the stories they tell follow the same format. Type in google – scammer and the name of the men your friends are chatting to and see what comes up, another good site is – internet-love-scams.org. there are loads of pictures of scammers on this. as you have probably read above the pictures are not really of them, they have stolen them from modelling sites or other sites and used them. Has she checked his IP address to see where the emails are originally coming from.
me
I mentioned her checking the IP address about 1 year ago but she is not ver computer savvy and has not done so. I offered to do it for her if she’d send me an email but she refuses to do that too. convinced I am ‘jealous’ and out to hurt her. I will check out those sites that you mentioned. I have found this guy on facebook or a guy with the same picture and wrote to him a few days ago but as of yet have not gotten a response. Of course there is a chance that this may be the man who is scamming as well, but if so he would have at least contacted me and told me some boggus story. I feel helpless! and I miss my friend since this has certainly put a riff in our friendship. I think when the truth finally comes out she will need a friend and I will certainly be there. The sad truth is she’s done this before…so it seems very sad that she didn’t learn the first time around. I have tried to reason with her, I have sent it numorous links…but to no avail. This is very frustrating. another sad fact is that these scammers are not only breaking the hearts of these women but also of the children involved with. My friends children are so excited and can not wait for him to finally come to them so they can have all they have ever dreamed of.
Paula
Can you tell me how to check the IP address?
Helen
Hi Me, it is certainly a very sad story, especially if she has been scammed before. I found my scammer on facebook, it isn’t him who is doing it, they have just stolen his pictures from a modelling site, i sent him an email on facebook and he replied a few days later saying that this has been going on for years and that he has contacted the police, but it is neverending because they just put his pictures on different dating sites etc. wait and see if you get an email back from him and then you can show your friend that the person taking money from her is not actually the person she is talking to. You sound like a very good friend, but you can only do so much if she is not willing to listen, as you said, you just need to be there for her when it eventually does sink in. It sounds like it has been going on for a very long time, but if she is sending money it could go on forever. i was lucky because i knew something wasn’t quite right more or less straight away and its sad that she is spending all her attention on this scumbag when she could be meeting someone nice.
Sandra
Does any one know of William Moxon Clark claiming to be a Logistic Officer in the US Army. Widowed and has an adopted son, realized last night he was a scam. I was asking him loads of questions and suddenly he was tired and had to go off to bed hectic day. He asked me to email him today which I have but he has not replied. I think he realizes he has been caught out. I just smelt a rat and then found this site thanks so much.
donna sensenig
Hi girls
I just want to tell you how sorry I am that you got caught up in this. These scammers are heartless and will do or say whatever it takes to get your money. I was lucky and found this site before they scammed me. their english may be poor but they are experts at finding your weaknesses and using them against you. All you can do is be there when your friend needs you and she will. These scams all end one of two ways. You will either be heartbroken and broke or they will move on to greener pastures. Stay strong you are not alone.We need to keep helping each other.
trish
Come on girls and boys havent you been on ILS ( in ternet love scams yet ) go on there and look at the pics that have been stolen Not saying all are legit, but most are stolen and used by scammers to get in to your mind I didnt think I would get caught twice, I was very wary in deed because with the first he asked for money within about a months or so after ladning in Ghanam when he got himself into problems and YES african places are hard places to get help its all cash up front for anything and bribes all the way throug but if youtr guy or any guy is legit they can go to embassy and check out all the help I got photos of the guys sick child in volved in accidnet (HORRIFIC( I never stopped paying for this and that so I thought never again ( found his profile and 5 pics on ILS ) thats what put me on the scent as it said pics used by scammers !!! anyway after 10 months I had had enough as I was broke they will drain every pound out of you at the same time saying how sad they are that they have to ask for help ( BULLSHIT !!!) so I though Okay next time I am gonna be on the ball, met a soldier though I was on safe senior site, but got caught out No money handed out but fell for the ” Military crap ” cant call you COS not allowed cant have web cam cos not secure anyone could be homin in on this they will get away with it each time and I am still GREEN and stupid….. still thinking the real guy could posssibly be found,, really fell for him , must have been the ITAQ thing knwoing what they are going through etc etc the day to day life they have… so Yes fell again at the post… so for the future NO conversation with noone not no how unless they have a web cam no excuses that My son daughter broke it bad connection CRAPPY doodles no way No web cam no talkies,,,,, anyway if anyone wants to know the guy who scammed me do please ask, he was supposed to be USA again…. but the first one not a soldier but gold contractor and precious minerals etc and having to leabe N< CAROLINa for short contract OH the first lot of money was ONLY GOING to be a LOAN for 2 weeks MAX ) BULLSHIT lost 3.000 Grand sterling. so there you go thats how easy it is, lets hope there are legit men out there somewhere,,,, would love to meet a nice REAL guy…. All the best to you all TRISH W…
Arlene
Has anyone have emails for Staff Sgt.Steven Grant. I found him on Match.com. He Claims he is in Iraq. His email is stevengrant62@yahoo.com. He has not ask for money yet. But ask if he could send me a package by a carrier in the UK. That was wierd. Any comments on this one?
Laura
Tell him he sounded like the guy everybody here is talking about, he definitely is a scammer.
Heidi
HI,
Amen, Donna……….us girls must stick together. The more we spread the word and report these guys the fewer girls will end being heartbroken and penniless!!!
Heidi
donna sensenig
Hi girls
To learn more on this dating scam listen to CJ and Troy and Marcus on blogtalkradio.com/youserved episode#74
It was an eye opener I and another woman were on and I would advise any man or woman dating on line or not to listen to this show. It is informative and you can learn new info on the military dating scam. Good luck
A smart gurl
Stay away from this one,,another scammer girl..Too quick, too fishy!
angel
im looking for info on sgt david wayne in afghanistan/kabul camp victory amc
and pictures of him he has a house in houston texas
Mustanggrl
I was contacted by a Srgt David Wayne in full dress uniform, very vague, says he has never been married, says from taxes, however will not web cam and has broken English. I would not trust it.
A smart gurl
SGT. WINKERSON MARK JAMES…is another scammer,2 conversations in, he was looking for money and a letter to send to his commander wanting me to say that we were engaged,,yadyada…says he’s in Iraq,the military stopped feeding them a year ago, had to sell jewellry and clothes to eat…good thing I’m smart and a dear friend helped me find this site right away,,,so i played him til he took the bait about asking for money..very pushy,can’t spell worth a damn, until he quotes the poety,good old cut and paste again…after i told him I knew he was a scammer,, i got the go to hell, and God will punish me…bahaha,,I’m so worried..Stay away from this jerk ladies,,HE IS A FRAUD,SCAMMER, JERK,AND LOWLIFE SCUMBAG.. signed a very smart gurl.
A smart gurl
CAN SOMEONE PLEASE SEND ME A GOOD SITE WHERE I CAN POST THIS SGT.WINKERSONS PICTURE AS A SCAMMER (IF IT IS THE REAL HIM),ALSO I WANT TO FIND HIS PIC ON A SCAMMING SITE,thanks all.
libby
My friend has been chattin to a Chris who claims to be in irac and i just knew she has been scammed but she wont listen. I know she has sent money but i dont know how much but now i am even more concerned coz she has just sold her house and has no money left at all. He too claims that he needed money to get out of the army and that he will be escorted to her house. He claims to have a son who lives in london with a relative. Says he has a house thats worth 600 usd. I am just so gutted for her coz she was nearly scammed by the ‘i’m on my way to see you and then gets a phone call to say he’s been in a crash’ scam. so you would think she would be more careful but no. I just dont know what else to do or say to her. She still thinks this guy is coming. Say she is waiting on details of his flight???
CJ
The flight won’t come. Something will happen and he’ll have some tragic incident take place. But, for $XXX dollars, your friend can help him get home quicker! Don’t fall for it, it’s a scam.
A smart gurl
Have you shown her this site?? The US Military does not send people home just on a whim of things,if there is truly a family problem,trust me the military will look into it before they pull him out of Iraq,also,the military will pay to send them home..definitely your friend is being scammed..She needs to read this site,,word for word.
tamz
hi libby
you don’t maybe have a picture of this Chris?
Marcia
Wanda
11 Feb 2010
I have also had some dealing with Wisdom Bell same MO package but this time Mr. Michal is stuck in Ghana needs $2K to get on plane and get here with $2 mill UDS (haha sending 2 me)
I let Mr Bell, Mr Michael, or who ever that I just read about him on this blog like he said God will show me and Oh God did just that, on this site, because I was trying to google Wisdom Bell, USA to see if I could find him, ended on this blog, thank u GOD. Someone in the military please tell the real Mr. Bell what is going on with his name or tell me how to. YES LADIES IF IT IS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE THEN TRUE IT IS NOT
libby
my friend said she has signed a document to release this guy from the army. Is this document known to anyone? Is there a copy on line so i can show her its a scam. She
has even sent money for a communication phone thing??? I just cant get over it? how can people do this to innocent people? No matter what I say she still thinks he is coming.
CJ
Libby, no such document exists. Military members do not need signatures from civilians to get out of the military at all. I’d show you a copy, but it’s just not there. He’s not coming. Send me his name to my email, and I send you a screenshot proof that the guy doesn’t exist for your friend.
libby
the mans name is supposed to be capt chris kelsey, kerby or kelby. i will try to find out. I thought i had her belieing me and she was really upset coz she has lost everything for this man. But then today she came out with but I have an o2 mobile number for his so called son whonis staying with relatives in london while he is in irac. Although she is not allowed to call him only text until he comes home and explains who she is. what a load of you know what but try telling her that.
libby
it is capt chris keply or kepley.
Hari
Libby,
I have had the same guy contact me with photos and poems he claims to have written for me first thing in the morning while he couldn’t sleep because he cannot stop thinking of me. He told me his name is Cpt Cris Kepley, a funny spelling for Chris I thought. He claims to have signed up for 4 yrs in camp Victory in Iraq and has served 2 yrs. He says he has a 12yr old son called John living in Shaftsbury, UK with his friend James and his family. He is supposedly widowed for the past 8yrs and his late wife’s name is Jenny. Well, that was his excuse when I told him I was a little confused as to why his email to me started with Dear Jenny. He met me on datetheuk and immediately had me switch to yahoo chat and begged me to delete from the site and be exclusively his. He told me he wanted to subscribe for secure telephone calls but I was not ready to speak with him by phone. He writes to get my attention and one day I told him to stop dinging me! Please, take it from me this man is a fake. I am happy to say I sussed him out before he scammed me. He first made contact march 8th and it has only been a couple of days since I told him I did not think he was real and have had no contact since. I just deleted him from my yahoo chat and I know he was online earlier toady. Did I fall in love? Yes, with the person I thought he was but now I know he is not real there is nothing I wish to hear from him nor say to him. I thank God for giving me wisdom and although I was disappointed, in truth, I cannot miss something that never was. Love and light x
donna sensenig
Here is the name of another scammer…Ferris Marshal. he says he is in Darfur. after a few chats he ask for money for ts2 phone set-up and money for lap top. Same old story is a widower with a son staying in UK. beware and be safe girls
S Thorpe
Hi all! I’m new to this website but I’m so glad I found it. I recently joined up on ninemsn dating site & shortly after met a Colonel Dennis Gray based in Afghanistan. Not long after he declared his love for me but he started pressuring me to pay for a Sat phone (www.tl5sat.com) which was going to cost me AU $2000.00. I didn’t have that money but he tried every excuse in the book to get me to do it. I was one of the lucky ones & I have ceased all communication with him. Ladies beware…they are smart operators these scammers.
Sheila
has anyone ever heard or had communication with a guy posing to SSG Mark Burrell stationed in Iraq with a 17 year old son that lives with his ex wife in Arizona? Please respond if you have he contacted me and wanted me to contact the military to find him so we can communicate on the phone via ts2phone@aol.com. I have not and will not set this up and sene money to a scammer. Thanks for all of the posts. It has opened my eyes to such scamming.
sheila
Yes i have been talking to a mark burrell. exact story. he has not asked me for anything yet. he is on my yahoo messenger as we speak.
laurie ann
It is now 12/12/1o and I have been talking to him for a month. He thinks that I am going to send money for airplane ticket home. He will be surprised when that dont happen.He is readdy to get married. Last laugh best laugh.
Sheila
oh yes, he also says he is stationed in Mosul, Iraq and wants me to send a confirmation after I contact the military with his info of how to locate him.
Rick
I know and believe all this con artist imposing to be what they are not are gonna be put to Justice pretty soon.
CJ
Just so everyone is aware, Rick is writing from the African island of Mauritius and may be part of the problem. This is the same place from which many of these scammers operate as well..
Rick
this people are going to be put to justice pretty soon that is what i know
CJ
Just so everyone is aware, Rick is writing from the African island of Mauritius and may be part of the problem. This is the same place from which many of these scammers operate as well.
Tina
My sister has been scammed by a man saying he is Staff Sargent Bill Allyn (He has no middle name, form Tampa, and his parents are dead). She was asked to send computer, and other merchandise, and shipped it to be picked up by a ‘diplomat’ whose name was Robert Arkoh. Since that time I searched and found Bill Allyn on myspace, and we have since realized its the same guy scamming. Any suggestions on how to report this guy?
CJ
Tina, locate your nearest Secret Service or FBI office and report the details to them.
Laura
He is DARRYL LINGO OR DAVIS WALLACE, HE’S PROBABLY HAVE BEEN USING ALL SORTS OF NAME ON EARTH. SO BE CAREFUL.. HE IS A BIG SCAM… I’M PLANNING TO CALL DR. PHIL OR A MEDIA AND EXPOSED THIS GUY…
lisa ross
Hi my name is Lisa, I met a guy on my space he says he is in the army stationed in Iraq. He says his name is Scott Schwartz he is a Sargent. He says he is from Jacksonville Florida a widow with a son he says the son is in the UK because he is there through the government. Well here goes he asked me if I could send 4500.00 to a man named Jessie Bittinger in Tampa Florida he said he was government person and I was to send it western union. And now a week ago he said he was being shipped to Afghanistan and wouldn’t be home until May or June instead of April, then a day later he said he needed money to fill out a form to leave early to come home. He said he needed 7400.00 to fill out the form and I was to send it western union. I need help who can I turn him into. Thank You Lisa
lisa ross
i need help
Laura
DON’T SEND ANYTHING, HE IS A SCAMMER. ASK HER IF HER KNOWS DARRYL LINGO OR DAVIS WALLACE AND WOMEN NAMED, KAREN, THERESA, ANN, ANGEL, MERS, LAURA, SUSAN, LISA, SO ON AND SO FORTH. HE IS THE SAME MAN, SO DON’T BE FOOLED. DON’T SEND ANY MONEY. HE HAS THE SAME STUPID LIFE STORY. PARENTS DIED IN A CAR CRASH, SISTER OF BROTHER SOMEWHERE, A SON OR DAUGHTER WHO IS 10, 11, 12, 13 14 YEARS OLD, A COMPUTER THAT BROKE AND HAD TO BORROW FROM SOMEBODY SO THEY COULD TALK ALL DAY AND NIGHT. HIS LOVE FOR YOU ON AND ON AND ON AGAIN, STOP TALKING TO HIM.
Glenn
G’day,
I got onto this site while trying to track down a scammer, it makes for interesting reading. Has anyone heard of Diplomat Richard Baloyi – South Africa (supposedly)? He is using an army guys name. Calls himself Captain Harry Smith, he even sent a scanned copy of Smiths passport. The passport is current and belongs to George Harry Smith born in Ohio USA.
I don’t know how to get in contact with the real GH Smith so if someone does know either let me know or contact him and let him know that his scanned passport is being used to work a scam.
This A hole hasn’t asked me to send cash yet but it’s probably the next step, will post update if worth while letting you all know.
What a shame I’m not going to get the 30% of the USD$10.3. Buggered if I know how he thinks I was going to get the CASH (seized during a raid on a Taliban group) into the country (Australia) let alone what I would do with it when it arrived… I suppose I could have gone to the casino for a couple of years and cleaned it, but then I’d still be looking after his 7 odd million until he arrived and then what would he do with it…
Cheers
Glenn
Lou Lou
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:08:29 +0100
From: e11@army.mil
Subject: For you
Hello Linda,
I just gotta let you know i aint a fake and bad guy like some other people…have never done this for anyone in years,emailing from my work mail. Also have never told you before that i’m a special force cos there are some things we keep to ourself but you let me burst that out now.i’m used to you and it will be so hard for me to go back now…i think you owe me loadssssssss of Apology.
RICK RANCOURT
32ND INFANTRY REGIMENT
SPECIAL FORCE UNIT
CAMP WIDERNESS
ISLAMABAD,PAKISTAN
e11@specialforces.us
just an example of another fake!!….
raylyn
This sounds so familiar,,recieved this the other day after I had emailed SSG Rick Rancourt to inform him I had traced his IP address and not to contact me agian. These guys have got to be exposed.
now that i’ve sent you a email from my army.mil…i leave it for you to decide if you still wanna contact me or not…i’m never a bad or con man and will never be…i was reported to the Homeland security about what’s going on the internet….the ip of the guy disguising as me was revealed from some part of Africa. he can re-direct emails from me,don’t know how he does that though.
I will be sending the pic of your name written in the banner with date when i’m less busy tomorrow…just doing all this to proof to you that i’m me and no other person can be me.
I wanna clear myself out and show to the whole world that i’m me
I tried his mil address and my emails were bounced back. Needless to say I have not replyed to this and have blocked him from email acc. Scam? should be called Scum!
Rose
Someone plz help me fast plz!! Has anyone ever talked to a SSG. Ernie Heitman. The e-mail address that I was to Western Union the money for phone service is mtelecomsdept@consult.com.
tracie
I have been talking to Ernie can u tell me anything he has said to u. i helped him get phone service and we have talked, please contact me asap and let me know what he has said to u.
Rosemarie Wise
I have been chatting to someone name Austin George who says he is serving in Iraq, he is from New York has a daughter who is 10 who apparently is being looked after by help at his home. Anyway he said he had to send his documents etc back to New York via a diplomat who apparently went throught Ghana and is now stuck there and cannot move the documents any further without payment. Surely this is a scam….. let me know someone please… there are also lots more men claiming to be soldiers in iraq but seem to be the same as this guy… advice please … thank you….
Felicity
Hi Rosemarie,
I had the same request. Confidential docs sent from Iraq with Diplomat, got stuck in Ghana at Customs, wanted money to get luggage through Customs for Colonel in Iraq.
Heidi
Hi Rosemary,
Check out the IP address from which the emails are coming.There are lots of websites on the net which will tell you how. Am pretty sure you will find they are coming from Ghana even though he says he is in Iraq!! Sorry!
Heidi
lisa ross
where is ghana iam in the same boat
donna sensenig
Rosemarie
I was talking to a guy i thought was a soldier in Iraq. He turned out to be a scammer. He told the same story as yours.He said this diplomat would bring the briefcase to my house. But the diplomat got stuck in Ghana and needed 2500 dollars to help get him out of Ghana. Sorry but it’s a scam. Then he said he needed another 2500 dollars to pay for the release of the briefcase thru customs.
donna sensenig
lisa rose
Ghana is a country in west africa just a hop and a jump from nigera
terrie
Hi Ladies,, Sadly enough I was one who was scammed with the Phone Service,,,I was literally hours of sending my daughters wedding money to him as well. Yes flags went of but I guess I just was so desperate for Love and to be loved. Anyway i prayed so hard that night for God to please show me something anything that this man is for real or not. The next morning I woke up so I could recieve all of his info as to where I was to “WESTERN UNION” him 1500.00 dollars. As I was logging on to his “E-MAIL ADDRESS” My eyes just so happen to look at the side to read some of the advertisements that they show my eyes went directly to this site!! My heart dropped,, As I opened the site and started reading I started to cry so hard,,All I could do was cry and Thank GOD for HIS sign. Its true,, if you are reading this site I say to you,,,YES ITS TRUE,, Believe in YOUR INSTINCTS,, they are right. My heart is broke but in time I will heal. Just as you will. May our TRUE HEROES that are serving our COUNTRY know that they will always be loved,thought of, prayed for and in GOD’s Grace. THANK YOU TO ALL By the way his information that he is using is SSG. Ernie Heitman touring in Afghanistan,, the phone service that he is using is mtelecomsdept@militaryconsult.com….. I busted him with all this and thankfully I have not heard from hi again. Please be careful to ALL of you and again believe in your gut instinct. Oh one more thing I found him on PlentyOfFish.com please take care
lisa ross
Terrie I was scammed almost by a man who claimed he was in Iraq stationed to and was from Jacksonville Florida. I almost sent him 7400.00 for money to fill out a form but guess what I figured out everything before I did. HE was stupid because he gave me names of people to send it to , so they could go to Western Union and receive the money. I loved him and believed everything he said well what a fool I was. I even had him checked out by my daughter’s Army recruiter and he said he wasn’t in the Army. He was dumb though because I know where he lives now because he sent an email to my cell phone and I figured it out on my own that there was 5 digit number on it and was a zip code he lives in San Diego California. His name he is saying probably isn’t rue but you know what I know the truth now and I think he knows he got caught because last night he came on and said that his laptop was broken and he was using a research lab one. My daughter got him mad on Thursday night to because she was asking questions to and he didn’t know her questions. She knows all the army terms because she is in the reserves waiting to go active but sometimes you don’t want to believe your own children well I learned my lesson well. Well ladies if a Scott Schwartz says he is in the Army and says he is a widow with a son named Joe who is 13 yrs old and is from Jacksonville Florida turn him in . I did and he will be sorry he hurt me ever.
maryann
hey Lisa can you tell me how you went aboit reporting the western union address .. has i have been given one to .. ty
tracie
please tell me what he has told u, he found me on plentyoffish, please i need to know.if u have pics please send them so i can see if it is the same person.
tracie
please contact me about ssg ernie heitman.
Raylyn
This is the latest offering from Rick Rancourt, deployed in Pakistan. Bloody Hilarious.
I think sending you this picture is the only means i can explain to you that i aint a bad man…someone out there was just imposing to be me and the person has now be tracked to me somewhere in some part of Africa…..i just wanna clear my conscience.
Maybe God help you for thinking i’m a liar.
You know where to find me if u still want me cos have promised to always be understanding in every situation i am.
So help me God.
Just a pity I can’t post the photo…it’s hilarious!! two soldiers holding a badly photo shopped banner with my name inserted into it. Thank God these guys are not too bright.
Lou Lou
Good oul Rick, yep I got that pic too,…all to prove he aint so bad,….got to tell you I aint so stooopid Rick!!!
banner was a nice shade of blue too!!
lisa ross
I found out something on my own I knew the loser wasn’t in the army in Iraq because I had him checked. He is a real con artist and scammer. I told him he wasn’t in the army and he kept saying he was well guess what he finally is scared some but little does he know he got caught good because he sent a email to my cell phone from yahoo messenger and it came up with a zip code the loser san diego california. Girls if anyone named Scott Schwartz tries to talk to you turn him in he is on a site called bb people a meeting site to ladies he says he is from jacksonville florida to but stationed in Iraq. he is a real loser and he will pay dearly when I get done with him and his gang of scammers.
Lou Lou
guys this came back to me when I googled ‘e11@specialforces.us’ it would appear to be a site where you can ‘purchase’ a military mail address,….
can you help CJ?
CJ
It’s NOT a military email address at all. Military email addresses end in .mil and nothing more. Why would anyone pay for an email address when so many are offered for free?
Tiyger
A sgt Williams James has been saying alot of the same things on yahoo messanger to me please e-mail me and let me know if he is in the marines in Iraq. My gut tells me its a scam but I havent read his name antwhere, he is on myspace and facebook. His addy is williams3667@yahoo.com
thank you for your help
Tiyger Ritter
Iowa USA
tinaJ
i have talked to this william james also..
ivana
does anyone know a guy by the name of david.a.ward or ssg frank ramos im pretty dure both are running a scam if anyone has any info please let me know
Cs
CJ
Two scammers tried to scam me on skype. They both tried to impersonate Major General Anthony Cucolo. THEY DIDN’T SCAM ME AT ALL.
I asked too many questions and scared them away by asking certain kind of photo’s from them. (NOT naughty photo’s)
Well, I should like to warn these army generals. The things these scammers are doing and asking…I should like to make a “comedy” movie…the real Hollywood style!
Heidi
Hi,
Think I must have ‘stupid’ written on my forehead LOL. Have been approached by another ‘soldier’ claiming to be in Iraq…but sending emails from Ghana. Calls himself Bryan Maritato. Has photos with the surname on the uniform……the whole 9 yards.
Heidi
Jeanna
Heidi,
I think we got the same guy. Can you send me a picture? I want to see if it is the same guy.
Jeanna
Suze
Hi:
I have been in constant contact with a soldier, “Bryan Maritato” since 1/30/10. He met me via Match IM–warning bells started ringing throughout, but the guy has never asked for anything from me, even offered to pay my expenses for a trip (not for pleasure, for business)!!
Have had plenty of experience with scammers since before Christmas 2009, when I fell for my 1st scammer, he was the last.
Any photos of this Maritato so we could compare?? I have 12.
Debbie
Hey i have also been in contact with this Bryan Maritato” guy . i think he wants to play a fast one on me … Suze i have some pics of him send yours so i can compare to tgameli1@yahoo.com … thank God i found this site. I am just prying that no one falls for him
lisa lonsway
Hey suze i was reading about scammers and about this guy bryan maritato ..I had a soldier going by Patrick Maritato emailing me..He sent me 7 picutures…Can we compare please…Thanks Lisa
Jill
I have a photo of this Bryan Mariato. He has been in contact with a friend of mine.
How do I send them to you?
I’m from South Africa and haven’t a clue how to track an ip address but this is the address he is using ” this guy could be genuine” so please be careful with the address.Bryan Maritato <brmaritato@yahoo.com.
Here is the first email he wrote:
Like i keep saying, i am interested and will like to learn and know more about you and think we have a great start. Here's a bit about me and who i will like to meet; I am in the US Army and have been in the service for 18 years now. I will say even as a kid. Its a short and wonderful story. Let me tell you, I was 7 years old and use to have toy guns as my favorite toys as a kid but i didn't have any feeling of using guns when i grow up until one day when my Dad took me to the city to see a matching band. As i watch the soldiers match and in uniform, i felt something run thru me. Something i never felt before. Right from that moment i wanted to serve in the army. I wanted to serve my country and started asking my Dad questions on that and here i am. Growing up to be the man i wanted to be as a kid. Tell me what was your favorite toy as a kid? What was your dream job as a kid? what did you wish to be when you grow up?
I've been married once but divorced and have a 13 year old son. He is the best thing that ever happened to me in this life and i love him so very much.
I would like to meet someone who is going to like me for who i am, not something I'm not. Be honest about who you are, what you like and look like and be proud of it, no one is perfect (myself included).
That being said… I am honest (and think that is important), I say what i think and think what i say. Believe in honor and the concept that a man is only as good as his word. I've been called attractive, gorgeous and handsome… but think i am average looking.
I'm giving/generous, compassionate, passionate, intelligent, very open minded, chivalrous and love animals. I laugh easily and smile often, am funny. Can be silly at times but also have a serious side as well. Make me smile and you'll see dimples.lol.I can guarantee a smile on your face when ever you are close to me..
I love to ride, feel the wind in my face as well as the feeling of freedom of tooling down a country road or a city street.Some of the things that i find attractive in a woman are; being warm,caring and affectionate, sensual, passionate, feminine, romantic,happy and positive..I believe that being able to communicate openly and comfortably are important to a great relationship.
I am currently stationed in Iraq and here for peace keeping. My mission here will be ending soon and will be heading to South Africa right after this mission, which is why i thought of coming online to search and see if i will find that special someone i will be coming back home to meet. That way we will get to know alot about each other before meeting and its gonna help, that's if you want to continue with this. I hope this doesn't scare you away as i will love so much to get to know you and possibly meet you when i get back to the states. Let me know if you do want to continue with getting to know each other okay. I will end here and hope to hear from you soonest.
Bryan.
jackie
Has anyone else been talking to a James Wadsworth in Iraq with diplomat friend in Ghana.
donna
Jackie
I was talking to a fake sgt. wiley baker in iraq who had a diplomat in ghana. The diplomat got stuck in ghana and needed 2500 dollars to get a package out of customs. When that didn’t work he said he needed money to get himself out of ghana. No matter the name it’s a scam. Please send no money. It is a scam.
Laura
PRETTY MUCH THE SAME GUY AS DARRYL LINGO… EXACTLY THE SAME THING . HE MAKES MONEY BY SCAMMING VULNERABLE WOMEN ONLINE…
angelicarmi
god is good all the time!im almost a victim of this modus operandi i met lieutenat steve johnson of E8 iraq camp victory and suddenly asking me to subscribe from wirelesstelphone@usa.com in order for us to talk??? hahahaha..suck my deck Lt. steve johnson!!!damn on you!!!
sarah
My Mum has been in correspondance with a Philip Charette based in Iraq wife has died one son Harry Aged 12 at boarding school in the States. He has told her he also runs a company in the Uk and lives in Camden. All of a sudden he is having problems with one of his companies deliveries into Dubai as his bank account has been hacked into and the bank have frozen his money!!! My Mum had the sense to say dont ask me for money and he has not replied ( theres a shock) After my Mum telling me all this I thought I would google scams by soldiers and came across this site, cannot believe there are so many similar stories. Has anyone heard from this guy????
Sue
question. How do you know if the person you are talking to is real? What are the real costs regarding the TS2 satellite phone if the person is a captain? My friend is talking to this guy and it seems like it’s a great thing. Just kind of worried for her. My friend’s ex was actually in the marines and told her that when he was on his ship, he put in a request for the phone and it was almost $500 for a short call. How do the phones work anyway and what would someone who really wasn’t lying about the costs for the phone etc say so that we know what to believe.
CJ
Sue, TS2 is a real company but it’s not one the United States Military uses for anything at the individual level. Units purchase plans to provide overall internet service – when used. Soldiers do NOT need to purchase individual plans or phones to talk, that is handled through logistical channels.
patricia
That is correct CJ…I beat the scammer..I went to the army recruiter office…I told my scammer I have my phone device he needs to get is own someway….You have to use sense with these people..They will slip sooner or later…Thanks CJ…This really helped me….Just makes it harder for the real soldiers….
laura
reading alot of you sounds like the scammer festus smith has simply changed his name. poor english etc…please please he is a scam, scum and loser and a very good lyer. good luck to you all. I have alot to share if anyone is interested, read my post about festus smith. please be wise women, we deserve better. xo
Kay
Hi girls,
my daughter put a blog and told me about this site. I live in the south of england, and was approached via a online dting site, which i have now removed myself from, by a guy Philip Charette, claiming to be a mMjor in the US Army stationed with the peace keeping forces in Kabul, due home, to London, Camden in April/ May. Widow for 2 years wife killed in an auto accident, son Sam age 12 at boarding school in US. Well, have corresponded with him daily, very aarticulate, excellent grammar. The most fantastic letters and of course he’s in love with me. Strange. So started chatting on msn, apparently has a business in UK, where he has lived for 12 years,and is awaiting a consignement of sattalitte equipment to be cleared in Dubai, but can’t pay the agent as his bank account is frozen and can I help. No way, told him if he thought I was stupid or a soft touch he’d picked the wrong cookie. Full of big apoligies, so upset couldn’t sleep cause he’d upset me, but has emailed me again, saying it’s our future etc and wil pay me back asap, even sent me aa copy of the certificate of lading, with name of port, vessel, type of cargo etc on it. Is he is a scammer, then these guys are getting good.
BE CAREFUL, they are just little s—s. Have said no way to the monies, never.
sue
Hi
I think I may have been scammed by the same guy that tried it with you, He was allegedy an intelligence officer in Kabul and had a business in UK. He also sent letters from his agent and lawyer, they did seem a bit suspect. He was a Captain and I met though Friends Reunited. Have you any pictures?
Laura
SAEM THING AS DARRYL LINGO’S STORY…
Helen
After being contacted by a scammer from friends reunited dating site, telling him i knew he was a scammer and actually finding the real person in the photos that the scammer was saying was him,(irwin preston) my hotmail account is now being bombarded with emails from various people either asking for money, giving sob stories or saying that they have millions of pounds that they want bringing in the country and if i send them so much of this money I can keep the rest. Don’t these people ever learn! especially when they have been rumbled. These people will obviously try anything to get money out of us.
Kay
BEWARE PHILIP CHARETTE.
Chatted with him on msn, thought I’d reel the worm in!!!. He played it cool to begin with no mention of the money he’d requested, then approached the subject, anything I could help him out with he’d pay back. How much ?I asked Wanted £2,850 sent via Western Union to pay the carrier to release the cargo in transit. Well, faced him out told him I knew this was a scam, was he in Nigeria, and i had saved all the emails he’d sent to forward to MOD, not phased one bit, how could I not believe he was who he said he was, what was I talking about, he could prove who he is, and I’d be surprise,asked him for his name ,rank and number. Well bring on the surprise I love surprises, then he said bye !!!
Joanne
beware of Capt Ferris Scott…another in a long list of scammers!!!
Tiy
A sgt Williams James has been saying alot of the same things on yahoo messanger to me please e-mail me and let me know if he is in the marines in Iraq. My gut tells me its a scam but I havent read his name antwhere, he is on myspace and facebook. His addy is williams3667@yahoo.com
thank you for your help
anne
mmm what a carry on i have a scammer im having fun with ive had flowers choclates teddy bear been chatting for 2 months however the flowers went to a bogus address and also never gave my real name but now the sting is about to come he want to do his transit form be warned girls this guys new Sgt Charles Leacain he even had his profile deleted once only to do it again with a diff picture
Tracy
Hi Anne i have also been in contact with a SGT Charles Lecain i have had flowers choc and a teddy bear delivered have u got picts plz on me email he is spelling is name Lecain has a son Tom 11 plz email me tracybishop_2@hotmail.co.uk
what dating site did u meet him on ? i have a mobile number aswell
Tracy
Elizabeth
Hey Dee, Renee and Becky! I have actually been able to contact the REAL Steve Lopez. He was a little shocked about his pictures and identity being stolen and initially I think he thought I was scamming him. He is married and not currently overseas. Poor guy!! It’s important that we make sure people know it’s NOT Steve scamming people. I had a woman tell me she was going to try and put charges against him. Poor guy!
I stayed on the site and was engaging scammers in conversation and then reporting them and trying to notify the REAL people that their identity was being used. It’s more fun than playing Farmville on Facebook. LOL I have since met a wonderful (REAL) man on the dating site and he has actually told me that he gets women trying to scam him all the time, too. He is military and laughed when I told him what “Steve” was telling me to try and get my money.
Some of my favorites:
The nannies name was Florence Bowen…when I looked her up on a special site we have at work she had five alias’ including Florence Nightengale. LOL
One guys golf score was 5. I said “wow…that’s serious talent since there are 18 holes on a golf course.”
Goes on and on. I actually caught “Steve” on IM today. I told him that I missed him and asked him why the nanny never picked up the $300 I sent him. (I love messing with him) That got his attention!
Maybe if we can keep him busy with those of us that know he’s scamming it will be less time he has to spend on potential victims. Either that or we could end up on some Nigerian “hit list”. LOL
Love to all,
Elizabeth
paticia
Elizabeth.
Hello, if you are in contact with the real Lopez, please tell him, the guys of Ghana are back with his pic again.
if you can give him my mail, I can give him all the information that I have
any question please feel free to contact me
Thank you
Patricia
patricia
hello,
I wanted to ask you to give my email to Steven Lopez because I have important information …. this nightmare continues …. unfortunately ! I have in my possession more than 30 photographs.
or if you send me his email i’d appeciate …, my intention is not to bother for the contrary just want to help.
my email is patita_tron@gmail.com
I appreciate your help
Pat
Patricia
Hi Elzabeth,
me again, sorry to bother you again, I just want to ask you to give my email to Steve Lopez to bringing all the information I have.so that he really knows what they are doing with his photos and his name again!!!!!
now if HE is not interested or you have not recieved my email with this request please just let me know and so I dont waste my time trying to help, after all that I dont get anything with this.
I appreciate your time,Than you
Pat
Patricia
Hi Elzabeth,
me again, sorry to bother you again, I just want to ask you to give my email to Steve Lopez to bringing all the information I have.so that he really knows what they are doing with his photos and his name again!!!!!
now if HE is not interested or you have not recieved my email with this request please just let me know and so I dont waste my time trying to help, after all that I dont get anything with this.
I appreciate your time,Than you
Pat
SorryI forgot to put my Email patitatron@gmail.com
Elizabeth
Catherine,
Yep Steve is a scammer. Kelvin is always sick it seems. I got the same exact story. The mom, the brother in Spain, the wife died giving birth. I wondered where he went after he quit “loving” me. LOL
Elizabeth
Janet
He is on Mate 1 right now pulling the same scam,thank god I didn’t fall for it
kk
hi,ladies be careful who name sgt.scott morris,john carrick,adam jizzmonkey lingo all are nigerian scammers.
kk
i got who claim he’s a military man in mate1 site almost are scammers.
Kim
I just found out that I got scammed. Luckily, I was able to get my money back,just lost the $59 fee. I met him through singlesnet.com, his name is Sgt. Brandy Floyd from Lawrenceville, GA and they wanted me to send money through MoneyGram to a Dawn Bradley in Knightstown, IN. Dawn is 32 and is a cashier/waitress at a gas station. Please be careful everyone!
regina
hey i just wonna know has anybody heard of a john webb he says he is a sgt with the US army deployed to work for the UN in the UK.He said he can help me get a visa for two years to go be with him in the UK i just need to send money for the Visa which is 5oo pounds. I have not come across anybody with the same story but i just wonna know i have his photos how can i check if he is for real.
Anonn
2 Regina no I do not know him but NEVER send money to ANYONE you do not know and as far as I know no one can apply for a Visa for you but YOU so yes this would be a liar and a thief after your money a scammer and I am almost positive that he is not in the UK himself have you seen him on cam for an hour or more? do you know who you are speaking with get the picture PLEASE go to scamwarners.com FAST they can help pic this lying beggars story apart there you can post the pics that this African has stolen and his email address and they can pick his story apart Ive heard of this scam before claims to be in the UK and claims that they can secure a Visa for someone they have never met please heed my warning and go to scamwarners.com or just tell him you think he is a Liar and tell him to prove to you who he is tell him to get on cam demand it asap any excuses or if he tries the no cam or cam not working or if he gets on cam for a few seconds and then says he has problems with his cam he is a fraud also beware they will try to fake it on cam but you will know if he is a fraud or not tell him to stand up tell him to touch his toes get the pic? Ask him many questions tell him to prove to you that he is real if he cannot you know you have a scammer on your hands also check for Visa requirements (google it) Im pretty sure you will find that NO ONE can apply for a visa for you but YOU and it shouldnt cost 500 pounds.Anonn
Anonn
@ Regina tell him to email you from his military email account it should end with .mil only anything beyond .mil or anything else is a scam and a scammer also ask him for his mailing address pay close attention and then google it anything to do with Africa or some agent to bring care packages or mail is a straight up scam if he is real you should be able to send him mail and care packages and also care packages should NOT consist of electronics like cellphones laptops or Ipads SCAMMER he is a fraud you have been warned.Anonn
christine
hi i am another fool that has just been scammed by a colonel Jerry Moore, he made me feel like no man had made me feel, his emails on hotmail every morning chatting every night, i did think it was strange that you could fall for a guy on line but i did head over heels. all i do now is cry. i was lucking because i have no money and could not send it, his luggage was stuck in Ghana. i was sending it home because he was retiring and we was going to be together
well you all know the rest
donna sensenig
To christine
Please don’t beat yourself up over this. These guys made have lousy spelling but they are extreme talented at making you feel as if you are the only one for them. i understand how they constantly make you feel as if your are their one true love. Hold your head up high You did nothing wrong but fall for a man who has no conscience.take care of yourself and know that I will help you any way I can to deal with this. You are not alone.
Jeanna
I had been talking to a guy who called himself, Bryan Maritato, Staff Sargent E6. He says he is stationed in Iraq and is retiring soon. He then said he found a large amount of money and he wanted to send it to my house. He sent through a diplomat who got held up in Ghana and needed 3000 dollars to get it out. He sent pictures with his name, Maritato, on his vest. Diplomats name is Joseph Sulieman. Be Careful.
Jeanna
The pictures with Maritato on the vest…Michael Maritato. Found his pictures on My space. Girls ban together and be careful. I want to take these jokers down. If we help each other, we can…Just remember, don’t beat yourself up. You fell in love with what you thought the person was not what is really there. Falling in love with an idea is very easy. Chins up, shoulders back and lets take them down!!!
Jill
Bryan Maritato. Checkout the photo’s on MY SPACE Of Michael Maritato. They are the same as the photo’s Bryan Maritato send to the girls he writes too. Especially one which is titled Gerrity and Me.
Anyone with any news please let me know as a friend of mine is being scammed and just won’t listen. He has asked her to look for a house for him and a school for his child. As he wants to move to her town.
Suze
Hi!
I also have been talking with the same guy (sounds like), “soldier, Bryan Maritato, staff sergeant based in Iraq.” IP addresses are out of Accra Ghana. He’s never asked anything from me, even offered to pay for one of my business trips (yea right!), although @ times I get the feeling I’m talking to 2 different people on different days. He still IM’s/emails me. I have pics similar or the same ones you have with Maritato on the vest. Get back with me if you can. Thank you.
Jill
This is the first email we got from this Bryan is it at all similiar to what you have received ?
Like i keep saying, i am interested and will like to learn and know more about you and think we have a great start. Here’s a bit about me and who i will like to meet; I am in the US Army and have been in the service for 18 years now. I will say even as a kid. Its a short and wonderful story. Let me tell you, I was 7 years old and use to have toy guns as my favorite toys as a kid but i didn’t have any feeling of using guns when i grow up until one day when my Dad took me to the city to see a matching band. As i watch the soldiers match and in uniform, i felt something run thru me. Something i never felt before. Right from that moment i wanted to serve in the army. I wanted to serve my country and started asking my Dad questions on that and here i am. Growing up to be the man i wanted to be as a kid. Tell me what was your favorite toy as a kid? What was your dream job as a kid? what did you wish to be when you grow up?
I’ve been married once but divorced and have a 13 year old son. He is the best thing that ever happened to me in this life and i love him so very much.
I would like to meet someone who is going to like me for who i am, not something I’m not. Be honest about who you are, what you like and look like and be proud of it, no one is perfect (myself included).
That being said… I am honest (and think that is important), I say what i think and think what i say. Believe in honor and the concept that a man is only as good as his word. I’ve been called attractive, gorgeous and handsome… but think i am average looking.
I’m giving/generous, compassionate, passionate, intelligent, very open minded, chivalrous and love animals. I laugh easily and smile often, am funny. Can be silly at times but also have a serious side as well. Make me smile and you’ll see dimples.lol.I can guarantee a smile on your face when ever you are close to me..
I love to ride, feel the wind in my face as well as the feeling of freedom of tooling down a country road or a city street.Some of the things that i find attractive in a woman are; being warm,caring and affectionate, sensual, passionate, feminine, romantic,happy and positive..I believe that being able to communicate openly and comfortably are important to a great relationship.
I am currently stationed in Iraq and here for peace keeping. My mission here will be ending soon and will be heading to South Africa right after this mission, which is why i thought of coming online to search and see if i will find that special someone i will be coming back home to meet. That way we will get to know alot about each other before meeting and its gonna help, that’s if you want to continue with this. I hope this doesn’t scare you away as i will love so much to get to know you and possibly meet you when i get back to the states. Let me know if you do want to continue with getting to know each other okay. I will end here and hope to hear from you soonest.
Bryan.
Suze
Jill:
Get ahold of me right away!! I hate to admit it, but your friend is being scammed really bad. I received EXACTLY THE SAME LETTER as the one you posted WORD-FOR-WORD!!! It’s sickening what these scammers do, but @ least he never received any money from me. He thinks I’m broke, but he still continues to write me anyway, professing his undying love & wants to get married (HAHA–this I really have to laugh at!).
Your friend needs to do the delete and get rid of him immediately as these scammers most often put viruses into your computer, keyloggers (where they see every stroke you type), or worse yet, may STEAL YOUR IDENTITY by pics you have given them. MAKE HER WAKE UP & SMELL THE ROSES, BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE. PLEASE CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY!! Maritato & I have been corresponding since 1/30 to present, but after seeing all these posts I realize he’s just another one in a very long line of scammers who only want our money, not our love!! JILL, PLEASE CONTACT ME, AS I HAVE SHUT THESE SCAMMERS DOWN BEFORE & THEY JUST KEEP COMING BACK LIKE A SWARM OF BEES!! I AWAIT YOUR REPLY!!
Suze
Jill:
Here is a copy of the letter I received from Bryan Maritato on 1/30: I am interested and will like to learn and know more about you. Here’s a bit about me and who i will like to meet; I am in the army and have been in the service for 18 years now. I will say even as a kid. Its a short and wonderful story. Let me tell you, I was 7 years old and use to have toy guns as my favorite toys as a kid but i didn’t have any feeling of using guns when i grow up until one day when my Dad took me to the city to see a matching band. As i watch the soldiers match and in uniform, i felt something run thru me. Something i never felt before. Right from that moment i wanted to serve in the army. I wanted to serve my country and started asking my Dad questions on that and here i am. Growing up to be the man i wanted to be as a kid. Tell me what was your favorite toy as a kid? What was your dream job as a kid? what did you wish to be when you grow up?
I’ve been married once but divorced and have a 13 year old son. He is the best thing that ever happened to me in this life and i love him so very much.
I would like to meet someone who is going to like me for who i am, not something I’m not. Be honest about who you are, what you like and look like and be proud of it, no one is perfect (myself included).
That being said… I am honest (and think that is important), I say what i think and think what i say. Believe in honor and the concept that a man is only as good as his word. I’ve been called attractive, gorgeous and handsome… but think i am average looking.
I’m giving,generous, compassionate, passionate, intelligent, very open minded, chivalrous and love animals. I laugh easily and smile often, am funny. Can be silly at times but also have a serious side as well. Make me smile and you’ll see dimples.lol.I can guarantee a smile on your face when ever you are close to me..
I love to ride, feel the wind in my face as well as the feeling of freedom of tooling down a country road or a city street.Some of the things that i find attractive in a woman are; being warm,caring and affectionate, sensual, passionate, feminine, romantic,happy and positive..I believe that being able to communicate openly and comfortably are important to a great relationship.
I am currently stationed in Iraq and here for peace keeping but am happy it did not scared you away. My mission here will be ending soon like i told you when chatting and will be heading home very soon, which is why i thought of coming online to search and see if i will find that special someone i will be coming back home to meet. That way we will get to know a lot about each other before meeting and its gonna help, that’s if you want to continue with this. I happy again this didn’t scare you off as i will love it so much to get to know you and possibly meet you when i get back to the states. Let me know if you do want to continue with getting to know each other okay. I will end here and hope to hear from you soonest.Nice chatting with you and will love to chat with you more and more.
Bryan.
JILL: YOUR FRIEND IS DEFINITELY BEING SCAMMED!!! GET AHOLD OF ME ASAP & I WILL TELL YOU HOW TO TOTALLY DELETE THIS PERSON FROM HER COMPUTER SO HE WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO CONTACT HER AGAIN!! REST ASSURED OF THAT!
He will NEVER come to her town–this is just a diversion until he would send her a package with money orders, which he would want her to cash, & then send back to him (saying all the while a song-and-dance story about some poor misfortune befalling him, thus why he has no money & cannot get access to any–then you use “THE DIPLOMAT”–this is the standard ploy lately for these scammers). If your friend receives such a package, puts the money orders (WHICH ARE FRAUDULENT), into her bank account, and cashes them, then she has committed a felony & maybe numerous felonies/charges as these scammers have ties to terrorist groups and they DO NOT care if you get caught or not. ALL THEY WANT IS YOUR MONEY!!!.
Nigeria alone gets over $15 BILLION/YEAR from unsuspecting souls who do not know their “beloved,” are really SCAMMERS in disguise!!!! Please get ahold of me Jill & I will help you & your friend in any way possible to avoid this creep. BTW, I haven’t heard from him lately, which is a blessing in disguise!
Patricia
I am hoping and wondering if anyone knows the whereabouts of a soldier of at least this status SERGEANT first class or Master sergeant I have photos available showing his name tag on uniform showing the name of DAGNER ( I do not know his first name ) i do not know where he is from ) originally thought to be from Florida ?? Anyway if anyone knows how I can contact MR DAGNER in order to tell him his photos and identity are being used,( I have written in to some sites that I have found him being used on under a different name and had that stopped but I cant keep doing that. IT would be wonderful to know and I am sure he will be please to know as well. Thanks a bunch if anyone can help
Patricia
Have tried to send mail privately to CJ/Marcus everything getting rejected ? NEED TO KNOW who is jeff miller supposed to be officer high rank. have seen him on WEB cam, same guy, definately !! absolutley sure…. but post grad pre forces done in ACCRA GHANA ?? surely not ? has one son in boarding school… widowed if you want photos and mail he has sent to me let me know tried to send it today 4 times but rejected
Heidi
Hi Jeanna,
“Bryan Maritato” also contacted me but as soon as i checked his IP address he disappeared. Guess he can pick it up somehow!! LOL
JP
I wrote in on this site 09 February about my Scammer sitting in his little internet cafe in Accra, Ghana. CJ kindly helped me.
I traced the ‘real’ Captain ………. and I wrote to him warning him that his name was being used, along with his pictures, on various dating sites all over the world!
This Gentleman wrote back to me the same day thanking me, apologizing for what I had been through, and advising that this has been happening to him for over a year now. The Scammer has posted another Profile related to the Captain, on Facebook now, which has subsequently been cancelled by the Captain, but the Scammer just keeps coming back!
By the way, I live in Johannesburg, South Africa, and Accra is only 6.5 hours flying time away from me…Yes, it sounds very tempting hey? Mauritius is only 4 hours flying time away from me and Nigeria’s not too far from Accra either…
Now if only I had a weapon of mass destruction at my disposal! Not sure I’d know how to use it but I now know some genuine Army guys…..CJ/Maurice? Heh heh.
Patricia
I just got on yahoo personals..Theres a Army soldier name SSG Robert Pendleton in Iraq..He says he is in the Victory base Camp. Will retire in 2 years.He is 44 years old.Has one boy Ricky..He writes pretty good until he wrote the times two different times wrong..That caught my eye..He says he was requesting a leave for a couple of weeks from Iraq..He wants me to write to a army company so we can talk Ts2connection@army.mil He hasnt ask me for any money ..But this seems to good to be true..Has anyone heard of this one…
patricia
Update….I beat the scammer that was trying to scam me…..I kept asking him questions and finally I told him I was going to the army recruiter and ask questions..He never responded to me anymore…I did go to the Army recruiter and ask questions…If your in doubt listen to your instinct….
P.s Just makes it hard to believe the real people in the service when these scammers do this….
Gayle
How about Lt Col George Patterson who is supposed to be in Afganistan
Cissy
Gayle, Please tell me what he has shared. I am fearful that I have been scammed as well.
Cissy Evans
I have been contacted by Lt. George Patterson who is adamant that he is in Kabul. He sent this military email address: Patterson George [Pattersong@mail2Army.com]. I don’t think this is a military address. Be careful!
Gayle
I found someone else who was scammed by Lt Col George Patterson on the site 101dating.com
donna sensenig
gayle
They will talk to 2 girls at the same time and will tell them both the exact same thing. They usually have 2or 3 girls that they try to scam at the same time. I found my scammer on 3 different sites. Each had a different id.The site scambusters has copies of western union and money grams. These are fun to use.i sent a couple to a couple of my scammers and laughed my ass off at them trying to get there money.lol
Heidi
Hi Jill,
Got exactly the same letter from our friend Bryan Maritato. Also the Gerrity and me photos
Heidi
Jill
Thank you I’ll forward this to my friend and I am sure she’ll see the fraud he is.
Good Luck.
Jill
Carol
Has anybody been in touch with someone called Sgt. Reynold (Rey) Moore in Kabul Afghanistan? My sister just put me in touch with this site, and after reading through some of these posts, I’m convinced that my soldier is a scammer. I did send money via western union to some T2S telephone supplier. I feel like a complete idiot right now. What a fool I’ve been.
Laura
All these guys are the same. Just using different names. No one is real. It’s a big business in Ghana, most of them has a Western Union branch so when these scammers ask you for money via Western Union, they’re there sitting and waiting for the money. be very careful. I was scammed by a fake military personnel named Darryl Lingo. has a friend named Mark Wallace, a son named Charles who is 10 years old, an adopted son who doesn’t exist.I IP his email address and it’s in CA address. Be very careful.. These are scumbags…
laurie
do you have pics of lingo .. i have pics of ling and would like to c if same one i have been talkin 2
warmncuddlie1@yahoo.com
u can send to .. thanks so much
Debbie
Hi I need to know if anyone has been scammed by sgt. jeffrey miller. Widower with young son. He is scamming my sister and she has already sent him thousands, that she does not have. Mole or birthmark on face, right side I think. I really need some proof so that she will believe me. He has her convinced that he has been wounded. Told her that he was shot and talked to her before they took him in for surgery. I am sure the medical bill scam will be next. Doesnt the military take care of the wounded?
Dawn
Hi Debbie
Yes I was dupped by a guy named Ivan Miller. Same thing as you, with the mole on his right side. Just a jerk and wanted 15000 from me. Only difference was that he said that he had a package for me and got stuck at customs at Ghana. Told him to go jump!!!!!
kim b
well girls…i don’t know here to start. i had the samething going on. i went on single website. and a guy name richard mark stated im.me. we talked for a while and needless to say he scammed me out of over $1500.00. Now here is the kinda funny thing. Cpt. Rihard Goode started i.m. me from the sngles website. he got mad when i wouldnt tell him who i was talking too. then i finally told him i had been scammed by this guy he said he was tying to protect me and to let me know that he was a scam artist. lol! then he said something about getting a phone for us to talk on. and i said i didnt have the money because i had given him all the money i had to the ohter guy. then he got quiet and said he had to go. i then sent him an email and we had some words back and forth. i told him i couldnt believe he got mad over that and he said he didnt that his commander needed him and he had to go. so after about 2 1/2 months he decided to i.m. me the other morning about 2am and asked how i was doing and that he still had feelings for me and he love me (which i never told him back) so here is where i gets really funny. he actually asked me if i wanted him to track that idiot down for scamming me. so i sent him the info he needed to file a report needed it to proceed. he emailed me the next day and had found out all kinds of info on him. but it would cost a fee of $150.00 to go ahead with it. had to send it to a place in nigeria western union. then from there after i done that i was to send him the mtcn #. i questioned him y i would need to send him the mtcn # if t was the military police i was sending it too. then he told me he was a m.p. but he was not the one who would be working on the case. needless to say, i came home with a migraine and didn get it done today. so he i.m. me today and said he missed me and thought of me all day and loved me soooo much. then he asked if i sent him the mtcn and i told him no cause i was sick all day. he said aww a couple of times n then he didnt answer back and then finaly said he had to go on a short patrol and would be back shorly. so he asked when i could get it done to start proceedings. i said prob.the end of the week. so he hurried up and got off the i.m. low and behold i have been looking all day to c if this is procedure and came acoss this website. you dont know how glad iam to hear you alls stories. to see how these men r doing us women r making me sick. and like the rest of u i am tryng to get them one way or the other. so Cheralyn if u have any pics or info on this guy please email kimeeb103@yahoo.com. my keys r sticking and it has taken me 4ever to write this letter. guess i need to get some cleaner becaue im prob. gonna need it now that i have found this website. never mess with a woman scorned. boy r they n trouble…because have score women not a woman!!!!!!!!!! p.s. i also have been told that singleparets and singles websits r all in on this scam.
km
Carol
I keep seeing references to checking IP addresses. Can someone please give some instruction as to how to do that? Thanks.
Karol
I would also like to know this. I have been scammed by a Msgt Brian Ebert based in Iraq same old story divorced, found wife in bed with best friend, little boy, want to relocate to be with me. Sent flowers and poems….I know he is the guy sending the emails coz he sent a photo of himself with my framed picture and the name isnt an alias as I can see it on his uniform. But alas the same as most of you….first it was £200 to pay for his release papers which I know now is a load of rubbish then the BOMBSHELL wanted me to pay for a package he was sending for me to look after which would be £2000 I refused point blank and havent heard from him since although I got a feeling I will soon. He is talking to other women on line and I just hope they dont fall for his lies.
Heidi
Hi Debbie,
Jeff Miller is the same scammer as Philip Miller and Richard Miller. Uses photos of the same guy!! Mail me at heidi.lynn1@gmail.com for more details.
Heidi
kim b
can u tell me how or which number is the ip address? i look in actions and pull up view full header and there are several ip numbers, they range from california in two places to nigeria. which one do you go by?
thanks. looking for cpt. richard goode
kim b
cptrgoode@yahoo.com
kim b
hey girls. was wondering if u knew that u could go into ur yahoo i.m. and go into the message archives and set it up to where you can save every single one of them? i was doing that and made the mistake of telling cpt. richard goode that i had all of them saved by the guy who had scammed me. i did so because he was “going to help me find this idiot.” needless to say i was having so many problems with my computer that i had to buy a new anit virus protector. it was going crazy. and even locking my keys up. allday long it was going off about every two minutes. but unfortunately b4 i got the protection someone had aready gotten into it. and all of my message archives were erased. so if he was the only one who knew about this then they must also be hacking into computers. so beware. also i emailed him acting as if nothing was wrong and said i was going to send his money like he wanted. so i went to the western union and sent $5.00. and changed the secret question to ….what is the last thing i have to say to you? and the secret answer was f— you! so i came back home and sent him the mtcn code like he wanted. and i put hey baby i got ur code for ya. and left it as that. and signed off mwaa mwaa mwaa. (which is what he always used for kissing me through computer.) lol. cant wait to hear from him on this one. i have had enough of these men and its time to give them the head games back!!!!!!!!!
elizabeth
anyone heard of a sartent marion walters who is originally from Pa, but stationed in Iraq? He had a posting on singles.net but now since he met his true love (yeah right) he took the ad off, cant find him on FB or on people search, he is in his late 40′s but looks younger and says he is in the Army
donna sensenig
It is the last received number. If there is more than one. If you find one from Nigeria you have the real ip address. No doubt about it. I have been tormenting these fools since they tried to scam me.If they are telling the same stories you are reading about here then they are scammers. The names are not as important as the stories they tell. They change names like other people change underwear!!!!
Patricia
hi to everybody had a few scammers in again this week from a ” SECURE” dating site( are they having a laugh or what !!?) got a guy under name of SGTHW supposedly of Cambridge UK. of American family email sgt_hw48@yahoo.com named harry, Also a GERRARD GENRUDDOCK ( Nick name BILLY?) email genruddock@hotmail.com ( very distinguished Military guy) havent seen this uniform before or high status. supposed to be ” BLACK HAWK” UNIT.( as in film Black hawk down ” and by the way everybody FESTUS IS ON BADDOO trying the chatting up again had a go with me Sorry failed but he is there using another identity of good looking guy( sorry will have to check the name he is working under again and get back to you but as I said on baddoo site
kim b
does anyone have any idea how to get ahold of the real soldiers who are fighting for us and loosing their lives over there? i have done ppl search and google but there are so many and u cant find a phone number. i get tired of everything being free and then when u have to go in..u have to pay more to see…and then go in …and tec. i wish i had the money back for what i have put in on thier sites. but i wish there was a real site as to how we can find the real ones. they are prob. loving fathers and husbands and need to be notified.
kathy
go to adopt a solder.com
kim b
also how do u gals keep tracking every site they are on? that amazes me. especially if they are using different identities, pics and names. anywhere i have been had to pay to get into them. and i am not going to pay for a site ever again. nor will i join one unless it is under another name.
Heidi
Hi Kim b,
That is the million dollar question. Have been trying to track down the real soldier Miller for 3 months now to no avail. Gonna keep trying though as they are as big a victims as the ladies they scam with the photos.
Dorothy
Would u mind telling me how u go about tracking down the real soldiers, I agree they should know whats going on for their protection as well. Thanks
kim b
i played with “capt. richard goode” head for a while and i finally let him know th i had traced him along time ago. in the last couple of days i had told him that i thought his identity had been taken from him (although i knew he was a scammer) and he didn’t act like it even bothered him. haha. he said he would report it to his “commander.” he said taht is y he couldnt email from his military email because of ppl trying to hack into his computer. then he said he didn’t have the “comps” to call me. lol. told him i knew he could call for free.
well, needless to say i finally told him that i had traced his email back a couple of weeks and i knew that he was in nigeria. and that the military was NOT someone to be messing with and if the truth be known ….they have ALL benn under investigation because there were too many of them that have been turned into the real soldiers and their families. and that it would only be a matter of time before he was caught.
so needless to say, i doubt i hear anything back from him. i also told him knew by the way he put his sentences he was not american. and he didn’t get any of the american humor or sarcasim that i would thow at him. and that i didnt know anyone from the u.s that ever called anyoe my love and used the phrase so ofte as he did and the other man that actually scammed me.
as far as him telling me i am his everything and how much he loved me “my love” well i told him that we didnt even know each other and i wouldnt say it back. but i thought it was sweet. lol
he told me that he had never heard of any kind of military scam and i told him he had to be joking. alls he had to do was type in military and it would show it all over the internet. so that just goes to show all of us that they are getting closer to getting caught and are messing up.
i am so glad i found this website.
thanks for all your help
kim b
cheralyn:
i sent an email to the address you have on ur blog in re: to cpt . richard goode and i haven’t received anything or heard from u. wondering if that is still ur address or if maybe u thought it was from him so u didn’t answer. hope to hear from u soon !
thanks
kim
donna sensenig
Hi girls
These idiots will use the same pics but then they use different names. I found so-called sgt. mark donnelly on mate1 twice. I got him off twice but I am sure he is on another site. The names are not as important as their stories They read from a script so except for the names the stories they tell are almost word for word.Keep reading this site and nine times out of ten you will find your guy on here They know we are on to them but they will try to convince you otherwise. The dumb asses think we girls are easy pickings!!lol Boy have they got a lesson to learn.They are messing with the wrong girls when they fool with us. Stay strong and keep fighting. We will beat them at their own game. Good luck to all.
Hari
Hi girls,
Thank you for your posts here. I’m sorry you have had the same experience yet I am glad I am not alone. I add a couple of names to the list. Beware of Captain Cris Kepley, Baghdad, Iraq. A true poet who swept me off my feet but his spelling and grammar was not what I would expect from a US Captain. Also widowed and a son called John in UK being looked afer by friends. He was very convincing and used to to get my attention. Also beware of Scott Jason, who has a son Dalton, an Italian American who also cannot spell or write accurately. A great charmer who also had me fall in love with him. Ha ha I joined a dating site single and immediately had two great loves. I even went through the agony of picking one above the other and now I smile at the thought that they are probably the same person. I feel foolish as I told them/him openly about myself and even gave my address so they could write in person. I thank God for giving me the sense to know something just didn’t ring true before it went any further. Both these men claim to be Christians and use God’s name freely making them more believable. Was I disappointed? Yes, but more so in myself for falling for their/his charm. Girls, we are all looking for love but if someone starts talking about you being the love of their life from day one, they are not really who they say they are. Needless to say I am no longer on that dating site. Be safe Girls.
Love and light x
Gail
Ladies,
Look at this site to.
http://101date.com/internet-dating-scam-fake-soldiers
tracey
WARNING CAPTAIN BROOKS SCHWARTZ SCAMMER!!!!
Hi eveyone just letting you know to stay clear of this name met on internationalcupid.com back in feb claiming he is in the special forces so cant go on cam as they dont allow it he has been deployed for 3 years in kubal wife passed on and has 2 boys he was also wanting me to get the telex phone but i am not silly i got the emailpro tracker which tells you were the email came from lol nigeria what a suprise this is an email he wrote to me tell me a bit about himself Hi Angel,
Sorry the network was so silly to have cut us off while we were chatting lastnght.. it sucks…..I fully understand that we all get unavoidably busy in our different works of life. I too am not left out as I am suppose to have written you last night but something came up here. Just after the chat last night before internet sigal went off, I went to the bathe thinking about you while total havoc was occurring in my office as a major water pipe ruptured in the wall of the next floor above my office. Torrents of water poured down through the wall, some of it into my office and much of it into an electrical closet adjacent to my office. The emergency crew worked around the clock since last night as they tried to control the damage initially and thereafter to make the necessary repairs. I just got back from my office cause my office is still under repair and Since I am highly allergic to mold, I may have a problem even this week. I am afraid that my office computer may have been affected by the water. I hope no lol, i don’t want to have a problem talking to you anytime from any where…
I’m so proud of you Tracey. However, my great passions in the business world are Raw gold and real estate. While I have been a successful commander of communication in Chicago, New York, Florida, Washington and elsewhere, I also worked for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency where I am Chief Counsel within its National Enforcement Training Institute yet my true love is on the field as a trained combatant rather than sitting in offices all day.
I have been a modest investor in real estate for over 13 years. I prefer residential to commercial, since I have an understanding of the former but do not know enough about the latter. I own properties in Jacksonville and Virginia today, having sold my last property in Maryland just last month to a friend because of a gold deal I had to seal here and I’m happy it’s a success and the gold consignment is safe in a security company pending when I will be ready to go home to finalize the deal with the security company and the jewelers who has already displayed interest. At the moment I have a number of vacancies, so I am using this opportunity to do some upgrading. Of course, doing the upgrades when the properties are standing vacant means a negative cash flow. As a businesswoman yourself, you appreciate the fact that happiness is a positive cash flow.
On a personal level I want more balance and harmony in my life with a committed partner. I have good relations with my two children and associates but that does not take the place of a personal partner. All family members live a distance from me in either Colorado or Texas. I want someone with whom I can build a commitment for the long term which in my mind means for the remainder of my life. I firmly believe that couples build a great relationship as opposed to each just getting lucky one day and finding Mrs. Right.
I live in a two bedroom, two bath condo apartment in the heart of the city. I am surrounded by hotels, art galleries, restaurants, and even a Korean grocery story. I tend to dine out too much of the time from a budgetary standpoint, for I do not enjoy cooking and especially do not enjoy eating alone at home. I know how to cook and would do so more frequently if I had someone with whom to share the experience of cooking and the meal thereafter, I’m waiting for you baby (smiling). I can’t wait to meet you in person but for now the phone calls can bridge the distance we have and i can’t wait for that. I have to head to my office now and see the progress of the repair again cause i recieved a call to report there now. From there I will head straight to the TS2 office to gather all information we will need to get us talking asap with a device called TS2 military sattelite phone.
I have attached for you the pic of me and my Diseased wife during a pre-deployment dinning out party……… You look so stunning in your pic. I have it on my desk right now as i talk to you. Thanks for coming into my life. I will try my best to always be the best man for you, may God help us. Oh lest i forget, you better stop talking to other men on the site cause I’m a jealous god lol lol
Hugs and Kisses
Your Man…
Brooks
i also have pictures too
Susan
Hi all,
I really need help!!!!
any know or have heard the name James Relinger E-6 Staff Sargentin Iraq i have seen a couple of names (relinger)
I have to say i am not shocked but a little surprised,
my antenna went up as soon as i was IM’d on match.com
however here is the CLINCHER if you google E-6 staff Sargent james relinger there is a blog site.
claimed his wife died 4 yrs ago and his daughter Portia is now in Austria with a friend and he gets out in Sept back to Oakland California.
#1: clue, his spelling was bad well kind of not really, he claimed he is a native American tribe i looked it up and sure its a legitimate tribe,
clue#2: he used one of the BUZZ words you say the scamers use but just cutie,
he dose want a package but not money, he wants cologne, chocolate and vitamin c pills,
he did say his i mac book battery blew up.
this address is from a “diplomat junior williams out of accra ganah he will take it to him,
i happen to know you send all mail directly to the bases, but he said there was a trapped package and they where not getting any packages
hey, why am I such a loser?
i am so glad and happy I found this site
but at the same time i feel so ashamed Am I alone?, I’m a mature woman with a brain.
i know what to look for but there where a lot of things he also said that make me think its legit
thank you for your help
from a stupid girl
Susan.
PLEASE, PLEASE help me with some info if you can I feel like such an idiot.
Scott
Has anybody else beened scammed by “Sgt Keeter Saville Johnson?”
Scott
Mate1 is where Sgt Keeter Saville Johnson contacted me.
Scott
the other names used by the men who typed up the fancy forms with Washington DC, WA., are “LT Col Bill Perdew and Robert Gonzalez!
Donna
I don’t recognize the name but mate1 is crawling with the idiots. anybody hear of capt. joesph morris ?
Susan
so nobody still has not heard of
E-6 staff Sargent James Relinger, i saw he was at camp victory for a while and was transferd out to another base in Iraq he had a huge blog on myspace.com
really need help if anyone knows please,
thanks,
susan.
Dawn
I have, he was chatting with me up until today.
Susan
Hi,
do you mean Staff Sargent James Rellinger?
if it is him has he asked you for anything?
just want to know,i think hes a scamer,
thx
Dawn
yes it was staff Sgt James Rellinger that asked me for money for a little girl in Ghana. Said it was for medical help because the little girl had an ulcer.
He also told me after I told him that I looked him up on the net to know more about him, not to go looking because other soldiers were putting things up him and making up lies to see how I would handle that. All BS.
Dawn
James Rellinger, SPC
…Wow… This is very unfortunate. My Name is U.S.Army SPC James Rellinger stationed at FOB Delta, Iraq. I was just made aware of my name and picture being used to scam folks back home. I can absolutely assure you all that the person you have been chatting with is not me. In fact, there are only 2 Rellinger’s in the Army at this time and the other one is CID. Please accept my apologies and know that I am doing everything possible to terminate this fraud being perpetrated in my name.
Angel
SPC Rellinger, Can you let us know if there is someone we can securely contact to verify if the person we are talking to is legitimate? any information would be great.
Theresa
Hi you all mine is the same, but a bit better he says he is Major James Rellinger, HA HA, we have been well and truly taken for mugs, he tried the TS2 one on me,wanted me to sell my jewelry to set up a secure phone link, i was to pay it through the something union, but i didnt pay,when he came on line this morning i told him of this site i found, HA HA he said someone must have stollen his identity,so here we are girls all mugs together,worse still i sent him pics of my grandchildren,and my son who is in the Army, what kind of idiots are we, LOL,lets stop this now,
Beryl Clay
Can you tell me if this email is genuine!!!!! I suspect not
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kathy
this is a scammer don’t send money site is fake ..
donna
OMG have been talking to a cap jeffery humprey.. got pictures as well ..alarm bells started ringing when he wanted me to pay for his phone calls?? .. what a losser hope they rot in hell for what they are doing to our soldiers.. donna
donna
i was even asked to pay for his friend to go on a dating site lol called.cougarlife.com his friends email address is rickmattlock@yahoo.com
his password is liverpool loosers
donna
this is what he sent me ?…..Baby, I went to the admin department and i tell those guyz there i need to call my girlfriend in UK and they told me its not that easy, that since you are in Uk, there’s a telephone company there in UK in charge of u.s troops in the middle east that you gonna need to register with the telephone company first of all for security reasons before the call can be set up for us and then i can always call you anytime am free, they said the department of defense introduce the measure to curb terrorist attack on our troop in the middle east so now everything has to be done for security sake. They gave me the email addresses of the telephone company incase you wanna send the mail and what you gonna need to tell them also, but they said there ill be charges before the call can be set up for us baby, i cant handle any charges as long as am still here in the middle east for now, hopefully you can sort this,and if you wont be able to sort it, just dont bother yourself we can just keep on chatting on here for now, but it would be a dream come true to have your sweet voice on the phone baby.
let me know what you think now so i can get back to the admin departmentyou will have to send email to the company and introduce yourself to the company as my girlfriend that you ill need to connect with your boyfriend in Afghanistan and you send the company this information so they can use it to locate me in Afghanistan.
militaryconnect@usa.com
CAPT.JEFFERY HUMPREY
E8 ARMY CAMP
VICTORY, AFGHANISTAN.
Louise
OMG I bloody well knew it. Captain Jeffery Humprey has been speaking to me for a couple of weeks chick. Whilst i enjoyed our flirting I was not about to give anyone any cash or personal details even though he was at time pressuring me to do so.
I have to say at wome points he sounded plausible just. Others I just laughed at. I think there were two turning points that did it for me
1 when I asked him his rank and he said he was Captain Jeffery Humprey, special forces, indispensible. lol. I replied that nobody was ever that.
2 When he sent me a lovely email obviously not from his own hand so I googled it and it led me to this site!
Acutally I had alarm bells ringing from the start. But chose to ignore them because it was a bit of fun
He asked me to contact the same site with the same info for the same resaons. Do you have pics? would love to see them out of curiosity. I have 4. Would be interesting to compare them.
On a serious note it makes my blood boil that anyone could even think of impersonating one of our brave forces who are out there laying down thier lives. Disgusting is the only word for it.
Somehow I dont think I wll be hearing from him again.
He is defiantely not who he says he is.
I am glad I found this website and will be reporting him to the dating agency he found me on.
kathy
hi just read your post ..I have a similiar situtation with a guy who is a Colonel in Kabul who claims he can’t get money their becUSE HE IS IN SPECIAL OPS.I DON’T KNOW IF HE IS REAL OR NOT. THE PIC HE SENT have his name on them and he used the TS2 phone scam with me.Anyone hear of Johnson Morelli?
Dawn
Oh thank God I found this site. I was on a dating site and this guy started talking to me. I chatted back. He wanted to chat on my msn..no problem after about a week he started asking me to send some money for a little girl that needs medical help in Ghana. Told him I can’t sorry that I live alone and barely make it myself..He seems to want to continue to chat but after this site he is on the block list. I could of been scammed…by the way he said his name was General Charles Campbell, then I went looking on the net, and asked him about a conference he was in this week..then he told me his name was James Rellinger
Thanks for this site..it is an eye opener.
Susan
Hi Dawn,
what do you know about this James Rellinger?
did he say he was in Korea for a confrence he told me it was 2 yrs ago, Did you see pictures?
he asked me if i could please send him some vitamin c pills, but the base was not accepting packages, so i had to send it to a place through a guy in ghanah, its sounded like a b…s job to me, i never scamed but i think i fell for the joke. didnt send the package although bought the vitamins.
Heidi
Hi,Susan,
I’m another Heidi from Canada, who got taken in by the darling James Rellinger. I also sent you and Dawn and Lisa an email with more info about his latest and greatest. I feel sorry for the real soldier. Thanks for this info.
Theresa
Hi Susan mine is Major James Rellinger,in Iraq with peace Treaty Group,i am just so annoyed at myself for being taken in like a right fool, i sent pics of my family, and i have pics ef Major James Rellinger, but i seriously doubt he is the one writting to me, he got of line rather quickly this morning when i told him of this site and that i saw his name on it,he says someone must have stolen his identity, HA HA, worse still i had another one a short while back,anyone herd of General Ebeneezer Afful said he was in Iraq but was leaving next day for Ghana, he tried to get 4,000 pound from me, sent me his picture,the man in the picture i saw on a news report here last night was General Odiera,i looked back on pics that the so called General Ebeneezer Afful and there it was 4 star General Odiera, so this was supposed to be General Afful,he even continued to phone my mobile, sent me document pics i was to print and sign,send back, also, pics of Gold Bullion Bars,pics of the real General Odiero in meetings with i assume Iraq leaders, these men are good really good, Girls we need to stop this scam right now. Take care you all. Theresa Scotland
Susan
I would like to know if these real soldiers are having theyre identities stolen?
its so sad it makes me cry.
Dawn
I think I might of informed Staff Sgt James Rellinger on myspace..sent him a message telling him what happened. Also ask if he had more questions to please ask me, I would try to answer them. I am really hoping that he can do something about this
Dawn
Heidi
Hi Susan,
Yes their identities are being stolen by some very sick individuals!! They are as much victims as the women being scammed.
Heidi
Susan
oh my god, i also left him a note on my space,
he told me he was coming back in sept
i didnt send him a package but he wanted some vitamin c pills that was it oh yea and a magazine and a hankie with a lipstick kiss.
did you get any photos of him?
did he say he has a daughter?
living in austria, he told me nothing of wanting any money just send the package to this nowhere address in ghana,
did it get more sophisticated?????
are they adjusting like robots on some bad si-fi movie?
i keep asking him questions he answers them,
am thinking i am talking to the real james relinger?
now he knows about the my space site i also sent him a letter there
i am so scared for these men
Theresa
Susan mine is Major James Rellinger serving with the Peace keeping Group in Iraq, i have sent all sorts of family pics to this man,what fools we are, no wonder men treat us like fools when we act this way, sad though it is we beleive every word they say, i was to sell jewelry through the Union thing for to set up a secure phone line,i told him this morning about this site i found last night, guess what he says someone has stole his identity, HA HA,Girls lets Stop this scam NOW. Best of luck to you all. Theresa.X
lisa ross
Hi Dawn my name is Lisa let me know please, because I want the guy I met to pay big time. I went on email finder.com and found out he lives in sun valley california
Dawn
Hey Lisa or anyone that has had contact with General Charles Campbell, or Staff Sgt James Rellinger, you can contact me at rottielab@yahoo.ca
I have pictures of both and also some emails.
Dawn
Heidi
Hi Dawn,
I am not on myspace.com, but if you know anyone who is, maybe they can contact the person who knows the real SSG James Rellinger.
Her name is Kathy Rellinger and her contact info is http://www.myspace.com/172463602
On her website she and her husband are self described patriotic’rockers’ supporting the US troops, and she has a picture of the real James and his son “Chris” on her site. I would dearly love to let her know so she can let the real guy know his identity is being misused this way. Man, it makes me so mad.
We all got taken in by whoever is impersonating the real soldiers.
heiditwins@hotmail.com
Susan
Lisa,
did you get his other email or just one?
there are 2,
the reason i ask is that one originates from a military base,
did he tell anyone he was native american on his fathers side?
i did the research on it, how can a scamer come up with that area and tribe?
the other thing
i am an artist/sculpture and he was telling me his now deceased wife (4 years) had a some beautiful copper sculptures from a native american artist from the 70″s
and that he loved and did a type of art program that only a child in grade school school would take.
now how would an african scamer know all of this? just wondering? do they actually have the time to do the research into all of that really obscure stuff.
is there any possible way i could be in touch with the real one?
he has never asked for money and i have had that happen a couple of times from men claiming to live in africa. and needing $ for his daughter because she fell down the stairs and the company he worked for has not paid him yet nor has he asked for anything>?
just curious, doing lots of reaserch on my down time its facinating and sad
kim b
he sounds like a richard marks that i had been scammed by. said he was from lake forrest il. and had an art galllery. there is an art gallery and a richard marks but not him. said he went to africa for business and his daughter was put in hospital with typhoid fever. then he needed money to get home on. then he didnt have money for this and that. and said the guyn at the motel was letting him and his daughter jessi stay there for free. haha. he got busted big time. me and several women were calling the art gallery and sending each others emails to each other. supposedly he was stuck over there and coulnt get home.
Akim
Well After I asked him, his address,,,,,His response is below.
Hi there
how are you doing..Hoping all is well with you over there.I have really and truly miss you so dearly my princess..Thanks for you trying to send me something..I really appreciate it alot..Well i have something very important to tell you.As i truly and really trust you from my heart..You are the only person i love you and i give you all the trust..Well as i was here..I was having a deal with a Minister here In iraq..I had that i will be transfering to Afghanistan very soon and i don’t know what to do now..Were to keep this..Because the Minister has pay me over 2.5 million Dollars..And i don’t know what to do..I will be very happy if you can keep this money for me as i will put it in a box and package it very well..So well i will give it to a diplomat who will deliver it to you very safely at your home..The only thing he will need is your House Address,House Number,Telephone Number,Mobil number,Full name,Nearest Airport,State,That is all…Well hoping all goes well with you..And i will be very happy if you can keep this package for me very safely my princess.I am telling you this because i do really trust you from my heart..And i hope we are sharing only this between two of us..Take good care of yourself..Love you always my love.Bye for now
Should I give him fake info? see how it goes? LOL
Susan
has any heard of the site NETLOG,
its kind of strange, all of the men you have written about, even from the top of this blog, they are all mentioned there, they all live in africa or the middle east even though they have photos that dont make them lool African or middle eastern
WHAT’S GOING ON!!!
any james rellinget is there,
it says hes from NIGERIA????????????
i have to ask a question?
am i the only one that feels used and guilty for not having seen through it all?
man am i stupid.
Dawn
no you are not alone…they are scammers. We are the vitims. We out smarted them, and hopefully they will be caught. I really feel sorry for the real soldiers who don’t know their names are being used, also the invasion of pictures that are posted on the net of different things they do.
We have to stick together and outbeat them at their game. We all can do this.
Susan
Dawn,
I left my soldier a message on his facebook letting him know of the situation after figuring hes not checking his myspace
GOD, I can only hope its not the real james rellinger I had contact with.
that would be bad,
can you let me know what you think,
actually i’m a bit scared,
is there any way for these a—- to track any of down,
hope not
James Rellinger, SPC
…Wow… This is very unfortunate. My Name is U.S.Army SPC James Rellinger stationed at FOB Delta, Iraq. I was just made aware of my name and picture being used to scam folks back home. I can absolutely assure you all that the person you have been chatting with is not me. In fact, there are only 2 Rellinger’s in the Army at this time and the other one is CID. Please accept my apologies and know that I am doing everything possible to terminate this fraud being perpetrated in my name.
Theresa
Hi Susan you are not alone Mine is Major James Rellinger serving with a peace Group in Iraq, none of us here have thought this through, i have pictures of him,i was to sell my jewelry for money to send through western union TS2,for a secure phone link. lets get a grip here girls, no wonder they think we are Idiots when we act as if we are, Lets end this SCAM NOW, i also, had a General Ebeneezer Afful, who was in Iraq, but left to go to Ghana, after finding this site last nite, saw news report from one Real Serious General Odiero, yep you got it he was my Fake General Ebeneezer Afful, mother african father american so i was told, was asked for 4,000 pound from him, i received pics and documents,of Gold Bullion Bars,pcs of the Real General Odiero in a meeting room with what seemed like Iraq leaders, a document i was to print of sign and send back, if this sounds like anyone , any woman knows he is a scammer, poor General Odiero. lets end this SCAM GIRLS NOW> good luck to you all. Theresa
Susan
Dawn, and to all the others,
thank you for the words,
i feel better now that i see i’m not alone, we are STRONG
jazz
hi could anyone here tell me if they have been in contact with a guy who called himself Lt Timothy Bills who is in deployment in Kabul. He sent me his pics and well he kinda cute but wanna know if he is real or a fake.
please could someone respond asap.
Jazz
Susan
yup its a scamer, heard his name elsewear as well sorry, they are all cuties but the sad part is that these men are real and have real families, they are in places you or i would not want to be in,
lisa ross
well this is a good one he wants me to send 15,000.00 to london to a guy he says is his lawyer now he says he has 30,000,000.00in a bank in dubai and that and that this lawyer will send installments to me . well guess where this lawyers email comes up from mountainview california i checked on email finder.com this scott schwartz is so stupid. i just keep playing his game he says he is resigning from the army and it is going to cost money.
Susan
DO THESE STUPID DUMB &*^$# THINK WE ARE GULLIBLE I WOULD LOVE TO START A NATIONWIDE GROUP DEDICATED TO TRY TO STOP ALL OF THIS FOR THE SAKE OF THE REAL MEN AND WOMEN FIGHTING AND DYING AND THEY’RE FAMILIES, THEY ARE THE ONES I HAVE SYMPATHY FOR AND US MAINLY BECAUSE I DONT THINK ANY OF THEM KNOW ITS HAPPENING TO THEM.
WITH LOVE TO ALL, AND I TRUELY AM HAPPY I FOUND THIS SITE, I WAS FEELING SO ALONE!!!!!
Susan
DID HE ALSO COME UP WITH THE NAME JAMES RELLINGER? that ones address also came up in mountian viev but then he had another one that came up in sunnyvale ca but what is an ip address?
Jeni
Don’t feel bad..I wasn’t scammed with this as I am happily married, but I was scammed thru ebay and sent $400 to buy 6 xbox systems. How in the world was I so stupid I will never know, but anything that comes from Nigeria I delete and I hope these guys get caught and punised big time! I wish we would send our military special ops guys in to get rid of it once and for all!
lisa ross
Susan I think he is the same one do you have pictures of him if you do send them to laross1980@yahoo.com and I will send mine if you give me your email . A IPAddress is an email finder .com
Susan
hi i have picks but dont know how to get them on here, so i just tell people to go to myspace james rellinger, and look,tall guy with a big hat and glasses, rather good looking but i want to bust these peoples #$%^&sroston@rogers.com
Susan
oh yea sorry Lisa he had 2 different emails,
#1. jamesrelenger2000@gmail.com
#2. heavy_load@ymail.com thanks, hang tough girl and lets get em!!!!!!!
Susan
well what i have done is said to him i sent the vitamins off by fedex as asked, the pills are only 4 dollars so no harm there and of course i didnt send,
but i want to see what happens after,
maybe he’ll keep upping the anty its interesting to see what the next thing is,
i am playing him like a guitar master.
Susan
Jeni,
OMG,
i feel so badly for you,
but your not stupid,
i felt the same way but look at all of the people here in the same position, its AWFUL
but we are lucky to have this site as either a support or just as a venting outlet,
I still want to form a nation wide group that will help to fight this even if its in the smallest way,
good luck,
Susan.
Rachel Boden
Oh my God…. I have been done by Sgt kevin Nathaniel…. well I never sent any money but all these stories are so familiar. Anyone else?? How do you stop theses people? Can you report them? Any help??
Susan
Rachel,
you cant stop them, but as far as i know they are stolen identities,
just have to keep on telling your story i guess,
if my friend had not told me to go on the single site i would have not known about this pathetic stuff.
i was happy being single in the first place but its sure an eye opener.
Susan
lisa ross
i just called an army base in los angles california waiting for them to get back to me wonderful scott schwartz this morning said he needs 42,000.00 to give to the administration to resign from the army can you believe i want him caught and i won’t stop till he does get caught
Joslen
Wow….reading some of these posts is AMAZING!! This guy wants 42,000 to “resign” from the Army? Does this scammer know that someone can’t just resign….and that you actually have to have permission to even retire. I’ve worked for the Military and have known MANY military soldiers….THEY GET PAID BIG BUCKS TO BE IN THE MILITARY (altho not enough compared to what they have to deal with) and are supplied Free calling cards, phones, ect, so don’t believe them when they feed you a huge line of crap that the army isn’t feeding them, or that they need a laptop or WHATEVER BULLSHIT STORY THEY TELL YOU…They are ALL scammers.
Susan
Hi Lisa,
can you let me know if they ever call you back please,
been trying here to contact an official here at the American Embassy here that deals with the Military,
Thanks,
Susan,
sroston@rogers.com
Theresa
Hi Susan Theresa here again am i so greatfull for this site, i still have a number in my phone, from one so called General Ebeneezer Afful, but picsi have are of a real General as i saw him on a news report here last night, General Odiero, i still have all pics and the phone number this so called General Ebeneezer Afful called me from, although sadly he has probably gotten rid of it by now. LETS GET RID OF THESE IDIOTS GIRLS< LETS SHOW THEM THEY ARE THE REAL IDIOTS NOT US WOMEN. Take care all. LV Theresa Scotland
Dawn
I have contacted the US Embassy where I live, Gave them my story. told them please to forward to the US Army, Military, etc. They should know what is happening to soldiers that are risking their lives, while someone else is destroying their lives. My sister in law was in the military so told me what to do. I haven’t heard back from the Embassy, but hoping to. Told them I have picutres and emails if they want them.
I will keep you all posted.
Patricia
Hi Donna & Susan, in reply to your notes here, on the uSA embassy and FBI and all governing bodies. That, one hopes will do something for their men who are being scammed, whilst us women ( me in cluded ) who have lost in different . over and over again!! tried writing to newspapers with photos of The guy I thought i was going to have, but lost before it began because a scammer took his identity., and fooled me… Well the government did ” JACK /s—- sorry if this is a disapointment but its fact. I have given up ever hoping to find the guy who doesnt know I even exsist but I have at least tried to help him and others and I have friends on this site that still carry on trying but to no avail nothing seems to work and the scammers are more and more everyday. Nothing we can do, I just keep reporting them as i see them coming now they seem to leave a trade mark, took me a while to know the words and the ways they go about things, and dont forget they use false web cams now with DVD playing in back ground so dont be fooled by that I was fooled “temporarily” but no more my eyes remain open.. but they seem to be coming in on all sites. disguised not in uniform and in uniform weighed down with medals. and yet noone checks anything about them to stop it. They should Raid every Nigerian/ghanian internet place and close it down and arrest the scum thow then into cells. bread and water see how they like that… After all our Boys ( UK forces ) have to rough it, and so do some of the USA forces so why shouldnt these scum !!!
Susan
Patricia,
Thank you so much,
do you happen to have a photo of him???
if so could you send one to me?
sroston@rogers.com
i am going to keep this up,
and will try not to let it go,
my feeling is that it just way to sad for these REAL men and Women that do the real fighting for us.
and if THEY, as brave people dont give up us as a society why the F%$^ should I give up on them
“LEST WE NEVER FORGET”
Susan
Hey Dawn,
Good for you,
I was about to do the same thing here,
but am not sure who to talk to, can you give me an idea of which section/person of the embassy to contact ASAP,
if possible???
my email is
sroston@rogers.com
Thanks.
Susan.
Patricia
Hi Susan Thanks for your note which one do you want the photo of as i had several can you give me the name that you are in terested and I may have one of them if not i wont bother sending photo, let me know whatever Thanks and good luck …. sorry I havent read all your bloggs so dont know which you are referring to sorry !
Susan
so sorry,
I meant Staff Sargent James Rellinger,
Camp FOB Camp Delta Iraq?
did he use his email as either
#1. jamesrellenger2000@gmail.com or
#2. heavy_load@ymail.com
thanks, so much
Patricia
Hi Susan Have taken down your email address just going to drop you a line or 3 see you soon Trish ( patricia )
maryann
could you send the photo to me to .. i have a rellinger talking to me ./ although he says his name is Ryan Scott Relinger the re part is on his uniform .teneesha2003@yahoo.com.au
Theresa
hi Susan Theresa here i have, this is address he uses to contact me, i am in Scotland,, i have 2 sons in the Army and i would hate for this to happen to them, and yes it could because like you all i was fooled by this man, about 5ft 9 Greyish hair and a moustache,i sent him pics of my family and pic of my youngest son in Uniform on his pass of parrade 3yrs ago. How stupid. come on GIRLS NO MORE SCAMS FROM THESE B??????? we have family or friends out there at war to, they need our protection.
lisa ross
thank you dawn let us know
Theresa
Another address from Rellinger////// <Majorjamesrellinger@yahoo.com. I am in Scotland
Marie-Noelle
Dear all,
Have you already been in touch with a captain Donald Morris saying he is based in Paktika Afghanistan ?
Same stories as you I have paid for phone call, tickets for leave request…
I thank this web site to have opened my eyes but it’s late for me I have already lost lot of money.
Dawn
http://canada.usembassy.gov/
Please go to this website, tell them your story..tell them the names..give them this website to look at…the more people that write, the more they will do
Susan
tHANK YOU SO MUCH SO I DONT CALL?
donna
Here is another name captain joseph morris jose.muriz@yahoo.com. Is using the phone story says he is a widow !!! isn’t that widower!! lol
Susan
Sorry Donna ,
Have to laugh,
I know this whole thing’s not funny at all, it really is no joke
BUT
at least these guys should learn to SELP!!!
hahahah
Donna
Susan
I have to laugh myself they are so stupid. I have been tormenting them for months. lol Maybe no one will help us but we can help ourselves.i send them fake money orders and run them back and forth to western union. I even had a dirtbag tell me he was Gen. Scaparotti of the 82nd Airborne. i take their money their gifts and their flowers and then tell them to kiss my a$%#&. Ha Ha i will continue to hunt them down like the dogs they are. Stay strong. we are not alone in this. we have each other.
Susan
Hey Donna,
have been tormenting mine as well,
(to bad hes cute)
however i have been looking to get my hands on a fake fedex tracking # to email back to this guy, do you fedex anything and have a tracking #on it.
i would love to tell him that I found the # and the package should get to his diplomat soon and that he should be receiving his,
GET THIS VITAMIN C TABS AND MAGAZINES SOON,
yea i admit to purchasing them but not sending.
i am so gullible, i feel like #$%^
Susan
oh yeadonna forgot to say,
thank god we have each other
Donna
Hi Susan
Here is a great website to get tips and fake documents http://www.scambuster419.co.uk They have all kind of things. These guys are so dumb they couldn’t find their a%$&* if they didn’t have hands. You can just make up stuff,tell them you got a # wrong and send them running back and forth to western union. Ha HA HA
Carry on girls
Dawn
there is a phone numbers that you can call..it should be on the website
Dawn
The website has phone numbers if you want to call. Either way is good
lisa ross
i called one number i half to wait until monday to call
i tried to play stupid with this lay who he wanted me to send money to but she got pissed and said drop it. i said i don’t want you scammed and she knows i know big time i found her on the computer she said why can’t you forget and i said because he is scamming other people now he wants me to send 15,000.00 to the uk to a guy named harry knight the guy has called and says his name is harry you can hardly understand him.
Susan
MORE HAZARD WARNINGS!!!!!
JUST FOUND TWO MORE WEB SITES,
#1. NETLOG.COM HAS ALL THE FRAUDSTERS NAMES AND STOLEN IDENTITIES.
#2. GIRLS DATING SITE GREENVILLE DOING A BIT MORE RESEARCH TODAY SEEMS JAMES RELLINGER IS NOW GOING UNDER THE ID, “SIMPLE 86″ AND HAS CONTACTED SEVERAL WOMEN THERE AS WELL, BUT CANT SEEM TO CONTACT HER TO LET HER KNOW OF THIS.
THE SPELLING ON HIS EMAIL WAS 10 TIMES WORSE THAN THE EMAILS HE SENT ME, IN MINE THERE WHERE HARDLY ANY MISTAKES.
P.S. I HAVE FOUND, ALL OF A SUDDEN THAT SOME PEOPLES SPELLING ON HERE GOT WORSE AS WELL REALLY QUICKLY
HUM?
MAKES YOU THINK.
Desiree
Hi,
Ladies have u met colonel Booker Williams with the bad grammar. I have, but I was suspicious of his poor English and knew from his emails that English was his second language. This impostor sends pics of a US soldier in uniform and battle gear. beware ladies he wanted me to send $1000 to help get him out of Afghanistan.
Yea right
lisa ross
ladies i just lost my man i think he got scared i went on his mail and there was a guy on there and i talked to him under his contacts he was talking and said he would be right back and singned out but guess what he was from sunnyvale california
Susan
oh darn that sucks,
to bad,
lost mine as well
what did you tell this goof that got him to leave ya? hahaha
so this was james rellinger?
i just found him on another web sites and hes known as simple 86,
wrote it as another warning on this site.
man the spelling was PATHETIC,
i’m so dumbfounded,
i cant believe that they don’t realize we are on to them,
and not just that,
but I think simple 86 is being scamed himself by the girl he contacted, if you read the mail she sent back, the grammer is just as bad,
could it be that they are sitting in the same african internet cafe?????? LOLOLOLOLO
hey, maybe they will find each other and fall in love mr. and mrs scammer joined in holly falsehood for ever and ever,
they can scam each other for ever.
HAHAHAHA
I’m going to keep up my end,
wrote in to CBC with an investigative report story pitch about all of this,
may keep theyre ratings up? LOLOLO
lisa ross
hi guess what the stupid jerk scott schwartz his supposedly lawyer is from nigeria i looked up the the first 3 numbers and it is coming from nigeria he has someone calling from there but the lawyer is in sunnyvale california
do they all live in california
Susan
apparently,
they ALL LIVE in SUNNY VALE
Jennifer Ingoldsby
Anyone been emailed by a scott_steven7524@yahoo.com or on myyearbook???
lisa ross
I need help i went on scotts mail contacts his friend bill was on he may be in iraq now what am i to do. he is in the army
Susan
What>?
i saw you where on line but missed the message
micheal
hello there my name is Micheal and i am a usa Army i want you all to know that there is alot of scammers out there pretending to be us army but some are real ts2 is real and you have to pay for it for yur love ones to be activated so that you can talk to them if you lose yur husband because of this good luck
Colin
…And I’m Barack Obama!!!
Learn to spell and punctuate, Fool!!!
Debbie
I was just wondering if anyone has been scammed by a Sgt. Tom Pendelton stationed in Irag I don’t know what to believe anymore.
donna
Debbie beware! I have heard his name before. I will do some checking and get back to you. In the mean time please be careful. Send no money
L
Add Sgt. Taylor Mullen to the list, says he’s deployed in Iraq
donna
If your in the US Army micheal?????? I am Uncle Sam
Susan
DONNA,
what B.S. the “USA ARMY”
HAHAHAHHAHAHAH
i’m laughing so hard i just choked,
you know what,
this whole thing went from SAD to MAD now its a cheap form of entertainment,
the least the “USA ARMY” can do for these men is teach them to SELP and to have proper pronunciation,
if a commander says SHOOT, whats poor micheal going to do,
go up to the enemy and shake hands,
(please excuse the sarcasm) but i am falling off my chair,
I just found a more responsible way to make the real soldiers feel like they are not forgotten,
go to
cup of joe for a joe
i believe its http://www.greenbeans.com
and send them a cup of coffee,
I just sponsored $10.00,
thats 5 soldiers getting something warm and comforting from home much more rewarding.
$60.00 sponsors 30 soldiers,
SORRY MICHEAL no COFFEE FOR YOU, you big f…
isnt that cheaper and more heartwarming than sending $45000.000 off to Africa.
and on top of it you get a REAL LETTER BACK,
in fact one of them asked me to be a pen pal,
i have to say,
i had a cry, and the tears where streaming down my face when i found my first thank you letter.
do it you will feel wonderful. and they will know they are not forgotten,
now thats real,
Susan
sorry i mean http://www.greenbeanscoffee.com not greenbeans.com
donna
Susan
Thanks . I will do that. It is a great idea. You are so right Susan. It has turned into a three-ring circus. I would rather spend my time doing something that makes me feel good. Thank you so much Susan
donna
Susan
Have just sent cup of joe to some of our troops. I am going to put the email address on my facebook page and tell everyone I know. Thanks again for the tip.
TD
OMG and WTF….I’ve been in contact with one of these scammers from match.com….supposedly HARRY MARITATO, whom I just found on facebook as Darryl Maritato…and am reporting him as soon as I’m off this site….
I had that nagging feeling that he was full of it, so I did some homework and voila! He is! I’m really worried, because I sent photos and let him talk me into seeing me live on yahoo msg through my built in web cam…despite the fact that that made me really uncomfortable….nothing risque though, but still! Please, does anyone know…can these scammers do anything other than use the photos from the webcam??? Like hack into my personal information on-line?? I’m really freaking out…have kids and all. Thank God I never gave out my phone or address, or and $$$$….but still!
Susan
YAY LISA,
good going, feels good.
anyone else wanting to donate a cup of real coffee to a real soldier,
http://www.greenebeanscoffee.com,
its soooo simple.
Susan
OH MY GOD DONNA,
THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH,
did that make you feel good or what??????
i know this part is not a waste of time trying to stop the Fing fools,
and we do as adults have a LIFE,
but this COJ program has become special to me,
and on top of it i got a pen pal, how wonderful is that,
i hope more people get on this,
you get so much for so little. greenbeanscoffee.com wagon,
just wish we had a Canadian program like it.
Thanks again Donna,
Susan.
lisa ross
that is such a great idea but since scott schwartz lives in california not in the army i guess he is out of luck of getting a cup of coffee boohoh boohoo i feel so sorry for him not really but iam sending one to some soldier they deserve it.
Susan
scott WHO?
thats sooo nice you sent the coffee,
I hope more people can take the time (2 minutes and send more coffee to a tired soldier.
http://www.greenbeanscoffee.com
the more the maryer
and its not just coffee, they can get what ever they want.
donna
Susan
You have really hit on something with cup a Joe. It not only will help the troops but also help some of the men and women who got scammed.For just 2.00 dollars you can make yourself feel good and isn’t exspensive. It gave my heart a lift immediately. Ladies and gents give it a shot. It feels great!
Susan
Thanks Donna,
what a nice thing to say.
and hey if you end up with a cup of joe pen pal,
who knows.
Gayle
Ladies,
Here is another site to check out.
http://101date.com/internet-dating-scam-fake-soldiers
Susan
been to that one as well.
donna said something about scambusters.uk?
so check that one out,
hey girls, as donna and i have been saying TORMENT EVERY LAST ONE OF THEM!!!!!!!!
but please dont forget to register at,
http://www.greenebeanscoffee.com now thats real.
donna
Susan
Wanted to let you know not even 3 days later and I have already had four notes thanking me. I go to bed with a smile on my face and in my heart. Thank you again. Incidently, every word is spelled correctly, no one is in need of money and best of all they are REAL people. I will continue to do this till every last man and woman is home with their loved ones. This idea is diffenately 2 thumbs up. Scammers Beware!! Your days are numbered. Any money these dumb a!@#$% send me is going to greenbeanscoffee.com
Susan
HAHA donna
what a thrill to hear,
i am so glad you feel that way,
isnt it NEAT?
have to ask are you in the U.S.
do you have a pen pal out of it yet,
i have one,
its not the point i know but it’s an added bonus,
his name is Jaan,
hes a combat medic in iraq,
funny thing hes out of FOB Delta al kut,same place as the unreal james f-ing rellinger is from.
to bad he misses out on a great cup of coffee.
donna,
your GREAT,
kathy
hey ladies hers one for you.. th eguy i was talking to who was a scammer confessed to being a scamer to me.. said he could’t lie any more and his pic was stlen froma web sit ..ifo all made up.. but he semt me an e mail awith another womens name in it so i called him on it AND HE TOLD ME HE WAS A SCAMMER WORKING OF OF GHANNA.. HE SID HE DID CAUSE HE NEEEDE THE MONEY to star his businees because he was poor and didn’t have any .. he apologized profuslet to me for k lying to me and told me i could be his mom
he was 24 not 54 ..
donna
Susan
here is my email donnasensen1@yahoo.com Let’s chat sometime. A person can’t have too many friends.
donna
Susan
You were so right. I have a pen pal in Iraq who I met thru cup of joe. He is a real soldier and a real man. But I will continue to send a cup of joe to our troops. All the thank you emails are awesome. I can’t thank you enough for telling me about greenbeans.com everybody should try this you won’t be sorry ladies you really should try this. You come away with a wonderful feeling not an empty wallet
lisa ross
girls guess what that scott_steven7524 is a real scammer because guess what i played a game with him and he wants me to send 750.00 for a phone well guess what he wanted me to send money to the same person as scott schwartz did vicky elaine golden in tampa florida what a bunch of real assholes they are.well guess what i want the whole bunch caught
Susan
See told ya donna,
GREAT NEWS,
it just feels soooo good,
sent $60.00 this morning,
if you have face book put it there and spread the word.
thats 30 cups for 30 deserving people,
tell me about him,
when you get a chance,
if you read the green beans web site
whats so sad about it is that a lot of times they never get anything from home, and they get lonely
so as you have said,
it’s good all around,
sroston@rogers.com
i’m proud of you, takes your mind and hate off this CRAP.
Debra
This guy contacted me on Match.com saying he was Thomas Draper
a soilder in the American Army i have photos of him with is daugher!
I just want him to know that his identity, and pictures is being used.i found out the guy that contacted me, lived in Ghana! yes a scammer
CJ
Debra,
Send me some of those photos. There is a PVT Thomas Draper in the Army and I can contact him to see if it’s the same person.
Debra
/Users/dwardle/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2010/12 May 2010_3/tn-2.jpeg/Users/dwardle/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2010/12 May 2010_2/tn-1.jpeg i hope you find this guy…. best Debra
Marlene
Thanks so much for all the replies to my questions. Would love to meet a nice REAL soldier to date.My email is Machook7@optusnet.com.au
Please be careful ladies.
I have just had another soldier ask me to match with him on “HOT OR NOT” so he is probably another make believe. Think from what I can see on his uniform name is Matt pard or something like that.
Take care everyone.
Marlene
CJ I am wondering if you can tell me if there is a SSR Dective unit of US army in Afghanistan thanks?
CJ
I’ve never heard of that at all. What are the person saying SSR stands for?
Marlene
That is detective unit lol sorry typo.
Mel
Fred Kells (Sergeant)?
Claims to be in Afghanistan. Widower of twins who live with him and he manages to tuck up in bed at night and play with at weekend. Oh how cute. So do soldiers normally keep their families with them in middle east? Also online profile says he has a son who is three. Now he has twins who are four. I pestered him on this and he got quite agitated. Eventually resulting in “I have a nanny”. ???
Goes by profile “armybabyboy” on OKCupid. Photos of a really dishy soldier. No way is he single!
Lives in Florida, grew up in Texas, Vague on the town. Has no friends what so ever as they scammed his bank account. So of course hes broke! Will ask about wages and income about 20 minutes into chat. I pulled him up on it and he scuppered for a week. Then decided to try again so must be desperate. Writing changes font half way through a conversation, and so does general mood of the content. I suspected after about 10 minutes this was more than one person online. Tried researching and could not find any Fred Kells. So contacted military hopefully they will sort this out.?
Anyone want to scam Fred in return Write an email to:
sgt.fredkells@yahoo.com
Anyone else had a Fred?
barbara
BEWARE PHILIP CHARETTE
Chatted to him for about six weeks, very friendly then about one week ago informed me that he had goods on a ship in Dubai but his bak account had been hacked into.Asked If i could help him out with money. Asked for five thousand pounds!! I was going to send 500 hundred went to Western Union to pay the money and they informed me that they thought it was a scam. Went to IT dept. at work and they found this site. Well low and behold he had been at in February this year. Told me he had a son called Samuel who went to boarding school in USA, that his wife had died in a car crash two years ago. Also told me that he had business selling satellite equipment around the world and that the goods were stuck on a ship in Dubai, thats what he wanted the money for. See comments from sarah 26th.Feb and Kay 27th.Feb. As i am at a vunerable time in my life(i lost my husband eight months ago)all i wanted was someone to chat to. Also told me that he had a place in Camden. Also told me he was a Major,I thik he meant a major in scamming. So watch out girls for this person, nasty piece of work. Oh also I have been in touch with the police, reported everything to them.
Marlene
Thanks for helping CJ, I sent the query about the sat phone and got a reply.The form I have received back is so different to the one above on this page and it has a signature on it also. I did go and look up the ssr As in the letter/form I received back it has his name, then this SSr is his unit. SSR can stand for the “security sector” or “search and rescue”.This so called soldier has told me that they are not able to say where they are and with his job they are annoynmous at all times and that things are different for the other soldiers. I am not sure how to check the is IP address but keeping you informed. Marlene
CJ
Marlene, forward me some of his emails if you would and I may be able to help with the IP issue.
Marlene
I can send you a copy of the reply I got back but where can I email it to please.I really hope these morons are caught very soon. Marlene
Marlene
THIS IS THE EMIL I GOT REGARDING PHONE:
TS2 satellite communication system gives you the ability to stay connected in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia ….
Dear Marlene,
TS2 services are rendered to families and friends that want to communicate with their families and friends in the military in Iraq and Afghanistan . This service is offered to people who want to communicate with their military men through the use of phones which allow calling and sending sms to them in their respective units in the military.
With reference your request to connect with Sgt. Oliver Adamson of the SSR Detective Unit of the US Army here in Afghanistan through the TS2 Satellite Communication you are requested to fill the information below and send back to us.
1. Full Name and Date of Birth
2. Home Address
3. Place and Nature of Work
4. City, State, Zip code and Country of Residence.
5. What mode would you prefer (fax or mobile)
6. What is your mobile phone number
7. Phone service provider
8. Relationship with officer
Note: Your country of residence will determine the TS2 service connection point.
Regards.
Colonel David Keith
TS2 General Secretary
Always quote your reference number when contacting us
Marlene
I don’t really have any of the emails he sent me.If I sent any emails to him he just hit reply. We chatted on yahoo all the time his address on there if of any use is Sgt.Oliver@yahoo.com
Theresa
Snap marlene i only have a few messages from the fake Major James Rellinger, as we to mostly chat on his EMail address i have which is hope this address stops him from using it on some other poor woman. You all know the song??? LETS STICK TOGETHER, LOL not sure if thats the name of the song but the words are in it . SO GIRLS LETS DO IT> LETS STOP THEM TOGETHER< the B??????
KC
I had been talking to a guy I met online claming to be a soldier in Iraq. After a week, he asked if I would sign up with this Satellite provider so we could talk on the phone, the catch is it would cost $550 and then I email this TS2 place and they tell me to Western Union the money to a Robert Kinney in Palmyra, Pennsylvania. I do, then get second thoughs and cancel and got my money back. I am certain now this is a scam and a fake person, see details, below:
“TS2 Satellite Provider”
HERE”S THE EMAIL FROM THE GUY FROM THE DATING SITE:
Hello Dear…
Thanks for your prompt reply and i appreciate it..I am glad and happy to see your reply to my email ..
Like i said in my email to you..My name is Andy Ford, i am a widower and i am 46 years old.I work as an Electronics’s Engineer with US AID ( GS 12, Major by Rank)..
I lost my wife 4 years back in an accident, i have a daughter as well and since then i have been alone and bored , mourning my late wife…but now i want to add some spice to my life, settle down for a new life ..Actually this is my first time of online dating and i hope it will be my last….
Once again i appreciate your reply..
Please can you send me a picture of you and if possible can we chat on yahoo messenger so that we can get to know each other better…
my email is andy.ford21366@yahoo.com and i am also online
Once again thanks for the prompt reply…..
KC
Here’s more details on the Satellite Provider:
TS2 Satellite Provider”
DEAR SUBSCRIBER
Thank you for the Inquiry, our service is to provide phoning and Satellite facilities for civilian and Military Personnel.
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Marlene
This was on an email under return path, sorry not sure if this is helpful as i am not up with computer technology. Like I sent him an email and then he hit reply and sent something back so I will copy and paste the full text for you as maybe it will have what you need to trace his IP
Return-Path:
Received: from web114503.mail.gq1.yahoo.com (web114503.mail.gq1.yahoo.com [98.136.183.19])
by mail36.syd.optusnet.com.au (8.13.1/8.13.1) with SMTP id o32C0f3F007853
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Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2010 05:00:40 -0700 (PDT)
From: oliver adamson
Subject: Re: For You !
To: Marlene Stephens
In-Reply-To:
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Angel
Daniel,
First, I am sorry that you are being scammed too, but maybe this is a blessing in disguise and you might also be able to help us find some of the soldiers whose identities are being used, and let them know what is going on. You can maybe direct them to this website and they can let us know it wasn’t them, like Sgt Rellinger proved he was not the man scamming. And also, Thank you very much for your service in protecting our country.
Angel
oops, posted in wrong place lol
Angel
Marlene,
This email originated out of Nigeria>>
IP address [?]: 196.46.245.21 [Whois]
IP address country: ip address flag Nigeria
IP address state: Lagos
IP address city: Lagos
IP address latitude: 6.4531
IP address longitude: 3.3958
ISP of this IP [?]: Local Registry
Organization: Local Registry
Local Time of this IP country: 2010-05-22 12:40
That is what I got on IP tracking. If you want more information, Here is the whois part:
% This is the AfriNIC Whois server.
% Note: this output has been filtered.
% Information related to ’196.46.240.0[Who Is IP][trace][Reverse IP Search] – 196.46.247.255[Who Is IP][trace][Reverse IP Search]‘
inetnum: 196.46.240.0[Who Is IP][trace][Reverse IP Search] – 196.46.247.255[Who Is IP][trace][Reverse IP Search]
netname: VNL1-20051024
descr: Celtel Nigeria Limited t.a ZAIN
country: NG
admin-c: EA1-AFRINIC
tech-c: EA1-AFRINIC
org: ORG-VNL1-AFRINIC
status: ALLOCATED PA
mnt-by: AFRINIC-HM-MNT
mnt-lower: AFRINIC-HM-MNT
source: AFRINIC # Filtered
parent: 196.0.0.0[Who Is IP][trace][Reverse IP Search] – 196.255.255.255[Who Is IP][trace][Reverse IP Search]
organisation: ORG-VNL1-AFRINIC
org-name: Celtel Nigeria Limited t.a ZAIN
org-type: LIR
country: NG
address: ZBanana, 5th Floor, Wing B
address: L2 Banana Island
address: Ikoyi
address: Lagos, Nigeria
e-mail: [Who Is Domain][trace][Reverse DNS Search]
e-mail: [Who Is Domain][trace][Reverse DNS Search]
e-mail: [Who Is Domain][trace][Reverse DNS Search]
phone: +2348022225441
phone: +2348021905441
admin-c: EA1-AFRINIC
tech-c: EA1-AFRINIC
mnt-ref: AFRINIC-HM-MNT
mnt-by: AFRINIC-HM-MNT
source: AFRINIC # Filtered
person: Enyi Abajue
address: Vee Network Limited
address: Olakunle Bakare, Victoria Island,
address: Lagos State, Nigeria
phone: +2348022225494
nic-hdl: EA1-AFRINIC
source: AFRINIC # Filtered
Marlene
I really appreciate all of your help CJ. Thank You..Marlene
Renee
I feel that I have recently been scammed by a man who goes by the name of “Ken Kerr-Johnson.” He says he’s serving in Iraq now, and has even sent me pictures with his name on his Army uniform. I believe him to be a scam, because he asked me to send him money in order for the US Army to allow him a leave. He has told me he loved me and wants to marry me. He also told me he has a mother and daughter in London, but he lives in Florida when he isn’t deployed. Has anyone else been contacted by this man? He contacted me on MySpace. Please if anyone has any information, I’d love to chat with you about it. He asked me to fill out forms, which would make me his beneficiary, along with multiple other forms and send them back to an @usa.com email address.
Please, I need some answers.
Marlene
Hi Renee, Yes he is obviously a scammer. Don’e send any money for anything. These scammers are stealing photos of real soldiers and taking on the identies of them. Keep following this page in here as it tells you peoples experiences and what they have been told etc. Marlene
Marlene
Renee just know that you are not alone in this.There are a lot of us caught up in this scam… Marlene
donna
Renee
I am sorry but what he is telling you is a lie. You can’t buy yourself a leave from the US Army. Check his ip address. He is probably sitting in a cyber cafe in Nigeria.
deniz helga
wie kann man die ip nummer prüfen?
Marlene
It just goes on and on doesn’t it. I have once again been approached on Hot or Not where the last one found me. This one has on his intro that he is in iraq but will be in hawaii once he goes back to US. This ones name is Anthony no surname.They seem to be in every dating site and the meet friends sites. His photo is very grainy but he doesn’t have uniform on. I hope and pray these scammer low lives get caught very soon.
Susan
HEY GIRLS,
MET UP WITH SGT,GOODSON PETERS TODAY, REMEMBER HIM FROM WAY, WAY BACK ON THIS BLOG
TELLING ME HE WAS A US SOLDIER IN IRAQ, I WAS STUPID AND OPEND THE ATTACHMENT BUT JUST HAD TO SEE WHAT THIS aHOLE HAD TO SAY. CURIOSITY KILLED THE CAT, BUT HEY YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE,
I REPLIED BACK, A BIT STUPID I ADMIT BUT JUST HAD TO, I SAID THINGS I CANT REPEAT ON THIS BLOG, DONNA IF YOU GET THIS EMAIL ME AND I’LL TELL YA EXACTLY WORD FOR WORD, ANYWAY I WENT ON TELLING HIM THE FBI KNOWS WHERE HE IS AND THEY ARE COMING TO HUNT HIM DOWN LIKE A DOG, SO HAHAHAHA ON HIM.
lisa ross
renee he probably is my man i would love to see some of these pictures girls can you all send them to me emai laross1980@yahoo.com please i need pictures there is a new one to tony gagnon he says his son is living with his aunty in bakersfield california he is over in afganistan when home from new hampshire his wife left him when he went deployment almost 2 yrs ago
Marlene
Lisa I have emailed photos to you. Any you have of other guys in this scam please send back to me: Machook7@optusnet.com.au
Maybe they should all be put up on this site so women know what they all look like.
Thanks Marlene
charlotte
tried to send you the pic of suppose to be sgt patrick mcdonald,dont know if it got to you,email me and let me know.char.miller64@yahoo.com
thanks charlotte
kelly
anyone knows if sgt barry dolf is real are fake he uses the email davelangian404@yahoo.com
Marlene
Haven’t heard of that one Kelly. If he sounds like the others on this site then he may well be involved in this scam.They seem to use different names but can be the same person. Just be careful and don’t send any money.
lisa ross
oh yeah i got tony gagnon said he was in afganistan caught him in a lie now he says he is in iraq but first said he was in the marines but all of sudden he is in the army. same guy different name
Marlene
Lisa is Tony Gagnon in the photos I sent to you and if so which photo is him thanks
Shelby
Has anyone heard of Sgt Wesley J. Smith or Sgt Scott Carson?
Janet
I am speaking to a wesley smith right now on Yahoo
Shelly
I only became aware yesterday that I have been scammed to the tune of $8000. Contacted on Lavalife and asked to chat on MSN. I believe the person who scammed me was using a real soldier’s identity Sgt. Haggard. The pics. I was sent were legit. looking with the name clearly visible in all pics. I chatted with this person every day for over a month. I notified the Army CID via email with the hope that they will notify this soldier that his identity is being used.
The story was a little different. This individual’s wife had mismanaged his assets when he went overseas and left for another man. He was coming home soon to retire from the military. His story was that he had invested in a company that provides security to businesses operating in Iraq and had been paid in cash and had mailed this package to my home. Then the delivery person travelled to Dubai and on to Ghana because there were no flights until the next week. In Ghana customs was requiring $8000, if I send $5000 he would have enough to cover this. This supposed delivery person even called my house. Then after I was stupid enough to wire $5000, the package was back in the delivery person’s possession, but he didn’t have enough for hotel and airfare. I stupidly sent another $3000. The military facts that were given were correct, I googled the name with no results, I checked the RCMP anti-fraud site here in Canada–no scam listed like this, I researched businesses in Iraq–security businesses are paying huge, plus I had the pics with the name clearly visible. It was only when I was checking for news about what was happening in Iraq that I stumbled accross this website. The individual had told me his whole life was in this package, etc. and I really felt bad for him and wanted to help. He even went so far as to send me an email saying he was on his last mission, described the difference between a patrol and a mission, if he didn’t come back his best buddy Dave would contact me. Oh, and he didn’t want anyone to cheat me so if something happened to him it was in his will that I be repaid. Also, conveniently the computer I used to talk to this jerk got a virus and now I can’t get on the internet because it tells me someone else is using my IP address. I have made a report online which I was advised would be sent to the US internet fraud authority, the RCMP anti-rackets division. I also contacted US Army CID and my local police.
Shelly
One fact I forgot to include. The name of the so called Customs officer receiving these wires: Jibril Mohammed.
Theresa
Hey Girls in my EMails today, about the great fake Major James Rellinger, and General Ebeneezer Afful, pics are The real General Odiero,i alsow a while back had only a few messages from General John Abizaide,he to sent me pic which i still have, i thought i lost them so i typed in his name and pictures hoping to find the pics he sent, up came an inteveiw with General 4 star Abizaide,never out of the white house, yes the pics were of him, did i use my stupid brain then no,i told him of what i saw and how shocked i was that he, a man of his possition would contact me,well never heard from him again, but hey if you ever read this, Will the real General John Abizaide stand up, LOL he Is very hansome, not so sure about the person i was chatting to. Chins up GIRLS>
Lynnie
Was this soldiers name Richard Cason by any chance? I had same story except his delivery man’s name was Isaac Anderson & he is stuck in Ghana with package. The person I had to wire money to was a supposed bank manager by the name of Jibril Mohammid. His mate;s name was Dave. Richard is currently stationed in Baghdad & is due to for retirement now.
Susan
hey Shelly,
your good, hope it works out, these people are crazy nuts i just hope there will be a way that someday they can be stoped.
good luck hon,
Susan
annie
hi there all.
i have recently been chatting to a commander john haggard miller
supposedly in afghanistan and unable to phone or go to banks or web cam etc.
he has told me of a son who has recently turned 16 who was living with his ex in miami, but he had full custody of him. apparently his son has moved to ghana for schooling which i thought was a bit weird as he was only 16 and moving there to do a medical course of 3yrs.
well now last night asked me for $658usd for medical treatment and blood tests for his son who was supposed to be admitted to the kole-bu teaching hosptial in ghana.
well a couple of days before that i was getting email supposedly from his son and medical people from the hospital saying that his son was in hopsital with malaria. now i did some research and malaria is mainly in the sth or africa not the west. and ip addresses didn’t match up at some that were supposed to be coming from ghana were cooming from sunnyvale california, at the yahoo main office.
and others that were supposed to be coming from afghanistan were coming from new york or ghana its totally weird.
well all night last night this soldier was given me pressure to save his sons life and send the money as he couldn’t get to a bank or organise another way for his superiors to help hm out due to army rules and regulations.
well i was wondering why his emails were romatic and very touching. and then in some there were mistakes about knowing each other for longer than was and that we had spent time together when we haven’t except online.
he even asked to web cam but couldn’t his way due to regulations.
well i was quite abit skeptical to start then i was changing my mind a bit but when he was putting pressure on to me the way he was i just put my foot down and said NO . iim singlme mu on low income and i just can’t send money off like that to help soomeone i really don’t know that well.
i asked him why would the people froom ghana be asking about sending usd in stead of the currency they use there. well then i got a email from the so called hospital stating that they asked for usd aas his son told them he was from the states and not the currency of either pounds or wuro or what ever currency they use, i can’t remember what the said but i hadn’t heard of that currency ever. Then they said that the had already converted it to usd for me. and that they had heard from my husband and that he asked the same questions i was asking to the word. so that played on my mind all night.
i got to bed at 5am here in australia and had to be up for the kids at 7am and he knew this and then he kept me online until i got angry and left.
i had to go to my part time job with in 4hrs of getting offline to him.
i told him more than once that i couldn’t do it as i was on a welfare payment and just didnt have that sort of money.
so he then more or less stated that it was a human life that needed saving and that i would for my own children do it.
so i then told him there was no way even if my own children needed it i would be able to raise that sort of money with the click of my fingers . i was even asked to ask friends for the money.
i stcuk to my guns and said there was no way i could find the money for him. well i haven’t heard from him since so far but it is nothing unusual as he used vacant time from emailing or instant chatting a excuse that he was busy over there in afghanistan.
i will admitt i fell for it but i was wisening myself up in the last week or so.
what i did with all emails i have saved them in a file and told him i had them . sut didn’t know i was kepping them as evidence if needed. i also have his so call soons emails save and the hospitals.
he has sent me photos of himself and i have soome of the ones that are on here about him also.
i was silly enough to send some to hiim but if i ever find them on the internet other than where i have put them i willknow where they came from and i have the email addresses also.
so girls be ware out there.
froom a fellow scammed person from a military person, goodluck out there.
annie from downunder australia
annie
hi shelley if u read myposting june 17/2010i too had a john haggard miller and also go a virus from the comp while talking to him on my lap top. it also says that my ip address is being used on another comp .i have photos of this person as well and copyied the onnes from this site and they are the same as i have . i am still not happy about what is going on but when i asked he couldn’t get off line quick enough.
and yet today i get a email from him and says he is putting in a investigation into sommeone else using his info and id to the right people to deal with this.
so maybe he is the real thing and maybe something will be done for once.
annie
susan
I sent alot of money i would love to see pic of this people can someone help me find the pic thanks.
Marlene
So sorry Shelly. They are good liars these people. There are women as well as men doing this.
Gayle
Just a reminder to watch out for Lt Col George Patterson, Nigerian Scammer at georgepa01@live.com
Marlene
It appears that there are a whole lot more on Hot or Not now. I had 3 tried to match with me this afternoon.I must check the names on there. Take care girls.Marlene
Kay Wilson
Hi, I think I may have found another scammer. He told me his name is Steven Massingale Barrett, he is a Captain in the US Special Forces based in Kabul, Afghanistan, a widower with two children who live with their grandparents in Canada. At least that’s what he told me only last night when I started to check on him. Before that he originally told me he had a son who lived with his grandparents, then another email mentioned a daughter who he had decided not to tell me about to begin with. Alarm bells should have begun then, but I carried on. Within a couple of weeks he was professing his love for me and that we should get onto a secure communication channel which would cost me £660. I nearly paid it, but when I rang Western Union to arrange it the lady there was brilliant. She said it sounded very suspicious and wouldn’t take the payment, said I ought to check it out more thoroughly, which I did and found your website. I am so glad I found this out beforehand and didn’t pay! £660 is a lot of money for me, as I am in the process of selling my house following a split with a long term partner. I would be interested to know if anyone else has been in contact with this guy and what other names he is going by. I am usually a sensible woman, but this one caught me out and I fell for him. His pictures show a good looking guy, even the one in uniform has his name on it, so I didn’t think it unusual. His email address is browse4barrett@yahoo.com. Even the IM address has another photo of this guy on it so it didn’t look suspicious. How do they get them? Can someone please advise me as to how to send you the photos?
Marlene
I would love to see the photos Kay as there are so many on hot or not, a dating website, more appear everyday. Where did you meet this one of yours? They are so good at what they do.
My email address is Machook7@optusnet.com.au ( don’t forget the au on the end)
The guy I was talking to has not been mentioned on here but I am sure he would be using other names as well.
Kay Wilson
Hi Marlene. I met him through DatingDirect.co.uk. I am in the UK. I will email his photos through. Would be interesting if it was the same guy!
Kay Wilson
Surprise, surprise he’s just come on line! Don’t think he is very happy with me, I called his bluff. He reckons I can go to Afghanisatn to prove that he is the real Steven Barrett, and I said OK send me the details and I’ll arrange it. It suddenly went quiet! Anyone else using the DatingDirect website beware anyone who has the member id goldluv4us, it’s proabably him!
Janet
Well I have a new name for you to add to the list Tom Curtis is another scammer at tomhcurtis69@yahoo.com. He says he is in the army stationed in Afghanistan. Wants to make phone contact thru ts2military@engineer.com
Marlene
Have not seen that one anywhere Kay. Thanks for the pic. It is good to see these guys so as we know them if they approach us. There are so many different names it is hard to know who is who in this scam.
Kay Wilson
Hi Marlene. Is it possible that someone could check and see if Steven Barrett is a real soldier and let him know his identity is being used for a scam? I would love to know the outcome.
Janet
Could I share pics of this guy name Tom Curtis to see if anyone else has talked with him?
Marlene
send them to me if you like Janet. There is a guy on Hot or Not who has the name Tony so maybe it is him.I have received a couple of photos already from a couple of the ladies here. Thanks K haven’t seen him either. Thanks for sending to it me.Sorry you were scammed out of you money but these guys make it easy to fall for them.
Janet
I caught on to te scam before I I sent any money. Luckily I have family that has been in the military and know you do not have to pay for the things they ask you to pay for.
donna
Hi everybody
These guys all have numerous names and pics. I have found that the one thing they all have in common are the stories they tell. Hope this helps.
Marlene
Very true Donna
Marlene
I meant to say thanks Rachael not K duh, all this is messing with my head.
Marlene
Thanks Janet but no , another different photo. It makes me wonder how many of the real soldiers photos they have used. These are the real victims here. Whoever these photos are really of they sure are nice looking men I will say that.Keep sending any you have.
lisa ross
i think they all live in fuck’n sunnyvale california tony gagnon39@yahoo.com scottbright72@yahoo.com beware ladies they are real assholes
Janet
His ip is out of sunnyvale also. I just feel sorry for these soldiers also. I will let you know if I get anything else. He just came on and asked for my full name and adress so he can send me a surprise.
donna
Hi Janet
I have had the same experience a few times. They will send you candy, flowers. teddy bears etc. They do this because they think if they spend a few hundred on you. You will send them thousands later. I kept the stuff and then kicked their ass to the curb.
Janet
Hi Donna
I was just wondering if this was another part of they’re game. I was going to ask him for his military address so I could send him something too.
lisa ross
how true janet i never sent money because i work to hard for money and when they send it western union to someone no way plus i have them checked
Marlene
Thanks Lisa. Honestly I have no idea where they get these photos they use, sure feel sorry for the real guys.Haven’t seen CJ on here lately but maybe he has some ideas.
Marlene
The first time I spoke to so called sgt Oliver Adamson he matched me on Hot or Not and he started telling me that he really hoped I was real as he had just been scammed by some woman. He then went on to tell me how he had his lawyer sending her money every month. His english was perfect, I never found him out on any lies, he was coming to visit/meet me in about 2 months cause he had put in for leave. He never asked me for anything proior to the emailing about the ts2 phone. I just told him I couldn’t afford it, which I can’t and apologised. He just said “oh thats ok don’t worry, I love you “. I have not heard from him since. I let him know that I knew there was no one by his name in the army at all when cj looked it up for me. Now I only wish he was for real.
donna
Janet
go ahead and ask him. He will either tell you some story why he can’t have things sent directly to him and want you to send it to someone else (who also is in on the scam)or he will say he wants nothing from you but love. But in my experience you won’t get a military address because he doesn’t have one.When I ask a scammer the same thing he said another soldier who was set to come over would bring it over. But the funny thing was his soldier buddy was in Ghana !! They also have people in other countries if you say you won’t send anything to Ghana or Nigeria. If you want to know more CJ has my
email address. Good luck.
Marlene
I think the reason they send gifts to you is just to get your address so I would not have accepted anything from them. Maybe they are wanting to steal your identities. I have heard there are woman doing this scam as well as men.Think before doing anything and don’t send anything.
helen
can some please help me find the right people to contact in regards to the man who is ueseing chtis morrison name in scameing women on dateing sight’s
helen
this is the name of a man which is being uesed in scame’s on dateing sight’s can some one help me find the right people to contact regarding this matter or help me find out how to contact the real man to let him know what is happening to him
Lt. Christopher M Morris with Military Number (USArmy/MlL 456378)
based with the 32nd Infantry Division
camp phoenix kabul in Afghanistan.
donna
Marlene You are correct. That is one of the reasons. I would not advise anyone to do what I am doing. I am hunting them down. After the first fake soldier broke my heart I decided to turn the tables on them. I can’t say how I protect myself because they read this web site too. These guys are whoever you want them to be A man or a woman. They are dangerous and you need to be prepared for that. I did not mean to give the impression that this was something I take lightly. I know the danger and have prepared myself accordingly. This is not a game it is serious business.
Kay Wilson
Hi Donna, fancy checking out Steven Barrett for me? He is now operating on a UK dating site. Same photo I had, using the name Steven, in the army, etc, etc.
donna
Hi Kay
I will be glad too
Kay Wilson
How do you want me to send you details?
jane
i am just recovering from being scammed by one of these so called soliders, for thousands i only discovered the truth after finding this site , capt james miniard us army , iraq.i just could not believe i had been taken in , he contacted me on make friends.co.uk site and was in contact with him for 3 months or more. i know stupid , even had counselling to help me cope with the reality of it all, but i am a survivor.in contact now with george england , phycoligist in afghanistan lives in new york city , could you check him out for me. he is retiring soon and wants to move to england he has never asked for money .
Rachel
Hi Jane,
I was scammed for thousands by someone using the name Capt. James Miniard of the US army.
(read my post 28th December 2009)I haven`t seen the name on here before and it has come as a shock! Obviously another name for everyone to watch out for. I know exactly how you feel. It is awful. I hope you feel better soon. Take care, Rachel.
Susan
Jane, PLEASE, PLEASE JUST DROP THE DATING SITE THING,
IT’S NOT WORTH IT.
jane
hi racheal
i have just read your post from (28 december) and just reliezed it was your post that finally made me accept it was all a scam.if i had not read that i would have lost even more money and would have done anything to get my soliser home, so thank you for that.your story is identical to mine , i became totally obsessed by him they are so clever, he even admitted to me it was a scam in the end and told me not to pay any more money and was sorry.i am a clever women but drip by drip they fed me information to make it believable. i am still on dating site and i have had about 3 more of them try to contact me but i can spot them now and report them. i had several photos of same man with family , so it seemed so real because i wanted it so much.
Susan
Jane,
do yourself a good thing,
go to the web site
http://www.greenbeanscoffee.com check it out, its the greatest thing, i have mentioned it on this site more than once and people have taken the advice and are sooo happy,
they even have REAL MAN PEN PALS and who knows, what will happen.
anyway its a legit site with REAL PEOPLE
its also on FACEBOOK so again check it out.
Susan
HOLLY…. S..IT, HERE WE GO AGAIN, MILITARY DATING, TANGO WIRE, SUPOSEDLY SECURE BEWARE OF JAMES GRAY, USUAL CRAP, PARENTS WIFE AND KIDS DIED IN PLANE CRASH IN GERMANY, ORIGIONALY FROM NEWFOUNDLAND NOW LIVES WHERE HIS ” PARENTS WHR BASE, YEA ENGLISH THAT BAD IN NEW YORK” COMPUTER ENGENEER, SMELLED THIS ASS COMING FROM QUITE THE DISTANCE. QUITE THE STINK, YUCK, THESE GUYS ARE FUNNY. THEY THINK WE DON’T KNOW.
Susan
I LOVE MY GREENBEENS.com now thats normal
teresa
Has anyone heard of a donald williams or bryan wilson funny williams and wilson oh well they are scamers donald wanted my bank acct. so that he could have this company deposit his pay ck cus he was working in africa and he didnt have his acct. here in the states anymore well nope that didnt work then bryan wanted me to buy telex and when i told him no if he wanted he could pay for it! how funny ive lost total contact with both but i didnt lose my $$$ so be careful ladies they are good and if ur not careful they will take u for what u have.
oh and i have pictures of both men so if anyone knows of them contact me and we can compare lol u can IM me at xzandria_65 on yahoo SO PLS BE SAFE LADIES
jane
i have been in contact with a Lt charles ramsey swanson for a month – and he has just asked for money for a phone – he was mentioned earlier – is he a scammer ?
sandy
YES CHARLES RAMSY IS A SCAMMER, IF YOU WILL LOOK ON HIS PROFILE LIEUTENANT CHARLES SWANSON RAMSY @LIVE .COM YOU WILL SEE SEVERAL COMMENTS FROM WOMEN HE HAS SCAMMED OR TRIED TO, I AM ONE OF HIS VICTIMS, GET AS FAR AWAY FROM THAT MAN AS YOU CAN, HE IS ALSO A FREAKING LIAR.
Marlene
Next they will be on Greenbeans.
Susan
D, you adopted his buddies as well, how sweet,
i have one and hes sweet but i don’t expect mails from them.
JUST A WARNING,DON’T give away to much about them IN FACT NOTHING AT ALL, PLEASE IT CAN BE DANGEROUS FOR THEM,SO I WAS TOLD.
donna
thanks I will follow your advice take care
Susan
m, LISTEN, THERE’S NO WAY IN HELL THEY CAN SCAM GREENBEANS, ITS A WELL PROTECTED ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO BRINGING TROOPS, MEN AND WOMEN A FEW MINUTES TO ENJOY COFFEE THEY HAVE RECIEVED FROM PEOPLE,
CHECK THE FACEBOOK PAGE, ANYWAY, THESE FUCKS DON’T HAVE ENOUGH $$$$$ TO EVEN GIVE A $2.00 CUP OF COFFEE, AND ITS NOT JUST COFFEE, ITS TEA, SMOOTHIES, ICE DRINKS HOT CHOCOLATS AND WHAT EVER THEY WANT.
Marlene
Susan your reply sounds a little nasty, sorry. I have not heard of this greenbeans and these scammers seem to be able to access any site they want so thus my comment. They seem to be able to hack into anything they damn well want. I certainly don’t wish any harm to real soldiers thats all. I have heard they ( scammers) come in here so bet they will try this greenbeans site now. Hopefully they will fail if they try.
donna
Marlene
Cup of joe at greanbeans.com is not a dating site. You can go there and buy a cup of coffee etc. for a soldier in Iraq or Afganistan. You can send as little as 2.oo and you will receive a thank you email from that soldier. You can send a note with your cup of joe. I have met a very nice guy from Iraq who was looking for a pen pal. The scammers won’t bother with this site because all you send is a 2.00 cup of coffee. Check it out Marlene. I am glad I did.
Susan
M, sorry, didn’t mean for it to sound like that i accidentally left on the caps lock, and I did realize you don’t know that program, so again sorry,my fault, i would not lead anybody on, it is however a fantastic organization, you may even end up with a pen pal,
you all want to know something?
I get so upset reading these stories that it just pisses me off,
its hard to believe that as smart independent women we get cought up in this stuff,
so again my apologies.
i just think we ALL should just stay away from this computer dating stuff and stick with the bar/coffee shop stuff, face to face.
Take care, S
jane
i have been communicating with a man who says he is Lt charles ramsy swanson serving in iraq
is he a scammer ?
Susan
but of course hes a scammer, what dose your gut say?
listen to your feelings, it will tell you
donna
Hi everybody
I love greenbeans too. I have a penpal in the Airforce in baghdad. He is stationed in the Al Faw palace. The first thing he did was sent me his military address. I ended up adopting his buddies too. These guys are grateful for a 2 dollar cup of coffee. They are the real deal. They don’t ask for anything. They are a great bunch of guys. I want to thank you Susan for suggesting greanbeans. Ladies give it a try. You won’t be sorry
Becky
Hi kim I have heard of this Dawn Bradely in knightstown,IN. But Sgt. Brandy Floyd i have not heard of.
The Person that wanted the phone system setup was A Sgt.Bellick Smith with whom I met on Singlesnet.com, Becareful He does not show up in Google or Army.Mil. But He says he is stationed Ramadi,Iraq or Al Anbar, Iraq
Has anyone everheard of Sgt. Bellick Smith His name doesnt even popp up anywhere on there internet seach engines. But he has pictures posted on singlesnet.com
He as asked for a USCMP Phone System setup. I dont know if he is a true soldier can anyone help me find out.
thanks Becky
Becky
Debbie,
I have heard of a Sgt. Tom Pendleton, he was a very nice looking guy. And promised you the world. but once you didn’t give him money for paperwork or phone system for 600.00. He got very irate and didnt want to talk to you anymore. Stay away from him. He’s no good.
ycroire16
Has AFGHANISTAN: someone heard of an identical to my own problem? I AI met an American GY in April 2010. It ask me to accept to receive his suitcase with Homecoming and money, he has received from his superiors in afghanistan because it is 4 years without returning to the United States. This case should me be delivered by a diplomat – and it will retrieve it when it has finished his military service in June? It says that I have nothing to fear, but with everything we read on the internet…. He sent me pictures of him and his son. It is not dressed in military. I have this relation on a French meeting ‘meetic’. HELP ME URGENTLY PLEASE! May 2010
donna
ycroire16
I had that scam from a fake soldier too. Once you agree to take the suitcase the diplomat(fake also) will have some kind of problem on his way to give you the suitcase. An accident. trouble with customs or illness etc. he will need money from you. Do not send any money this is a scam.
Magda
Same here, as soon as he get to customs he will have a problem as they will asked to much money for the bags, so this is where you will come in to pay…
Kucky
I want to add some more mails
clintonkelly198451@gmail.com
akosombo50@yahoo.com
Be careful.
Kay Wilson
Well, guess who I have just found on Uniformdating.co.uk? Yes, Steven Barrett. Well, it’s the same photo I received, he is still calling himself Steven and that he is in the army and that he is 52 years old. Other than that I can’t check him out without contacting him. Does anyone want to do that for me?
Shan
Hi, Just a heads up there ladies….look out for a person posing as an E-6 Staff Sargent Robert Bill Haggard. Total scammer. He contacted me through Match.com, but I remember him from Lava Life previously. Just like all the others, he professed his undying love for me in less than a week.Sent pics and all, even of his kid. Same story as Shelly on April 27 post..I got suspicious right off the hop because of the bad grammar, but other red flags came up too….no web cam,the fact that he didn’t know what Facebook was (who doesn’t know that? lol), and other little things that didn’t add up. He hasn’t asked me for money…yet. I am playing his game right back…Ask him to send you a picture of him holding a card with your name on it…if he loves you so much, it’s the one little thing he can do to prove his love…lol..of course he had plenty of excuses, all different, of why he couldn’t or didn’t want to do that. Needless to say…he hasn’t been in contact with me since…lol I just feel really bad for those real soldiers that are having their identities stolen…trying to find out who this real soldier is, but no luck so far.Take care ladies..and be smart..
Shan
Forgot to add…checked out the originating IP address for the e-mails from Robert Haggard who is supposedly stationed in Iraq…the originate from Ryiad, Saudi Arabia…and no one found by that name on Facebook, Military.com etc… Take care ladies
Marlene
I am going to check this greenbeans site out, sounds good to me. I would rather send something to real soldiers than any scammer.I am in Australia so maybe that is why I was unaware of this site. To me any soldier is worthy regardless of what country he is from. Marlene
Kay Wilson
I totally agree Marlene. I am in the UK but I still did it. I would ratheer any soldier benefitted from the smallest gesture than not at all.
Susan
WAW, you going to donate as well???
they serve coalition troops as well not just American troops,
I know they also give to Canadian and British, so YAY, the more the merrier I say
Susan
M, your wonderful, and promise you won’t be disappointed its a good thing,
again my apologies,
your great.
S
donna
New name girls major mark ehrsman aka mark collins aka major mark collins ehrsman
colleen
you better be careful of the names your throwing out there? and be 100% sure of what your telling people because you could be ruining innocent peoples reputation. Who have worked hard to build their reputations and served in the army for you and me. Don’t you have anything better to do?
donna
Colleen
You are the one who better be careful. I have all the evidence to back up every name I put on this site.I wouldn’t be surprised if your ip turned out to be from Nigeria. Don’t you have anything better to do then shoot off your mouth about something you know nothing about. Just why are you on this site anyway? Spying for the scammers . Mind your own damn business.
colleen
Your right I guess I don’t know. I just googled Mark collins Ehresman and he showed up on here. That is why I was on here. Sorry I got you so upset. I guess I’m quite gullable. Sorry I upset you. I am learning…
colleen
I am so sad right now.
Janet
Tom Curtis is on the U S uniformdating site going by Mr.
Kucky
You see the most horrible thing is that they use not only pictures of alive persons. But I have found that the picture of the soldier I have got from one scamer was the picture of DEAD soldier, really killed in Irag.
Another thing I want to ask. Where have they got these pictures??? Did they take them robbing the soldier’s dead bodies??
it is so natural for USA soldiers to take photos of their beloved people, kids, wives…. they keep them in their pockets and take them to the battles… Then such kind of people like scams pick them up and spread through internet.
Have you ever thought before you may talk to their KILLERS.
One scamer mistakenly sent me his e-mail box address. When I opened it, but late…. he blocked it at once but address with example of attached files was still kept.
On this page I had found SEVEN attached pictures of soldiers.
I was not able to see their faces because actions to open them were blocked.
But…. There were SEVEN pictures.
Files were named: Soldier1, soldier2…. soldier7.
How many pictures they have? Are there people still alive?
You can consider me crazy. But I want to tell you one real story happened with me. Once I was wrote by one officer. We began to correspond. And one night I had a dream. I saw this officer, he was sitting in an armchair, it had no uniform, only the robe and slippers. I saw the body of this soldier, but did not see his head. I awoke in a cold sweat, I realized that the man with whom I communicate really dead. I know if you see a man in a robe and slippers in a dream – it was death.
I made inquiries and learned that the man in the photo is really dead. When I asked rsponsible people about the way he died, I was told that half of his head was washed away by a shell. So I saw him without his head in his sleep.
You can believe in this story, and can not believe it.
But now my post is not directed to women who were victims of such people, but to the soldiers, which also can read it.
Do not carry pictures of their loved ones and close friends. If something happen to you, your memory will be desecrated, and your loved ones, especially children, may become the target of such speculation.
lisa ross
believe me i really think that maybe these people are crazy some might even be soldiers dead
Susan
OMG going to PUKE then CRY my head off.
Marlene
That is totally beyond forgiveness. Proves how low these people will go for money.
helen
hi girls,im totally ashamed to say i also have be scammed out of a thousand british pound.5 months ago on uniform dating i met a man called mark n ross first lt in 2nd falcon brigade combat team,82nd division.kalbul.we have talked every single day.and yes i paid for a phone line too.then he told me he was assigned a trusted ally in australia and would i write him letters and send pics via her which i did.last week he said he wanted to make me his next of kin.i recieved what i thought was offically army doccoments with the emblem and paid the western union fee of 550 us dollars for the admin costs.to be collected by the same agent mayann ruth talisayon.my brother done a check on her and discover she is a 24 philapino girl.i contacted granville police straight away and they said to send all emails to them with his pictures.im also going to inform the army and fbi.if anyone can help me on this matter please get in touch.i hate that i fell in love with a con man and some poor army guy is having his picture used.his email accounts are mark-ross@hotmail.com and marky_ross@yahoo.com and surprise surprise paul becker is his friend who he wanted me to fix up with one of mine.im completly deverstated by all this i only just found your forum
Donna
Helen
I am so sorry you got scammed. They are nasty people. But you don’t have to be ashamed. They did it or tried to do it to everyone on here. That is why we are on here to help each other.
helen
also girls i have posted whats been going on onto the us military sites on face book as im naming and shaming the email addresses used.please help me in this and maybe thatway we can get some of our pictures id by the real men
h.taylor8027@yahoo.com
Shan
Ok…this is too funny! Listen up ladies…I am still stringing along this person called Robert Haggard. He knows I am from a Prairie Province in the middle of Canada…get this..I told him my dad went fishing on the weekend and caught a shark!(we only have freshwater lakes here!) and that I am saving some in the freezer for him for when he comes to visit me! ROTFLMAO..He bought it! and thanked me soooo much for thinking of him…too funny! Luv it, luv it, luv it!
Donna
HAHAHAHA
That is so funny !!! Maybe we should give him a break. After all there are no sharks in the jungle !!!!!!!! That was the funniest thing I heard in a long time !!!! lmao
Marlene
Now that is sooooooo funny but there are actually freshwater sharks here in Australia lol. I have a new one but not in army. Goes by name of Mike Jones and wondering if any relation to the Mike James ladies have mentioned in here. I was chatting to him last night and I was raving on about how there are a lot of scammers online and women who may find him attractive could be scammers and that he needs to be careful lol.He thanked me for warning him.Quite funny really.
Donna
I told mark ehresman if he messes around I will put a voodoo curse on him. This is like a cat toying with a mouse!! It is way to easy!!
HAHAHAHA
colleen
Hi Donna, not sure if you got my last message. I’ve had love letters, talk with him on Yahoo chat all the time. What has he said to you? Have you seen pictures of him? He says we will get married and says he loves me all the time. I feel terrible inside right now.
colleen
Sorry I had the wrong guy…please disregard what I wrote earlier….sorry
donna
He is going to marry me too. I have pics and emails and chats with him. He is also talking to a Dani and a Gwen. I did spell his last name wrong . It is Ehresman. I tracked his ip to Nigeria. If you are in contact with this guy he is a fake. If you are in contact with this guy ask him what he thinks of the name Judah for a son. He wants me to have his child. I am sorry for what I said to you earlier. All I am trying to do is stop them from smearing the honor and integrity of the real soldiers who sacrifice so much for us.
colleen
Sorry, din’t know who to believe anymore but am aiming towards you. Thank you
colleen
He told me he is in Afghanistan and that his wife died 10 years ago and has a daughter named rose. His picute is on cupid…to bad he’s a fake. The picture of him is gorgeous. I’m such a fool. I need to get off Cupid. Thanks
colleen
I wonder if I can report him to Cupid? What do you think?
colleen
One more thing…how do I handle this now. Should I be afraid…he hasn’t asked for anything…what does he want?????
colleen
Donna if I can get you the picture Mark has on Cupid of a Major in his uniform…can you find out who the soldier really is? Sorry I just have a million things to say now. I fell in love with that picture…
colleen
I have the picture in my email box can I send it to you somehowe?
Susan
NOW I’M FALLING OFF MY CHAIR LAUGHING, I’M FROM CENTRAL CANADA, NEAR QUEBEC, WE CAN TELL HIM THAT PUTINE (YOU KNOW THE FAMOUS CHEESE CURDS AND GRAVY ON FRENCH FRIES)SWIM DOWN STREAM IN LAKE, GET THIS, PERRIER
Susan
JUST BE CAREFUL GIRLS PLEASE, DONT LET ALL OF THIS GET OUT OF HAND AND GET YOU INTO A SITUATION THAT CAN BE DANGEROUS.
Mbates.
Hey girls, just a heads up here, i’ve been reading all your stories and I actually contacted a “soldier” on a dating website and he turned out to be a scammer. I quickly investigated him when he gave me some info on a ” dedicated phone system” The name he is using is ELEK WATKINS, and he supposedly is in Kabul, Afganistan. His email address is “Boldbutts@aol.com” and also has one on yahoo “Elekwat74″ He also had the bad spelling, and the undying love after only like 2 weeks, and his story was that he was returning in November to Ft Hood, Texas. Anyways, when i investigated a little online, i saw this website that you all are on and the talk about the “military phone system” so here i am. So girls, if anyone by the name “ELEK WATKINS” contacts you………BEWARE LOL. I wouldn’t have sent money that easy, but im very cynical as it is. Hopeful, but not too trusting, especially when it comes to online dating.
helen
thankyou so much donna,he is still getting in touch with me after still trying to convince me he is a solider he then admitted he is a white guy who believe us white folk owe the blacks so much as we have everything and they have nothing so he helps by passing our details on to scammers.i dont know if this is true but the cheeky sod asked could he still meet me.im taking my photos of him into my local army center and am going to ask them to put on there website so the man may be traced somehow.ive also sent them to cj and the us military goverment and fbi
Kay Wilson
Helen, the MoD don’t want to know. I am in the UK too, and I contacted them with the details of the guy who tried to scam me and they just came back and said refer it to the local police!
donna
Helen I have also done the same as you They do monitor this site and he is a liar a thief and a dumb ass. If he feels so bad why doesn’t he give them some of his money? instead of trying to scam innocent woman ? He is just trying to make you feel bad. Real soldiers and real men do not do the slimey things these guys do. If anybody should be ashamed it should be him not you. Chin up Helen you are a brave woman to come on here and we must be doing something right or they wouldn’t be trying to explain themselves.
helen
thankyou donna you right they should be totally ashamed.ive spent my life taking care of and being kind to others as i aws raised not to take advantage of others.you all seem really nice women and no one deserves this for shame on them xx
elaina
I have been talking to a guy, Jonas Hamilton, Jonashamilton11@yahoo.com, for 6 months, he took it very slow with me. I really thought we might have something. He was supposed to come home on leave the 27th of April. His leave was cancelled at the last minute and he could not come. But wait my commanding officer just told me about a secret transit department that will send a replacement for me if I have a benefactor in the States who can pay the small fee of $1500. Needless to say I got very suspicious and I said that I could not afford to send the money. He sort of got upset, he still IM me a little, but not much he must be trying to keep me on the line for a future sting. Sorry raised by a con man, saw it a mile away.
louisa
Hi i think i am being scammed by a staff sgt christopher elizondo 32nd infantry division baghda iraq. He is still on line with me. He has an 10year old boy that is staying in luton london at a militry
Hi i think iam being scammed by a preson calling himself staff sgt christopher elizondo 32nd infantry division camp victory baghdad.I am still incontact with him. He is ment to have got home on leave and is at the moment in a us base in london? so he says. He has told me he has a 10year old son that stays in luton and is in the military school there. But i dont know what to believe as he has told me that his time is up in the military at the end of july. His sons name is john. Can you please let me know if this person is for real or is he a fake ?? louisa
lisa ross
louisa you probabably are there is a guy who scammed me and is pretending to be other names and keep trying to talk to me he says he is in iraq and his son is the uk
jane summitt
I am so glad I found this site. I recently went to a christian site and a soldier in afganistan contacted me immediately. said he was a lt col. about to retire. Benjamin Lanios. He moved real fast. I triped him up. Thank you for this forum.
jane summitt
the guy that contacted me also said his son was in the uk with his aunt and mother.
Kucky
it is funny….
We can make the image of IDEAL SOLDIER now.
)))
1) Lonely man with bright military carrier. Usually looks younger on the picture, that does not suite to his position of Colonel, or the General.
2) 90% widowed and 10% devorced. If devorced, he told that his wife was unrecoverable bitch who left him a child.
3) In 99% he has a son with age of 10 years, in 1% he has a daugter who always ill.
4) he has found some millions in Irag desert.
5) He needs to sent to you papers that you should meet through his diplomat.
4) His son lives with aunt or with housekeper somewhere in UK or USA.
Marlene
6) He can’t wait to meet you.
lisa ross
how true kucky how true but mine have never said about finding money has said that he has 30,000,000.00 in a bank in dubai
Marlene
Thats probably all the money he has scammed Lisa.
Kay Wilson
Anyone heard of Major Mark Thomson, ostensibly from New York, but in Iraq now? Widowed, young son of 14, blah, blah, blah. I think we have another one girls!
Kay Wilson
Sorry, that should have said Major Mike, not Mark! Just contacted me through DatingDirect in the UK on IM, and wanted MSN address straight off. No pics, no details execpt he is 52 on his profile. Had to go and deal with an unexpected visitor so no more details as yet, but I will keep him stringing along for a while if he comes back!
Marlene
Another one for you CJ, going by James_smith_50@yahoo
Janet
James_smith_50 also contacted me.
Susan
OH I wish the REAL JAMES RELLINGER would step forward, would love to see what he thinks of all of this,
however if you go to myspace james rellinger, he took off a good portion of his profile,
it’s now private, I think he somehow found out that someone stole his profile.
I did write him a note on his myspace.
charlotte
Ladies,was contacted again by a David Petraeus(gendavidpet98@yahoo.com).Suppose to be a gen in the army.But we all know how that goes.Been scamed for 5000 dollars once dont intend to have it done to me again.Went alng with him and just told him i was not interested in a relationship and he accepted that for now i guess.Not sure if i got rid of him or not.Beware of this person.Take care.I have enjoyed all of the comments and glad I am not in this alone.Thanks
James Rellinger, SPC
…Wow… This is very unfortunate. My Name is U.S.Army SPC James Rellinger stationed at FOB Delta, Iraq. I was just made aware of my name and picture being used to scam folks back home. I can absolutely assure you all that the person you have been chatting with is not me. In fact, there are only 2 Rellinger’s in the Army at this time and the other one is CID. Please accept my apologies and know that I am doing everything possible to terminate this fraud being perpetrated in my name.
I just updated my MySpace and Facebook accounts to warn folks about the identity theft. It seems that I have had more than 1 person email me about this in recent months but, I seldom log onto MySpace or Facebook while I am deployed. When I saw the messages titled “You don’t know me…” or “Someone is using your name…”, my gut reaction was to ignore it for fear of falling into a Nigerian trap or something. I just want to thank all of you who did try to contact me about this. I am working with the Army to try to terminate this fraud.
James Rellinger, SPC
Actually, yes I am. Given the recent developments, I opted to use the disposable Yahoo address designed to protect from spam. On this posting, I have included my operational email address in an effort to show good faith.
I encourage you to visit both my MySpace and Facebook pages. I updated them last night to lock down my profiles and announce my awareness of the situation. Those two profiles are where the thief lifted my pics.
Given the situation, I am very reluctant to offer any specific verification information on this public blog however, I welcome your email and I will provide any generalized confirmation info you desire.
We use a Satellite Internet Service provided to us by the local nationals on FOB Delta. I really have no idea which company provides the actual satellite service here.
Angel
Sir, are you able to give us information as to who we might be able to contact to verify if a soldier is actually in Iraq or where ever? It is very upsetting that upstanding military men are being used to scam women. I would be willing to talk on face book also, nic_angel26@hotmail.com if you care to add me as a friend.
Magda
Hi there, just wonder if you will be able to help me with information as to who I might be able to contact a Ivan Nobile. I sincerely feel sorry for the real soldiers who are having there identities stolen. I have been trying for weeks. Am determined not to give up till I make contact with the real Ivan Nobile.It is very upsetting that military men are being used to scam women. I would be willing to talk on face book my name is Magda Healy Or e-mail. magzhealy@vodamail.co.za if you care to add me as a friend. Kind regards
Susan
CJ, whats up with all of this,
I just was mailed from the REAL JAMES RELLINGER
on my myspace, and that he did in fact receive my mail warning him of this issue back in FEBRUARY, I think as far as my gut reaction, he is the original one, I have an APO address something a scammer would not or ever know about.
CJ
Susan, don’t be fooled by someone’s MySpace. APO addresses can be found anywhere. They are all over unit websites and easily searchable. If you want to verify it is the REAL James Rellinger, ask him to send you an email from his AKO. He’ll know what that is, but if he says “what is that?” you know immediately he’s a scammer. There isn’t a person in the Army that doesn’t know what AKO is. If he tells you he isn’t authorized to use his AKO – another clue he’s a fraud.
Believe me, his IP is NOT coming from where he says it is. I’ve contacted the REAL James Rellinger through AKO and am waiting for a reply.
James Rellinger, SPC
MSG Gresham,
I got your voice mail message this evening and tried to return your call but the Satellite Internet connection that we use here in Iraq for our Skype VoIP calls is very sketchy at best. I will check my AKO email and reply as soon as possible. Thank you for taking the time to contact me.
Best Regards,
SPC James Rellinger
CJ
A await with baited breath.
James Rellinger, SPC
CJ,
“Discombobulate”
To throw into a state of confusion.
CJ
That is correct. I sent “discombobulate” to James through the official Army mail system and he responded appropriately.
Okay, folks, I stand corrected. SPC Rellinger is the real deal at least here and I’ve logged the IP in case another person tries to immitate him. However, if you have another SPC Rellinger attempt to request money from you, it’s the fake one. I stand by my assertion that if any Soldier begs for money, they’re either a scammer or a loser and you should dump them immediately. I stand corrected and apologize to SPC Rellinger for my rash language and doubt.
James, hopefully you understand since I’ve been hunting these guys down for a LONG time.
James Rellinger, SPC
No worries CJ. Cyberspace is a very dark and mysterious place. I’m just glad we were able to work this out. Now, how do we terminate this fraudster. Is terminate too strong a word? I suppose it’s just the Cav in me.
CJ
Actually, terminate is too soft a term. I suggest terminate with extreme prejudice!
Susan
Oh yea,
AK-47 and I where buds for quite some time, so if you need help with the termination thing,I’ll just LET IT RIP, Oh yea, RPG’S, second nature, so let me at’em
lisa ross
good for you cj wtg
Stacey
Also, I would like some pics of this steve lopez if anyone has them. thank u for your help
Joslen
I would also like to know what the “real” Sergeant Lopez looks like. I’ve been chatting with a Steve Lopez (ser.lopez00@yahoo.com) who is stationed in Iraq for the next couple of months. I put in the yahoo address through the search friends on Facebook and found a profile with lots of pictures of a tattooed man in plain clothes and military uniforms (with LOPEZ on the uniform).
I’ve got the pictures saved in my computer so if you’d like to see them just let me know and I’ll send them to you.
Dorothy
Joslen I would like to see the photos, atleast one. Thanks
Marlene
Can someone please tell me , if you check ISP is there a number that proves it is from nigeria? If so what is that number thanks.
CJ
Okay, everyone. I’m creating another post in which I will use photos that the scammers are sending out so you can compare. Please begin sending me photos of your scammers to cj@soldiersperspective.us. Once i have a good collection started, I’ll publish the post and put the link in here.
colleen
CJ I sent you a picture that Major Mark Collins Ehresman claims to be. Have a look. Thanks.
Susan
Cj,
Thank you,
Having been in Military Intel for years I ALWAYS went with my gut instinct and I knew right away it was the James Rellinger,
Its an ability i was never trained for,
it was always a natural instinct I was born with, that’s why I did what I did so well.
so again thanks for all you do,
P.S. Mr. Rellinger, if you read this post,please if you can, can you get in touch with me through the myspace,
Susan Roston
RJ
Hey Kucky please email me at mysignemail@aol.com thanks so much
Stacey
I called Mr. Steve Lopez out on a few things. I truly felt we had a great connection. He never talked about his child, and always came out with the nicest things to say. He was very offended when I asked to check out his credentials. He came back with how could you not trust me, and all the while, his grammer was ridiculous! I feel if he was who he said he was, he’d be more than happy to ease my mind. Instead, he dropped me like a hot potatoe! I’m so glad I found this cite, google is the path to all truth. don’t be blind-sided girls. these scammere have no mercy and will take you for a ride, and it won’t be onn the back of a harley!!
Bridget
Sgt Steve Kopez just started talking to me a few days ago…I new right from the start he was a scammer, told me at the end of our first conversation that he love me. Met him on Mate1 dating site….already he was asked me for money….Im gonna play him and the call his bluff…..these scammers must think that us ladies have stupid written all over our foreheads…
Lisa Z
Sorry to repeat but wanted it on the recent updates.
WOW! I almost got suckered by this! Guy is supposed to be at Camp Liberty for 2 years in Iraq. He found me on Zoosk too!!! Said he is widowed, wife died in car accident–2 young boys in London. Said he went to school at London Metro for 4 years in Criminology (guess he learned to scam there). Well, he is telling me he is going to marry me when he gets back–lOL–crazy!
Said he has been in for 23 years and to get promoted to a Sgt Maj soon. Sent pics–but one has the name Edwards on it–and he said his name is Brewster!
Well, he writes British and grammar is fairly poor. Ok, he is on a laptop–keys are close together, but. Anyway, one boy needs money to go on an excursion to Amsterdam and Paris–at 5 and 7? Well, his niece (could it be wife) is broke and he cannot access his account. Asks me. I am so tight with money–I get suckered with love, but not money. I was silent. Then, I said I don’t think you are as sincere as I thought. I said he sounds like a scammer. That set him off–bye he says!!
It was odd–as I asked if he wanted a care package sent. Said he didn’t need anything–odd! Could be a Nigerian or who knows!
How would I find out about the ISP?
Two email addies–hotmail and yahoo sgt.brewster.
Dorothy
Yea, can yall tell me or explain to me about these addresses so I can send the correct info to yahoo and migenti I feel so freakin idiotic. Thanks
Susan
CJ, had an idea,
I send out Greene Beans Coffee out regularly and it’s a wonderful program , you can go to http://www.greenebeans coffee.com,
so what I was thinking is that I feel so badly for Mr. Rellinger and all that has happened to him and his family I would like to send him a Greene Beans gift card but I don’t have an email, wondering if you can somehow get in touch with him and tell him I would like to send this out to him.
there is a GB location where he is stationed.
thanks, and again ONLY if it’s possible.
Susan
Lisa Z
Ok all–how do we report a scammer and help the poor guy that got his identity stolen?
Dorothy
Good question, I would like to know also, how do we do this?
Patricia
James good luck…whoever it is that is hurting your name needs to be behind bars for life. What a world we live in…lol…can’t trust anyone
Patricia
by the way James if you need any of the mail or pictures that was sent to me by Mr Fraud..James Rellinger…let me know I saved all of them…guess there was a reason for that but then again good luck in finding the jerk
James Rellinger, SPC
Susan,
I appreciate your offer however, It would be inappropriate of me to try and spin this or take advantage of this situation for my own gain. I realize that I have a responsibility in preventing identity theft. The scammer would not have been able to assume my identity had I been more careful with my pics and information on MySpace and Facebook. I naively and foolishly left those accounts open to the public so that old friends could find me and follow my adventures and photo accounts of my developing Army career. This was MY mistake and now I am paying for it. Both of these accounts are now in a state of elevated security and can no longer be accessed by folks outside my circle of friends, as they should have been all along.
Patricia,
I am awaiting further instruction from my chain of command concerning appropriate TTP on this situation. Should the information you have be of value, I will contact you at that time.
deniz helga
mr. rellinger
ich habe schon mit ihren neffen geschrieben in facebook.i komme aus wien habe sogar ihren reisepass und fotos von ihnen.peisepass ist noch gültig bis 2015.der betrüger schreibt noch immer.entschuldige wenn ich sie belässtigt habe,aber das muss man doch einen menschen sagen wenn mit seinen namen betrug gemacht wird. schreibe nun schon ein dreiviertel jahr mit dem betrüger bin aber erst durch diese seite draufgekommen da hatte ich schon geld gesendet. grüsse helga deniz
Marlene
Can someone please tell me what AKO stands for please?
Kazza
what language ?
Marlene
AKO in military.CJ mentions it up further. I am wondering what it stands for. Thanks
CJ
Army Knowledge Online
CJ
Kazza is a fake.
Susan
well no kidding,its a fake, what a moron, GEE what GAVE IT AWAY could it have been the “PSPELINLIN”
Patricia
Ok…thank you
Susan
James, understood, it was just a good will gesture and hope all is well,
S
Kazza
I saw my friends name here labelled as an agent in scams, first of all before anyone says she should be ashamed of herself, you got to know what shes really like… she herself has been scammed Lost money too..love blinds people and people do allot of stupid things…problem with here she’s too kind and been so naive, the past she hadn’t any trust and when she did bad things happen its been posted its online already to think that she was finally on track have a career fake love came one could only pity her
CJ
Kazza and MaryAnn are the same people trying to throw you off. They are part of the problem. I checked their IPs. Don’t fall for it.
JJ
I just found out the real identity of the soldier whose pictures were used to try to scam me. What do I do with this information?
lisa ross
jj who is he saying he is
JJ
Tom Curtis
CJ
Okay, ladies. Pictures are up here:
http://www.soldiersperspective.us/2010/05/13/the-wall-of-shame/
Lydia
Hey,
I am from The Netherlands… Please tell me how I can find the real men from the picture, which I got it from the scammer? The picture I got it you don’t have here…
I don’t even know if I deal with the scammer or with real one Lt…lol
How I can check if the name and address is real too?
I will be grateful for any advice
My e-mail: la2410@live.nl
Angel
CJ,
Could you please email me at nic_angel26@hotmail.com, I think I have another scammer, with pictures to post. He gave the same initial email, about going to A&A children’s academy, etc. This guy’s name is Arena Adams, with pictures that say “greg” under them, and the name does not match the uniform on some of the pictures. There are other soldiers in the pictures with names showing, that may need to be contacted to let them know that their identity is being used for scamming. I tried to email you, but my program won’t open the link and add your email address in. So please email me and I will send you the emails and pictures that I have.
Thank you
Susan
Who is this Kazza????? person?????
Patricia
Just let me say this if you don’t know someone in the arm forces your best bet is not to be in contact with them…mostly all are frauds..I had to learn the hard way also even though I do have nephews in the army. So to keep from getting hurt or broke find someone that local and not so far away. Sad world that you can’t trust anyone but that is the way it is.
Susan
Here’s another, dont know how to send the pic, dose someone remember a SGT LINC
at linconw25@yahoo.com, I seem to remember way way back on the blog someone like that.
Marlene
Susan send pic to CJ@soldiersperspective.us
Susan
Thanks, I did it, I know the email that was sent to me was “WAY BAD” i did accidently delete the mail though,
S
Susan
YUP it was just confirmed to me that our SGT LINC at linconw@yahoo.com is a F…ing fraud.,
he goes under “heart2love” for now so be aware
wrote him back telling him he was a fake and to F…/ off
Shan
Hey!
Good news! I have finally found the real Robert Haggard. His name is not Robert, surprise! Have sent him a message informing him of his stolen pics. Thank you CJ for giving me the space to post my concerns, as well as being able to send my info so other women will be informed, and the curiosity to find the real person..
Lydia
Hey,
I am from The Netherlands… Please tell me how I can find the real men from the picture, which I got it from the scammer?
I don’t even know if I deal with the scammer or with real one Lt…lol
How I can check if the name and address is real too?
I will be grateful for any advice
My e-mail: la2410@live.nl
Debbie
Hi Shan
I posted my encounter with the scammer going by the name Robert Haggard on the other blog – The Wall of Shame on May 23. I have been trying to find the soldier named Haggard ever since but have come up empty handed. How did you find him? I would greatly greatly appreciate it if you could give me any information on him at all. I think it would help me a great deal to move on and try and forget this whole ordeal. Thank you so much. You can email me at djps1964@hotmail.com
Lisa Z
Hi all! The asshat has sent me another email and even an ecard! I didn’t open the card. I think the IP addy is in Sunnyvale, too. What is going on in Sunnyvale? LOL! I would love to question him, but I don’t want to educate him anymore–or he will be that much smarter on his next victim.
Lisa
Angel
Just an FYI, if you do IP tracker, Yahoo’s server is based out of sunnyvale california, there is another IP address that is the originating address, that is the one you want.
Marlene
Angel,
ok so does the first IP address tell you nigeria if they are a scammer?
I am so hard trying to learn how do do this IP address for my future checks. Can you plese let me know. Thanks Marlene
Susan
Can you call the police in sunnyvale??? and let them know what’s up?????
lisa ross
liza what is his name
lisa ross
lisa z what is his name
lisa ross
you know what is real funny when you tell them you have no money they disappear. since you don’t half to pay for leave home or a phone they can write to you they can get mail and when you ask for the military yahoo they change the story
Lisa Z
Lisa Ross,
Claims his name is Sgt Darryl Roy Brewster. LOL! One pic had the name Edwards on the uniform! He wrote back and even sent me an email card that I won’t open! I just don’t want to educate them and assist them in hurting more ladies.
I did call the Sacramento Army CID and informed them. How do I check and find the IP addy? I went to spokeo and his addy was legit and it gave me a few IPs. I went to another site to check it–that is how I got Sunnyvale, but it won’t let me check more, unless I sign up–and I won’t. I need to really get the IP off of the emails.
CJ wants the photos? What about emails and such?
Thanks ladies!
Lisa
Angel
if you have a yahoo email that they sent to you, you can track the email by going to the tab that says actions, then go down to where it says view full header. copy all that pops up in the box then go to http://www.ip-adress.com/ip_tracer/ and click on track email, you can do 3, i believe without signing up, but can do 25/day if you sign up at that site, it’s free. when you click on track email, scroll down to the blank box, and paste in the header and then click track at the bottom, it will show you exactly where the email originated from. once that pops up, there is a small “whois” link next to the IP address, click on that and it will give you the information as to who got that service, where it is, and also a phone number, i believe. Good Luck, Maybe this information will help the police find these guys.
Lisa Z
TY–I will try that–it is Yahoo!
Susan
CJ FYI,
I was just contacted by a MAMI MBI? on my personal email telling me he found me on A soldiers prospective asking me to contact him/her whats that all about?
AHHHHH this is NUTS
donna
Susan I got the exact same email. He wants to get to know me better!!! Says he found me on here!1 ME THINKS I SMELL A NIGERIAN RAT???
lisa ross
me too he was asking how i was i saved his email from the uk
lisa ross
iam sending it to gj
Susan
WAW this is COOL.I cant seem to send it to Cj
but how interesting, the plot thickens!!!!1
donna
Hi girls
Since we all got the same email I think we got somebody’s panties in a twist !!! or should I say someboy’s nigerian panties !!!
Susan
or sunnyvale panties,
hope it chokes theyre B!!!’s, cant say it on this site, but you all get the drift.
i want to know how many of us got it.
Lisa Z
If they even wear panties! LOL!! It was funny, because typical conversation that any American male would understand, he didn’t!!
donna
I tracked the ip address to Senegal in western Africa just north of nigeria and ghana
Susan
Waw D how the $%^& did you do thet???
yea no kidding, it STINKS HERE!!!!
lisa ross
probably scott schwartz or who ever he is to or tony gagnon they all think they are smart hahahaha my daughters recruiter told me yesterday to that you never have to pay for a ticket to come home on leave or phone to use they can get mail and you know what else when you ask for their military address they run real quick so mami is one too what a loser i won’t even bother trying to even say hi to a loser how did he find this site i wonder they think they are smart hahahahaha
pauline
I wish I would have found this website a lot sooner. Please these scammers need to be stopped. I have loss thousands of dollars to a man claiming to be in the US Military stationed in Afganistan. He uses the name Perez Young his email communication is perez-young@live.com. I met him on match.com in April. He told me he was on an 18 month mission that was ending soon. He would be coming home on May 21/10. He asked me for money to send to his daughter in the UK as he is restricted which I did with the promise to pay me back once he got home. He professed his love for me and looking for his soul mate. He wanted to marry me and start a life once he returned. In the meantime, he was sending a package to me through a diplomat which contained army documents, money draft, gold bars, jewellry and money for my daughter. The diplomat of course got held up in Ghana and he required money to be sent as he was restricted from his end. Of course ashamed and embarrassed as I feel I fell victim to this scammer believing what he was telling me was truth. I am out thousands of dollars and this person needs to be stopped. I feel so sorry for the solider whose pictures he is using. Please stay away from this man. He is a scammer and I have learned why lesson unfortunately the hard way. He claims to be a christian man and follows the word of God.
Angel
Pauline, did you get pictures of this guy? would you please email them to me, and we can compare, as I got the same story from my soldier, Sgt Adams, with specialist rank on his uniform. send me an email at nic_angel26@hotmail.com or anyone else, I am on a mission now. These scammers have to be stopped.
Lydia
Hi Pauline,
probably this is the same men… Daughter study in England, 1st Lt. stolen pictures…
I have sent it all picture I got it from him to CJ and Angel…
I am so sorry you have loos your money.. I was more lucky..
amy
dear Pauline,
I met a Sgt Corley Barrera who’s telling me a similiar story. Please email the pictures of this guy so i can compare. He just asked me to request a leave on his behalf. I’ll need to pay the charge because he has exausted his holiday. I need help, please!
Christine
Dear Pauline & Amy,
i have been contacted by sgt Corley Barrera… we just started talking and we haven’t gotten to ask me for money yet… he told me that he was married but his wife died during hurrican Katrina… his dad died 6 yrs ago and his mom moved back to Nigeria… he did tell me he was born in Nicauga (i know i spelled this wrong) he also stated that he was based at Fort Lewis, Barrack Washington State… i asked him to send me pics but i haven’t gotten them yet… I am starting to wonder if he is one of the scammers that everyone has talked about…. can you please let me know if i am possibly being scammed… like i said its only been a few days and he hasn’t asked me for money yet. please e-mail me at nascarfan14geocaching@yahoo.com…. his e-mail address is corleybarrera@hotmail.com … the pic i did see someone in a uniform with barrera on the shirt. if you need me to do anything to help you get him if he is one of these scammers let me know.
Chris
Kucky
Oh my God! Just opened my e-mail box and got following )))
My name is Sgt Paul Moore Iraq I have a deal for you.If interested reply using pmore111@yahoo.com.hk God bless America, Sgt Paul.
Interesting…. American Sgt. Serving in Irag…. but has Chinese address Kong e-mail address
Be carefull getting mails from
h.en.c.maliepaard@kpnplanet.nl
lisa ross
tony gagnon i told off tonight his enail tony gagnon39@yahoo.com i asked him for his army email he got pissed and f____ you he said
Vicky
Ladies… I have been talking to a guy name Sgt Patrick McDonald he send pictures to me, he ask about a phone to get to know each other better and I have not send and won’t give a man money or things unless I have been with him in a long term relationship thanks God. Anyway if some one has pictures of Sgt Patrick e-mail me and see if is the same person? I have Google Sgt Patrick and he is an Honorable Army man. Thank you. Oh…by the way this guy’s e-mail is mcdonaldpat98@yahoo.com
Daniel
I was on the website Swapfinder.com when a russian female contacted me. As this is a dating site I did not see this as a problem. Wehave been corresponding for a few weeks now and she seems legit but I am not sure. She has said “oh I love you” and such nonsense she has sent me many pictures all of the same very attractive woman and has vowed that she is coming to the states to meet with me. She has said that she is an english school teacher and that she was just able to receive a tourist visa so that she can get to the states. At first she asked me if I could help her out with paying for the visa; about $400; which would; according to her; cover the cost of the visa and some of the other expenses. It seemed that she was not receiving any of my emails to her for several weeks; then all of a sudden, like magic she said she got the money for the visa and now she says she has received the tourist visa. However, she now is asking me if I can pay for the plane ticket to get her to the states. I then received an email form her stating that she had a problem with her old email because someone stole her password and then gave me a new almsot identical email to correspond with. I have not sent her any money and the two times she has asked me for money it was less than $800 and I told her that I was short on money myself and would not be able to pay for either item. In fact to be completly honest I refuse to send her any money witout an Interpol background check. She has told me her name is Zhadna Popova and her email is babyblond07. I am a soldier deployed to OIF right now and am very paranoid of all human beings in general. I do not even trust about half my family completely. My first red flag was that she contacted me. Flag 2 was that she was Russian; nothing against people from Russia but the KGB still exists. Flag 3 was that I am a soldier in the US ARMY. Last flag was her asking for money even if it was a relatively insignifacant amount.
Does anyone else see this as bull puckey or is this legit enough to maybe be…
well; legit?
Angel
Daniel,
First, I am sorry that you are being scammed too, but maybe this is a blessing in disguise and you might also be able to help us find some of the soldiers whose identities are being used, and let them know what is going on. You can maybe direct them to this website and they can let us know it wasn’t them, like Sgt Rellinger proved he was not the man scamming. And also, Thank you very much for your service in protecting our country.
Teresa
Daniel:
Do you think this lady may have stolen your picture and ID and not they are using your name. Interesting… the guy who contacted me said he’s name was Daniel and in the army.
Daniel
I do not think so but if you could send me their email that would be great.
Marlene
Warning! She is probably is what they call a russian bride looking for a green card. Sorry be careful.
Marlene
My daughter and her fiance have just gone through the visa applications and guess what it cost them a lot more money than what this woman is saying she needs.Like I am talking thousands which covers paperwork, application fees etc. Please don’t send her anything. I smell a scam for sure. Good luck and all the best with the army career. Stay safe, take care.
donna
It sounds like a scam to me. She is probably looking for money or a visa like Marlene said. I would be very wary of her. You must feel something isn’t right or you wouldn’t be on this site. Go with your gut instinct.
Kucky
It is funny. I am from Ukraine, it is near by Russia. Once upon the time one English man contacted me he told me that he contacted very beautiful girl from dating site in Ukraine. He sent me her photo and she was realy of model appearence. He sent money for dating and got only her tel number and post address but then she dissappeared. He hot me just my name was close to her name. He asked me to check address in my city she gave to him. And exactly… Just another people lived under this address but not that girl … This man was fooled.
It is not matter of KGB. They are not so stupid to use daing sites to check anything… Russia now is the moden country and the matter of KGB is the matter of past times of the period of “cold war”. And it is just matter of mentality, many USA people still think that big black bears still going free along our streets.
The same to people. We are changed due to moden conditions of life. We are free independent we are able to allow many things. The life has become better, inspite of last year crisis. It is funny to hear about KGB in modern days. The situation in our countries is not so terrible as before, and there are not too many people who want leave anything and move to USA with any case.
Now we can get easily tour visa and go to see the life there before to understand if you want live there or not.
By the way to got USA visa is not so difficult and expencive.
Just tour-business multi visa for 5 years cost in my country is 100 USD… You may add some additional expences but they do not reach more than 50 USD.
There are a lot of discount programmes for plane tickets. And if you check it you may find ticket only for 500 USD to New York.
Yes there are different occasion in life. My girlfriend met USA guy who fall in love with her. And she really had no money for ticket to mover there. But this guy came to my country first, he met her and her paretns, he agreed that he really love this girl and he paid for her visa and her ticket.
So that if the girl ask for money from you first it means that you are fooled by not trustful person.
I think the main problem is the INTERNET. Whe you do not know who is sitting from other side of computer.
We, Russian girls, are also have a risk to meet not trustful man who need only money from you.
Shannon
Hey, Everybody! Here’s a new name for the list (and I will post the pics on CJ’s Hall of Shame): Col. Richard Smith. Widowed, based in New York, 8-year-old son living with a nanny and her British hubby in UK. Smith is supposedly in a hot combat zone in Afghanistan. I think there are two people writing to me, one whose grammar and phrasing are better than the other. First the special “telex” phone was mentioned as a way to see each other (no webcam, and Skype is not secure enough). Next, a $2250 processing fee for him to retire early to be with me, the fee will be repaid once he arrives in the U.S. I’ve already reported him to Yahoo.com, and PerfectMatch.com where he contacted me initially. I also took the form from “usmilitarytransit.com” (a private, not a military site) to a branch of the bank that the scammers wanted me to deposit money into, so now the bank and the Feds can join the hunt! I checked the IP address on the yahoo address — it is based in Quincy, Washington. Here’s the e-mail: ccolonelly@yahoo.com Stay safe out there, ladies! There are real and decent men out there!
–Shannon
Susan
yea big bull pucky!!!,
sorry, but its not like your the only one.
its a sad true fact, i was Military Intel myself and man I let this one slide thats how ashamed i am of myself, it should never have gotten past me AT ALL,
Poor Mr. Rellinger, i felt so bad for him and as i feel for all the rest that serve Canada and the States that have had identity theft issues.
these scammers have way to much time on theyre hands, they are just BIG LOSERS>>>>
Samantha
can anyone please help me to find out if this person is a who they say or am I being scammed.
“wentz Kelly” also this is the supposed military email address “kelly lingo” . He says his name is Kelly Magill Lingo and has sent me pictures of himself (supposedly. Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated.
sillyflower
Hi Samantha,
Can you send me a picture of this guy at sillyflower913@hotmail.com to see if this is the person I think it is.
Thanks
Samantha
“kelly lingo” sgt.klingo [at] armymail dot com
“wentz Kelly” major_kwentz [at] yahoo dot com
sorry here are the addresses again
thank you
lisa ross
girls i did away with my yahoo messenger told off all the losers finally had enough of their lying and cheating. atleast the guy that i was with befor for 8 years i knew was real and not a scammer and pretende to be someone who he wasn’t
jayne dowling
i need to know something iam not sure if i have been scammed i meet a sgt scott morris on this uniform his surnname is lingo because he told me he didnt like the name lingo,i connected with him while he was out in irag at the time with the ts2militaryconnection which was alot of money to connect,ive been talking to him for over a year now,i sent him money over to irag through western union, over the first few weeks of knowing him scott wanted to leave the military and retire he said that he had my name registered with the military before he left camp as his next of kin i started to get email from john phil his financail director and also mail from a brandon tidor finance secretary on the papers that i got through the post stated that scottmorris of the 23rd artillery division in wa irag as far as i know the 23rd division as not been around for years i found out later that scott was in the 1st artillery division i have keep all the papers and the emails that was sent to me at the time, to bring you up too date scott as now gone missing in nigeria i havent spoken to him sence 9th may 2010 can you help in anyway and let me know if this is a scam if it is then i have lost alot of money and im on benefits because of having nerve damage down left side thank you of any help
lisa ross
girls i have done a good thing email me marlene pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Marlene
I don’t have your address Lisa do I ? Just email me if you like. My email is on here already a couple of times.
Susan
WHAt did you do, my antenna is up. and anything good you can do is great.
lisa ross
i hurt so bad why did he half to be a scammer i really never know if any of you ever need a good friend to talk let me know email me and i will give you my number
Marlene
LOisa I only have a yahoo address for you so you can email me. Take care. Marlene
Kucky
COMPENSATION AWARD AUTHORITY
Name: Mr. Samuel Johnson (Barrister)
Email: samueljohnson@secretarias.com
Phone: +234-802-837-7744
lawffirm@gmail.com
This BARRISTER is the “scammer lawer” not only military but other money prepositions can be sent to your e-mails.
James Law Firm Associates & solicitors
He may have different names but always finished with BARRISTER
If you ever see this name stay away from him.
lisa ross
stay away from harry legal services too
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jane b
hi cj,
remember i asked you advise about sending a birthday card to my doctor in afghanistan and he told me i could not, well he has replyed to me and said he is not just and ordinary officer and cant recieve cards. he is sergant george england/ psycholigist and can not supply me with a address over the internet. i am so confused now, what do i do.he is retiring soon after 26 years and is hoping to meet me, so if he has never asked for money what is he up to. please help.
Susan
Jane,
Just delete him and stay away, its useless to lose time and energy on this stuff. its all one big lie,of course hes not an ordinary officer it’s because hes sitting in a small African country doing this tormenting women,
i stay clear of the dating site stuff, but keep up with this blog site, you and everyone else should as well, its not worth the heartache and torment,
donna
Hi girls
I have just finished talking to the fake mark ehresman and got him. he quoted something I said on this site. Now we all know they are reading this site. In some cases they have to have some one read it to them. haha But BE AWARE and don’t give out your email addresses. Go thru CJ. Good Luck
colleen
Good on you Donna. Looking back on one message I wrote you about Ehresman and saying don’t you have anything better to do…..I’m so embarrassed and was so new to all this and didn’t know what this site was all about. Anyway job well done and I just wanted to say keep up with the good work. I keep up with this site everyday now to see what progress has been made by all of your hard work. I just want to say Thank you.
Teresa
The guy that I was chating with used the name Serg. Daniel Perez. Send me the form so I could get him a cell phone. Soon as I received the form I realized it was a scam. Didn’t send him any money… only sent him an e-mail telling him I had contacted the state police. Haven’t heard from him since.
lisa ross
how trues they are all assholes big time there isn’t a single one real
Carol
Greetings from a Comrade in Arms. I have been reading your posts and decided I should entertain you with some of my “war” stories. I am a 68 year old woman and won’t go into my reasons for being on dating sites. My first encounter was with a SSG Mike HAGGARD, who was in Afghanistan near Kabul. Had been in the army “all his life”. Somehow I knew from the beginning it was a scam, but got caught up in the sweet talk and his gorgeous smile. I fell for him. I have been married to a man who spent 26 yrs in military so I saw “Mike’s” errors right away, but denied it to myself. Cut to the chase… Finally decided to play. Told him I had a relative at the Pentagon who could help him…Uncle Joe…a Colonel with lots of pull. Everytime I mentioned Uncle Joe, SGT HAGGARD went ballistic. I did waste $200 just because I was curious. Even when I knew he wasn’t real, I felt a deep sense of loss and cried for days. Oh, he had a son, Cecil, who lived with relatives here and there. I did get the satisfaction of telling him he was a TERRIBLE father. The last straw was his asking me to send money so the son could have medicine. Someone forgot to do his homework and didn’t know military dependants get free medical. duh.
Well, after that, there was MARK COLE, an electrical engineer, who went to Nigeria on business and was mugged and beaten…needed $1000 for surgery. Then (4-star) General George W Casey…yep, US Army Chief of Staff (such audacity), then Gen. Randy Brooks…funny thing, Generals Casey and Brooks had exactly the same dream about seeing me on a pier…blah, blah. They are all Christians (choke, choke) so I witness to them. At the end, when I turned the tables, Brooks was penitent and claimed he had just been “born again”. The latest, a Jack Jordan, who inspected orphanages in Ghana (uh huh) didn’t get to the “I love you” stage. I ran out of time to waste. After I told him, among other things, that he was lower than whale crap and that was at the bottom of the ocean, and that I hoped he had a lot of time when he stood in judgement because God was going to read the list of innocent people he had scammed, he responded, “I am a Scammer.”
Now I’m on the hunt. I can spot them fairly quickly…now I AM THE ONE who can make up a really delightful life history, friends in high places, lots of money, totally IN LOVE, til I get bored and send them on a trip through shame and stupidity. I’m so busy being vindictive that I don’t have time to want a man. If we all gang up on them, maybe they will quit.
I am just amazed at how widespread this is. I thought it was just a few, but…wow. They’re everywhere. So come on friends, let’s go get ‘em….it can be fun.
Debra
Hi CJ,
I have tried to upload the photos you asked me for, how do I send them to you?
Also I found quite alot out about Thomes Draper, he is mentioned alot in several websites included the one below.
http://inwent-iij-lab.org/Weblog/2009/03/13/dating-scam-epidemic-hits-ghana/
He uses the email address thomesdraper9@live.com or thomasdraper1@live.com
I hope this information is useful to you and to those women that has been conned by him.
Best wishes,
Debra
CJ
Send them to me cj(at)soldiersperspective(dot)us
Teresa
And they are getting better. The guy who used the name Serg. Daniel Perez spoke (well wrote) English very well. He used all the correct verbage and correct spelling. Even sent jokes. You would have never know until the request for a cell phone came. So you can’t depend upon the way they write anymore.. they are truly getting better.
Carol
Teresa, maybe they’ve collected enough money to get an education. Wonder how many of these dimwits are actually children..?
Teresa
Here are few other names that have contacted me…. Robert Little, Philip Richard from Vorheers New Jersey, Arthur from Huntsville Alabama. The go to Yahoo personals and simply do a new search and change locations. I think there are some US citizens or men educated in the US who are now in on the scam. I guess they know were are wise to the “bad English”. Seems like they are trying to stay one step ahead.
Teresa
Another warming that the state police told me… even if you know they are scamming you don’t continue to converse with them. Do you know they can even hack in on your computer and look at the web sites you have visited. Even you bank when you check your balance. When you do go to your financial institutes web site be sure to always delete it from your recent bar at top which shows your recent web visits. I’m am just telling you gals this so you can be careful. When you get an e-mail from one of this people immediately delete it. If you get a request for chat deny it. THEY WILL TRY TO HACK IN ON YOUR COMPUTER IF THEY CAN’T SCAM YOU EASILY.
Carol
Thanks for this info, Teresa. I guess I should get a life instead of finding my fun in out-scamming the scammers. In the long run, it just isn’t worth the risks. I do believe that this must be some sort or syndicate or syndicates. Some of the names they use are interconnected, like the SCHWARTZ and BROOKS and HAGGARD. My Haggard had a friend named David WALTERS, but when I commented that his name tag said SCHWARTZ, there was a fumbled, stuttered, explanation. Also, I spoke by phone to “his aunt” in San Diego whose name was Teresa Bender (more info on that if requested), later on I got a phone call from a “Terrie” in Missouri. Said she was given my number by Teresa Bender, and it was regarding DAVID SCHWARTZ. I didn’t call back. If my info or experience can benefit anyone here, just contact me. I’ll quit “playing with the bums” for my own protection, but will cooperate with the good guys in whatever way I can to further the cause in getting these low lifes off the web.
Susan
hey Donna,
hear that? read Teresa 25 may
lisa ross
another one dennis richards from afganistan is deployed there is from texas but stationed in california
donna
we can never have to much info
the more we know the better
Thanks teresa
Teresa
What’s funny is that I went ahead last night and switched from yahoo personals to match.com (yahoo personals is shutting down) and do you know that within the first 30 seconds of being on-line I got 8 hits from these people. I know they are scammers… from states other than I live in and drop dead gorgeous. They are really quick. No one should ever mistake them as being dumb. I just learned if I get a message from a man that is out of state and that goodlooking its them.
Teresa
Carol:
I don’t know how to meet a good man. There are some good guys on the dating sites but we all have to be careful. EHarmony is the best. They even do background checks before letting anyone become a member. I don’t think there are very many scammers on there. Give it a try. It’s a little more expensive to join but in the long run it’s work it.
marion
Yea , thanks for the heads up , just met aguy on anotherfriend.com website and he gave me the email address which when i googled namenick2050 it brought me to this site telling me he is a scammer .. Thanks to Diane who posted it as you saved me from potentail trouble . I have his picture if any one wants it , email me at christmasromance@gmail.com and i will send it on . I have warned the website hosts also to block him . thanks Marion
Marlene
Marion send photo to CJ@soldiersperspective.us He will then put it up on the wall of shame on this site so as everyone can see him. Marlene
Debbie
does anyone know a Hannett
pauline
Hi Debbie, I have been talking to a man online by the name of Hannett. Says he is in Iraq and coming home in a month. He tells me his wife and child were killed in a car accident. His mom from UK and dad from USA. His home is supposedly in UK. He says he loves me and wants to come to marry me. He is a scammer. Be very careful. His full name he goes by is dicson leonado hannett. His email is dicson_leonado@yahoo.com. If you have some pictures please send to me so I can compare paulinepmo@hotmail.com. Please be very careful as I was just scammed myself by a guy using the Perez Young and i lost thousands of dollars. I met both these men on match.com.
JoJo
I’ve been chatting with a USA soldier – stationed in Afghanistan..he won’t mention his station #…his location. but he sure knows how to write romantic letters…not sure if guys are really eloquent that way.
I’ve asked him to write me more information…don’t think he will!
He goes by Irwin Kelly – fr New York, New York..I searched and found this site…the real soldier to which this name or picture too – I feel for him…not the person who is so cold heartedly posing as him.. I would like to post his military picture…maybe someone could notify this soldier of the scam that is being run on him…thank you…!
Debbie
Just confirmed thatHannett is a scam, he will stop at nothing and all he wants is money. A very sweet and charming man, he used web cam and all, he didn’t have his mustache so he did look different. Robert even had people calling my house acting like they were the police that they arrested him at the air port wanting $1900.00 so he will do anything even started a facebook today because she wasn’t going to send him $500.00 dollars that he was wanting today. He fixed two, one in uniform and put George Hannett and the other as Robert Hannett so you can look him up on facebook. There was one already so I don’t know if it is the real Hannett or not but I did email him. Thank you Pauline so very much, not only for your help but for your kind words.Pauline George is the one that is the same picture that you had.
Debbie
Michelle
someone named Austin Jordan. Says he’s a SGT in the Air Force but kept calling me honey and claims to be widowed. I think it’s a scam. He is on both Plenty of Fish and Singlesnet.com
Marlene
Sure sounds like it Michelle.
Debbie
what about a Henry Bowman. he stated that his name is Eugene but when he emailed me it gave Henry Bowman,, Please Help Me Out
Thank you
Dawn
JJ
Check his ip address. I have a brother that goes by his middle name, but his email show his first name so you never know.
Julia
Hi there
I was contacted on Uniform Dating by a Master Sgt Frank Phillips Edwards. Thanks to CJ and this website I realised that he was a scammer before too much harm was done (besides to my heart). I just dont know how people can be so cruel.
Thanks everybody for all the info.
Hugs
Julia
JJ
I am glad you found out before you lost all your money like some people have.
debbie
I’ve been contacted by Frank Phillips Edwards also. He’s been sending the most wonderful emails, then suddenly he wants me to send him a Blackberry Bold 2 (very specific), alarm bells rang straight away, and after a little search, it didn’t take long, I found this site, and low and behold Franks name is on here.
These scammers are so cruel trying to manipulate you. Thank goodness I found this site.
donna
Debbie
Check his ip address. But it sounds funny to me. Proceed with caution.
maryann
i came in here before and i still am not sure whether anyone in here knows the man that i am still talking to .. but being very careful with .. he is telling me his name is Ryan Scott .. Scott Ryan .. his uniform says relinger .. which he says he doesnt use until he knows the person he is talking to .. in Iraq a captain ..i have pictures of him .. he is not on your photo site . I have a feeling he knows i dont think he is for real .. and i think that he is talking to others right now .please let me know if you have heard of him or if he exists … he says he is in the 4th Infantry Division 09323
Brigade Combat Team,10th Mountain Division. thats the APO he gave me .. thank you ..
JJ
if he is giving his APO he is probably a real soldier
CJ
Not true. First off, that’s not an accurate address, APO or otherwise. Second, they lose nothing by finding an APO online and giving it to you. You’ll never know he didn’t get it because those boxes rarely get returned.
Maryann, this guy is a fraud. Rellinger is a real Soldier and has commented on this blog and I can guarantee you this Scott Ryan or Ryan Scott is not him!
Patricia
Girls…your best bet to go out and find local men…scammers are going to try to get money from you and nothing more…so don’t even responsed…easy answer don’t you think????
lisa ross
how true low life scum bags
CJ
Hey everyone. I want you to meet one of the Soldiers being used in these scams, MSG Mark Ehresman. Click here to read his story.
Debra
Hi, is it possible you can look at my picture that i recieved from a guy who tried to scam me, hes posing as a major, i know its not him in the pic, but im curious to see who he is actually is, hope you can help, it makes me sick that they can use innocent people.
Jan
Thanks everyone for being vigilant. My new “love” Staff Srg Philip Miller is on the rampage again. I told him I had 2 people writing to me, one quite literate and the other unable to speak the queens english correctly. Go to you tube and type in Philip Miller he is on there. I am one savvy aussie lady please be careful, old addage if it looks too good to be true, you can be sure it is. Power to you all
Catherine
I just had a so called Ryan Preston contact me via myspace under the name Kenneth Preston with two photos in civilian clothes. He later added a photo in uniform with the name Ryan. Stated that he was located in Erbil, Iraq. Took the person less than a week to bring TS2 up. His originating ip was from Nigeria and the company using AOL in the states. Poor grammar and the incessant use of “baby” were common in chat. However the emails and ecards were written by a different person all together. I believe there is more than one person at work here. Oddly enough. After I confronted the person with the fact I had been tracking them from day one I received final statement before blocking me.
“hey you need to come down here (Iraq) if you really want to know whats going on”
Im sorry ladies but I am starting to believe that there are some military members with too much time on their hands.
Marlene
I did pick up on the time that they had to sit and chat. Any real soldiers fighting in either Afghanistan or Iraq or anywhere else for that matter gets very little time to chat on a computer.
lisa ross
oh yeah these men are real losesrs when you tel you have no money they are gone quicker then shit
Catherine
This is a good place for educating women but has anyone reported this to the authorities in order to prevent more women(and poossibly man)from being affeted? I am located in Manitoba, Canada, have all the information ready but unsure who to hand it over to.
The receiver of the funds must provide identification in order to obtain the wire transfer, if I am not mistaken. Mine was Richard Abrey in Savannah, GA. I am confident the proper authorities would be able to catch these guys if we forward our information.
I have no doubt that you are all kind hearted and beautiful women. You did nothing wrong in wanting to believe.
True love will give and ask nothing of you. ….Stay strong
Catherine
Lets not only raise awareness, but work together towards nailing these guys.
WE CAN get them shut down. The closer/money receiver is the guy thats easiest to nail. Without that person no one gets paid. I believe this is a group of people networking together. Several openers(love of your life) and one or two closers with either fake id or using their own. I know about this because the RCMP has a special task force which has effectivly shut down hundreds of these operations over several years.
Lee
Yes, these guys are very good. Mine went by the name Dennis Gray. Although he had sent me a picture with the name ending in NETT previously. What a dolt. Here’s the thing ladies, this guy was good, no issues with grammer. Very well versed. I was intentionally trying to trip him up and he rolled right along. The only time I did trip him was when he told me he was 1/2 English and 1/2 American and when I pressed him reagrding what the American 1/2 was he couldn’t provide details. He likely also goes by the name Paul Anderson as he said that was his friend.
Lee
Oh btw, he popped up on Match.com with me.
lisa ross
catherine when you tell the fbi or any army man they say there is nothing they can do
Catherine
Lisa. They obviously feel it is not a high priority but trust me, they can definately do something about it. I’ve worked for AT&T, Comcast and currently an internet provider here in Canada. Internet providers co operate with the authorities making it easy to pinpoint the exact location of an IP. Movie & music companies are able to sue or issue warnings via isp’s to people dowloading their content illegally. These people in turn get a nice letter stating to knock it off.
I should point out that only the frontmen appear to be messaging from a within a certain radius of Nigeria(could be in Iraq) Depends on what type of connection they are using. i.e. dialup, dsl or satellite. The internet provider is located in Nigeria and is not the biggest issue. The money is being collected within the United States. The authorities are obgligated to get off their fat donut butts and bring people to justice in their territory. I bet they would if we nagged them enough and pointed out that this could happen to any one of their own family members. Otherwise this will continue as it has been for what, at least a year now? As nurturing women by nature we will always want to believe and there are many years worth of us to go through ultimately giving these guys the dream retirement we can only dream of by destroying our dreams of a life partner. So many peoples lives are being destroyed or put through hell.
Stand up for what you believe in …even if it means standing alone when it comes to bringing these so called people to justice.
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.
~Marquis De Vailantcourt~
Catherine
An act was passed in the United States(2001) enhancing domestic security to protect Americans against terrorism. It is noted that there was a provision made, which stated that law enforecement agencies could use information obtained for regular criminal activies on American soil and not just against terrorism. I could go on but in case you havent, this it is definately worth reading and will take away the urge to talk to anymore possible scammers on the internet. Or at least for awhile
http://epic.org/privacy/terrorism/hr3162.html
http://epic.org/privacy/terrorism/usapatriot/sunset.html
.
Jessica
I recieved an email from Andrew Likierman Sanchez stating he was a captain in the Navy and was due back in the states June 17th. We chatted for a two months and he asked me for money for his mother’s surgery. 2000.00 to be exact. I said no and to never contact me again. I also told him I will contact the authorities and report him. Wow to think I wasted my time on this man when I could have been doing something else. Beware!
Broken-hearted
I have heard from an Andrew Sanchez as well..
Jessica
Yeah I must have scared him off because I have not heard from him……..Thank God.
Broken hearted
Two more names for me:
Andrew Sanchez, alleged LT in the Navy
Kenneth Heicken, alleged SGT in the Army
maddy
two days ago I was contacted on the site http://www.connectingsingles.com by an American military with the Nick: lovingst
left me his mail and after he wrote and sent her pictures …. the person is Steve Lopez …. last night I sent all these data and photos at your site …Thanks to you and this blog I have rescued by another cheat … my greetings and God bless.Maddy.
lisa ross
another one dennis richards he says he is 40 but his profile says 43 and he says he is from texas but his profile says nevada i asked him why it said that and he left i love playing with their heads since they can play head games scott schwartz went missing action wanted 30,000.00 for a lawyer in the united kingdom he said he had 30,000,000,000.00 that was in a account in dubai hahahahahahahah
Gail
RE: Lt Col George Patterson
Ladies,
Beware, Lt Col George Patterson is back on facebook, with a picture, he’s a Nigerian Scammer. Look him up at georgepa01@live.com
Juliet Kuma
Hello Dear
My name is Juliet i saw your Profile today when i was searching for a Soul Mate and i admire it i think we can make it together to become friends, therefore i would like you to contact me back through my Email ( julietkuma@hotmail.com )so that i will tell you more about myself and i will also send you my photo as soon as you contact me back.Hopping to hear from you soonest,UNDERSTAND THAT LOVE IS ONE,Bless WITH LOVE AND TRUST Thanks and God bless you
Yours new friend
Miss Juliet. with love and trust.
( julietkuma@hotmail.com )
Carolyn Pihl
Colonel Moxon Clark has been active recently on a British dating site called Fun at Fifty. He made the mistake of sending me a photo and I realised that Majors do not have 4 stars on their collar and a quick Google found he was using the photo of General Wesley Clark. He hasn’t hit me for any money yet, he doesn’t even know my last name or my address or phone number, but beware.
tracie
Cj could u help me please, i really need to know if the guy i was talkin to is real he told me he was stationed in Kabul in special forces, his name appears on here 2 times i have left replies but have seen nothing else. I fell for him and still have those feelings i have not spoken to him in over 2 months he told me he was goin on a mission and that he loved me. Can u please tell me how i can find out if he is real and if he is i need to find out if he is alive or not his name is ssg Ernie Heitman if anyone else has talked to him please contact me my email address is chevywife@bresnan.net please help me find the truth. Thank you.
Carolyn Pihl
By the way, Col. Moxon Clark’s IP address is coming out of Ghana. Bit of a distance from Camp Liberty, Iraq.
Moi` A`Layne
So, with all I have read here, are there ANY sites where a person can safely meet someone military? I was raised by it, then married to it, now I work for it as an Intern. Just in the genes I guess. It is a shame that morons out there do things like this and give our REAL guys a foul name. No wonder no one was giving a soldier walking in the downpour out here a ride and he was fully packed out and carrying luggage in both hands and this was at the Post Welcome Center to boot! I stopped and asked if I could help though and I am glad I did. He was a family man trying to get Home and his family didn’t know he was getting in early. I was priviledge and honoured to see a Welcome Home Daddy that brought tears.
JJ
On any dating site you go to you will find lots of these scammers. But there are alot of good men and women on them also. You just have to look for the signs of it being a scammer. I am telling you this from personal experience. I have found the most wonderful man. Remember if they start telling you they love you with just a few emails and there grammer and spelling are sometimes good and sometimes bad they are more then likely a scammer. Ask them questions for scammers do not like to answer them. Ask for their military address. A scammer can not give you one. Good luck and remember there are plenty of good men out there.
loveisfree
A guy named Kenny Schultz messaged me on Match.com then wanted to communicate on yahoo messenger. He had 2 military photos and a pic in regular clothes. He said he came to US from Germany when he was 19. So that would explain his bad grammar….well what sent red flags up for me was when he was questioning me as to whether I owned my home and about my job. His parents are both deceased. His profile said he was from Oregon, but the next day the profile was not there, so another red flag. I recently was talking to a real soldier in Iraq, as I had dated him a couple years earlier and he would at least talk about going on patrol or how crazy things were there…but this guy has not been able to talk about what he does at all. So then I sent him an email but I attached an email tracker called GetNotify.com and when he checked it I was notified and I saw that the IP address was coming from Ghana so I knew it was NOT real.
So ladies try the tracker and you will see where the email is checked from.
Never give them personal info…as you should never give anyone on the internet private information…not even your full name or address or where you work.
Good Luck ladies….and beware!!!!
misty
beware of CHRIS JOHN DANE E6 stationed in ramadi iraq he is a scammer!!!!!
Kucky
http://www.tagged.com/
Be careful with this site. Clinton Kelly is scammer. Atlanta , GA
Loree
I meet one, nice looking man , through me off for three weeks match.com .. 40 year old sgt with black hair and black eyes, starting caring for this person, sad to say the soldier is real and being used also. Sucks on both acct.. Wish we could warned them that their pictures are being used this way.Hurts when the truths come out.
Tracy
Loreen
These man have perfected there act and know just how to make us women fall for us , I have spent 6 mths falling in love with a SGT CHARLES LECAIN now i know he is a scammer also using the name SGT CHARLES LEACAIN a very nice looking man says hes 46 but looks 35ish happy to share photos with anybody ??? also feel very SORRY for the real soldier whos ID is being used , have also had communications with a SGT SIMON ROBERTS and a LT.HANK COLINS have telephone numbers for all of these men there active on kissingate and tagged
Please email me tracybishop_2@hotmail.co.uk
Marlene
Tracy sent the pics to CJ and he can add them to the wall of shame.
Tracy
I did several days ago but nothing on here yet ??
Carolyn Pihl
Here’s a new one – Calvin Thomas Ben – Special Forces of course. Haven’t even gotten around to rank, etc., because I told him “I don’t like Americans and I’m a pacifist.” Actually, I am an American, but I want to see what response if any I get. He contacted me through a Seniors dating site in the UK, where I live (and where I met the previous scammer, Col. Moxon Clark). They’re like weeds, they keep popping up.
Carolyn Pihl
And actually what is particularly interesting is that the IP address is London.
ja
Hi,
I been talking to a us army in iraq (uscae) after knowing him from muslima.com. He is supposed to be on the flight back to us today. He said he sent package that contained laptop, mobile phone and jewelry to me.
However the package sent using gexprex courier service now on hold by china custom and i need to pay us$2.8k for them to release them. I didnt sent the money as requested by the courier person.
Earlier, I called the number at the website which is uk number and the person who picked the call was the same that called me to ask about the payment.
Am i being scammed?
Marlene
Sorry Ja but yes you are being scammed. Sorry
Tracy
Please ladies STOP paying these so called DIPLOMATS anything via western union NO soldier needs to pay for his TRANSIT GRANT LIFETIME BENEFIT or TELEPHONE in the past 10 days i have managed to collect a few names of these so called DIPLOMATS one keeps popping up SYLVIA JONES, LIVERPOOL i have several other names please contact me also yet agin the name LT HANK COLINS keeps popping up yet another fake
email me tracybishop_2@hotmail.co.uk
Tracy
Hi again everybody today i have set up a FACEBOOK group called US ARMY DATING SCAM please feel free to join and add any NAMES or PHOTOS u may have
its 10 days since i found out i was scammed and im finding more people this has happened to daily …..WE NEED TO STOP THESE MEN SO UNITED WE STAND
Tracy
tracybishop_2@hotmail.co.uk
Gillian
I have been on a dating site, for the over 50s and was contacted by a Capt Chris Kepley the spelling is terrible, widowed, in Afganistan one son who lives with a male friend! Sometimes spells his name as cris, he is also on Facebook – check it out as its very weird needless to say I have blocked him and reported him to the site.
Gillian
Forgot to add his email is angeliclove62@gmail.com
Gillian
How are you doing today,Am so happy to read back from you.You sound so real and seems to have a good heart,and I have to Thank you for telling me your mind.I cant see any distance when we talk of serious relationship,Who Knows…. We just have to find someone special and live a happy life.I wish I could get to know you better and see how things go with us if u dont mind..Smiles.We best of friends too.Please think about this..OK.
My Name is Cris Kepley,Am a captain in the US army,Am Originally from State In LA,Though I was born in UK before my parent relocated to Calif where I went to Military school.Am a very happy man and love what life as bring to me not until when I lost my darling wife xx.
I lost my wife 8 years ago, and my life as been so lonely and bored.Though it takes me years to get over it but am glad that am OK now,since life must go on.Am a complete gentle man,Am honest and trustworthy,I can be shy, quiet & modest at times. In recent years I’ve become more outgoing and assertive and somewhat competitive due to my job , though it’s not natural, I’m working on being more outgoing and assertive in my personal life. I’m proud of my accomplishments and I’m pretty happy with the way my life has gone so far. I’m close to family and friends, I’d like to find someone to have fun with. Someone to build a long term relationship with. I like children and nature. I love taking long walks through interesting neighborhoods or area parks.Am also planning to relocate back to UK very soon..All I seek for is someone to make me happy.
I really love your profile and it makes me feel good going through them,I will really love to know more about u and get to know u better and see what happens,Who knows what may happen xxxx My son stays with a friend in Newcastle,He is only 12years of age.We are best of friends since I lost his mum and he did not wish to stay in state since he keep on remembering her mother and this make me take him to my friend James,so he can stay with him in Newcastle,So I can move later to him after I finish my duty here.I love to cuddle, hold hands, long hugs and kisses. I’m generally very romantic and love to give flowers, a little gifts or an email or just leave a VM message for her just to tell her I’m thinking about her..I wish U could accept me the way I am and lets see if things could work out for us xx Smiles xxx Please tell me more about u and let me know when u will be online later in the day and lets see maybe we can hook up and have a nice chat,I will be much delighted to talk with you..i dont see any distance when we talk about a serious relationship..it’s worth searching and tighten every areas to ensure the perfect one. xx Please send me your recent pics. Cant wait to have a nice chat with u xx,Please tell me when u will be back Online,I will be waiting here for you,To have a lovely chat
Cris
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julie chestnut
I just was chatting with this guy and did some investigating because I was suspicious and while chatting with him told him that he was a fraud and i was reporting him. I want these guys to know they can’t get away with this anymore. Luckily I did not send any money or give out any information.
Gillian
The above is the email
Heidi
Hi Ladies,
Just a heads up to let you know that the scammer using the photo’s with the surname Miller on the army uniform is still at it. He is now using the names Mark Miller and Markus Miller. Previously used Jeff, James, Richard and Philip Miller.
Take Care
Heidi
michael horsewood
hi. my auntie has been chatting to someone claiming to be in the us army. at the minute i not sure of rank. his name is james murray, has anyone else been chatting to this guy if so send me more details please. also if ya can people can you email me instead of getting back to me on here. my email address is marriedmike@live.co.uk many thanks really hope to hear from you soon. ohhh also (james murray) claims to have a son called jeffery.
Tracy
Update after being scammed by a soldier calling himself SGT CHARLES LECAIN yesterdat i managed to track down the real soldier whos ID is being used his name is Christopher J Lecain a serving soldier , i did contact the US army and was shocked by there response i was told to contact my local police in the UK ???? so i took the move and emailed Christopher on Facebook he was even able to tell me when the photos of him were stolen and where from hes only 32 not 46 as his scammer is saying says hes been told his id has been used in the past !
please check out my facebook group STOP THE US ARMY DATING SCAM and feel free to add ur picts and name of the soldier
Tracy
broken-hearted
How were you able to track down the real identity of the solider?
Tracy
It wasnt easy but i did it with help from the internet and facebook please feel free to join the facebook group STOP THE US ARMY DATING SCAM add any pictures u may have of ur scammer and then i will message u and see what i can do
Tracy
julie chestnut
talk to anyone that has been in the military and they will give you questions to ask them that will prove their real identity. I found that in talking with the two guys I did they don’t know any american movies so that was a give away and other subtle things. always be cautious.
michael horsewood
did u get my last message on here people
maddy
Attention women this letter still in internet …and dear and lovely scammer Steve Lopez still online con this mail:lonelyheartsteve@yahoo.com
Hello,
How are you doing?…my name is steve lopez i am 43years old … One kid,a blonde hair blue eye whiteboy! Love the little boy! Kelvin is my Joy…he is in nanny home!! i have been in US Army 6 years Love it! Ride and collect Harleys and travel a whole bunch maybe too much. Some traveling for pleasure some for biz just LOTS of traveling..i lost my ex die 5years ago….i have been missing someone i will share the rest of my life with …i am 5ft11 and my weight is 90kg i am down to heart,caring,loving,ready to love and be loved with all my heart…I keep my apartment clean and tidy. I don’t use bad language. I like to take care of my body, I exercise reguraly and eat healthy. These are all things you can appreciate….i am a sergeant in Us amry now i am in Baghdad camp in Iraq for peace keeping..i like travelling,cooking,going to beach..Genera Art and bikes traveling and there is nothing wrong with high power weapons. When gloomy shoot some rounds off or blow something up…i love music,you name it polka is freaky and goofy rock on. Chill out music on the beach and mellow flamenco from time to time..
Am on the site to look for my soul mate too and i believe in knowing each other and like to be totally devoted.i want to meet someone who is faithful,honest,trust worth..and that can be totally devoted to me and i will do same to her.i do believe in know each other first….see where it will end..and i like been totally devoted.am happy to know you are serious too about your searching…am very serious here too and am very committed someone and i need this in a woman too…i will be mailing you too..i will want us to keep in contact and see what the future hold for us and i like everything i read about you and tell me what you are looking for in a man……here i want to have happy home with my future wife and support her in everything she do and i will always be there to serve and make her happy…i will be looking forward to read from you.tell me more about yourself and send your picture too…what i mean by spoiling my woman is taking very good care of her and done want anything to come near her
Thanks,
Steve
ohhh I’m crying from emotion.brrrrrrrrrrrrrr
maddy
Any of you knows how is Col. James Dabrowski? recently wounded in Kabul by the Taliban and also much worry because his mom is going not well …
you want to know where he was wounded? her side behind..
I’m verry worry ..hahaha also this man is scammer.
the real Colonel is called ADAM j. DABROWSKI.
chrissy
I have been scammed by a man saying he was Col. Frank Harvey. He has taken my by the thousands. tens of thousands, making all these lies and false promises, HELP ME !!! HIS NAME SO HE SAYS IS FRANK MICHEAL HARVEY COLONEL IN AFGHANISTAN… IF YOU CAN HELP ME I WOULD GREATELY APPRECIATE IT.DOB 12/10/60
chrissy
HIS EMAIL FOR THIS COL.FRANK HARVEY IS COL.HARVEY01@YAHOO.COM / FRANK SAYS HE’S FROM BEVERLY HILLS CALIFORNIA. that we were to go there and live in his mansion yeah right… he removed his profile during our 1st talk.He said it was because he had met the right one, me ,,,ha lol he has faked this identity and has even black mailed me for money, at this time he has got total without western union fees 21,000.00 and was asking for more. his lies wrecked my hopes and my bank acct
chrissy
Does anyone have any information to help me?he’s taken everything including my trust. my email is cmb284@yahoo.com If you have any contact or have been scammed also…maybe someone can help me, as i’m feeling the shame right now.
chrissy
THE THINGS I HAVE NOTICED WITH THESE SCAMMERS #1 THEY FALL DEEPLY MADLY IN LOVE INSTANTLY #2 THEY REMOVE THEIR PROFILE INSTANTLY.#3 THEY WANT TO KNOW WHERE YOU WORK? HOW MUCH MONEY YOU MAKE? #4 THEY SAY THEY HAVE FELL MADLY IN LOVE NEVER LIKE THIS.#5 THEY ALL ARE WIDOWS #6 THEY HAVE 1 CHILD.#7 THEY GAIN TRUST AND LOVE BY THESE WORDS, LOVE, FOREVER, ETERNITY, YOU ARE MY LIFE.#8 THEY ARE PREDICTABLE AND RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF WHAT SEEMS TO BE EMERGENCY.ex he said he was so upset about me breaking up that he made a bad judgement call killing men ,,, that was when i broke,He said he needed additional 6-to 8,000 to pay off the officers that was to SEAT on his judgement calls that I needed to send him the 8,000.00 to shut them up , that a commander schwartz was helping him stay out of the hole, A DARK PLACE LIKE PRISON, WHERE HE GOT NO WATER OR FOOD , NO BLANKET,JUST A HARD BENCH.I didn’t send but 1,000.00 then it became so clear with my prayers and looking to a friend for advise.She had encountered a scammer. pls help me . cmb284@yahoo.com ps thanks for listening. If these alligations are true, someone please tell me. That’s how convincing these scammers are.I have encountered more than one.They start with loving you like no other in the world.Then it gets to be habit, waiting every moment watching messenger for them to come on… sadness and feelings that hurt they falsley make them go away,with their cunning manipulative ways. It’s hard to even talk about this.But in doing so, it makes me feel that i’m not alone and theres finally some sense being made to the motives , I’m the type that i love to help people and moving me to Beverly Hills to live in his mansion with 8 masters , pool, security”live” the pool, jacuzzi, bmw he had imported from italy, his making me feel like I was a princess, THAT HE COULD’NT ACCESS HIS MONEY IN ANYWAY, NOT MOVING IT OR TOUCHING IT ,,,HE FAKED TRYING TO GET IN AND HE DIDNT CONTACT ME FOR DAYS, HE SAID THEY THROUGH HIM IN THAT BLACK HOLE.AS PUNISHMENT. HURT, EMBARRASSED AND BROKE,,,,
chrissy
THIS MAN SAYING HE WAS A COL. THEN TELLING ME HE WAS HAVING HIS DEAD BODY SENT TO ME IN A BODY BAG. THIS ISN’T FUN AND HE WAS CLEARLY FACING MENTAL NEEDS. TO SCAM SOMEONE THAT’S 1 THING , BUT THESE ACTIONS ARE WORSE THAN I CAN SAY.ASKING FOR MONEY AND SAYING THESE HORRID THINGS ARE 2 DIFFERENT THINGS.
i JUST SENT CJ THE PICTURE I SENT. THIS IS JUST EXPLAINING 1 SCAMMER I HAVE ENCOUNTERED MANY.TY FOR YOUR HELP AND FOR STARTING THIS SITE.I HAD NO WHERE TO TURN. UNTIL NOW.
Dee
Hi,
I was almost scammed myself by someone calling himself Sgt. Fernandez Moore on BBPeopleMeet.com. This one is very slick, his English is better than most! Ladies be careful!
Thanks,
Dee
chrissy
Girls, there’s more to this story the man saying he’s col.frank harvey01@yahoo.com .he says he has a son 10 living in the UK with his late wifes sister, he has really took a lot of money from me.Stating he was coming home to live the rest of his life with me. to give me the life i deserved, that he was so greatful for me saving his life by sending the money for his release, THERE IS NO RELEASE… it’s all lies he talked about so many things he wanted for me.never talking about details and specifics, said that was the surprise that his father was in lucrative( money making) textiles ( yarn or cloth of any type) he said he was taking me to rodeo drive in bev hills to get everything, that i would be picked up by a military staff airplane and escorted to the welcome home yeah,,his promises and letters were so awesome, they’re like a fairy tale and i was to wear on the plane a ball gown for the welcome home ball at the lax where we both were flying into on the same day, some commander was to make the arrangements thomas schwartz ,,commschwartz@yahoo.com i was to meet him there then proceed with our life after a white limo was to pick us up and a convoy was to follow us home.did i mention i paid over 3,000.00 just for the welcome home? i went out and bought an evening suit 500.00 with gem shoes almost 200.00 . he told me not to pack anything, that he was buying me all new. He said he was going to treat me like the angel i was.then when i stopped sending money he was different and seemed to have multiple anger issues along with sadness and depression.I don’t think he’s in the military.I went to a site called romancescams.com there was many things like letters, pictures, blogs, so much stuff that i seen then he was in fact a scammer.He was there online everyday, telling me everything from the movie “PRETTY WOMAN”. it fits the ball gown, the limo, he referred to himself as my knight in shining armour.I’m a highly educated lady it takes a lot to sway my judgement.he knew what to say and when to say it , he 1sy asked me to send an email to MILITARYADMIN@MILITARYTRANSITDEPARTMENT.COM
THERE WAS A COL.SUSAN CROAKLEY OVER THE ADMINISTRATION DEPT YEAH RIGHT , then the person to pick it up i have everything. there was an email following and from there it sky rocketed through the roof , where money and lies come in.If it seems too good to be true then it is,,, WHO DO I GIVE THESE RECIEPTS TO WESTERN UNION TO? IS THERE ANYWAY WE CAN GET ANY OF OUR MONEY BACK? I THINK IT SHOULD BE GARNISHEED FROM THEIR WAGES, HE I THINK IS THE BEST LIAR I HAVE EVER MET AND I WAS SO HURT.
chrissy
LADIES AND GENTS STAY AWAY FROM THESE DATING SITES THEY SHOULD BE NAMED WWWSCAMMERSANONYMOUS.U R BROKE.COM THANK GOD FOR THIS SITE.I COMMEND ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR EFFORTS AND SUPPORT.IT’S NOT EASY TO TELL PEOPLE THIS STORY AND IT HURTS DEEPLY TO REVEAL YOUR INNERMOST VULNERABILITIES.MY EMOTIONS ARE’NT WORN OUT ON MY SLEEVE.I’M A VERY PRIVATE PERSON AND THIS WHOLE THING MAKES ME CRY AND HURTS ME SO MUCH YOU CANNOT IMAGINE.IT DRAINED MY SAVINGS AND HE WAS PROMISING TO REPAY ME WITH INTEREST YEAH RIGHT, THERE IS NO I N T E R E S T HE SIMPLY DIDNT CARE WHO HE HURT.I CONTACTED THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU, AND NO ONE WOULD EVEN TALK TO ME. UNTIL I FOUND THIS SITE ,,, THIS HAS ALL BEEN LOCKED UP INSIDE ME…
chrissy
THE FIRST THING I WANTED TO TELL YOU ALL IS THIS ” IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE IT IS” . DON’T FALL FOR THIS IN LOVE IMMEDIATELY STUFF.LOVE IS SOMETHING THAT GROWS WITH RESPECT AND MUTUAL LIKES AND HONESTY.HOW CAN ONE FIND THESE WITHOUT MEETING?WHEN YOU HEAR SOUL MATE, OR MY PERFECT LOVE? THEY COULD BE ANYONE MAYBE YOUR NEIGHBOR.IT HAS TAKEN ME MANY MISTAKES TO LEARN THIS.WHEN THEY AS SCAMMERS READ YOUR PROFILE : THEY KNOW EXACTLY WHERE AND HOW TO PLEASE YOU.THEY’RE GOOD TOO. WHEN I SENT AN EMAIL TO MY SCAMMER BEFORE I CLICKED ADD TO MY RECIPIENTS,,, IT SAID CONNECTED TO NAMES AND SOME LADY HAD LEFT A MESSAGE, I JUST CLICKED HER NAME, IT TAKWES YOU TO THAT PROFILE, ANYTHING THATS A DIFFERENT COLOR IS A LINK…THERE’S A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE IN YOUR INBOX.SEND YOUR SCAMMER AN HI EMAIL LOOK AT THE PLACE BEFORE YOU CLICK OK, THERES CONNECTIONS, PROFILES THEN ON THE PROFILES LIKE MESSENGER CLICK ON THEIR PROFILE ,, YES JUST THE WORD PROFILE, YOU WILL BE AMASED TO SEE WHAT YOU FIND..THAT’S HOW I FOUND I WASN’T THE ONLY ONE SEEKING HIS LOVE AND AFFECTIONS.THERE WAS A WOMAN WHO HAD LEFT A MESSAGE ON THE PROFILE.THERES ALSO ALL THE CONNECTIONS THERE:-) JUST CLICK ON EACH ONE,DON’T GET ANGRY OR HURT.IT’S KNOWLEDGE THAT’S ALL WE WANT IS KNOWLEDGE. BEWARE OF WHAT YOU HAVE ON YOUR PROFILE ON ANY DATING SITE !!!!! THEY USE THAT AS KNOWLEDGE , IT’S LIKE THEY KNOW THE INNERMOST YOU… BE VAGUE ,IF YOU HAVE TO BE THERE? DO YOU? NEVER BAIT A SCAMMER !!!JUST DELETE AND BLOCK THEM.iT’S HARD TO BECAUSE WE WANT IT TO BE TRUE.IF WE DIDN’T THINK THEY’RE SCAMMERS, WHY ARE YOU READING THIS??? READING THESE TESTIMONIES IS THE FIRST STEP TO HEALING FROM THE HABIT OF WAITING FOR THEM TO COME ON LINE…RING A BELL??? THEY’RE MORE A HABIT THAN LOVE.LET’S BREAK THAT HABIT, AND STOP THE WAITING.MY LIFE WAS STIFFLED AND I COULD’NT GET ANYTHING CONSTRUCTIVE DONE IN MY LIFE , BECAUSE I WAS WAITING FOR DAYS ON END ,
FOR A FICTIONAL PERSON.
chrissy
COL.FRANK HARVEY
chrissy
A FEW MONTHS AGO I MET A STEVEN_GR1@YAHOO.COM
HE SAID HE WAS WIDOWED AND KNEW BY 1ST SIGHT I WAS THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE.HE IMMEDIATELY REMOVED HIS PROFILE AS ALL SCAMMERS DO, BUT I HAD COPPIED AND PASTED IT. AH HA WAS HE EVER SURPRISED , THOUGH I NEVER TOLD HIM I DONE THIS.HE SWOONED ME WITH LOVE LETTERS AND WAS WITH MULTIPLE WOMEN ALSO, HE KNOCKED MY SOCKS OFF , WITH HIS BULLCRAP LIES AND BEGGING FOR MONEY.
WHEN I SAID NO HE WOULD THROW A FIT.
THEN HE WOULDN’T CONTACT ME, PUNISHING ME.
THERE’S NO LOVE
IT’S ALL FAKE
HE WANTED TO MAKE A HAPPY HOME WITH ME
HE USED ALL MY PROFILE WORDS AGAINST ME
HE CLAIMED TO BE EVERYTHING I WANTED
HE WAS A LIAR AND A THIEF
I NOTICED THERE WAS LONG PAUSES BETWEEN SENTENCES, THAT’S OTHER WOMEN HE WAS SCAMMING TOO.
JUST ASK THEM SOME PERSONEL INFO,HA YEAH
NO ANSWERS,,,CLICK
THAT’S CLUE # 1
THEN HE SAID DIFFERENT THINGS TO DIFFERENT WOMEN.
HE GOT US CONFUSED
SAY SOMETHING LIKE THE BRACELET YOU PROMISED ME. WITH NO PROMISES AT ALL? SEE WHAT HE SAYS
JUST ASKING QUESTIONS MAKES THEM ANGRY.
I SENT HIM MONEY THROUGH A DIPLOMAT NAMED DESMOND ADO IN GHANA. 7TH PRONTON ST.ACURA
THEN THE DIPLOMAT WOULD CONTACT ME STATING HE NEEDED FUNDS TO GET THE FUNDS TO HIM. HA
AFTER 3,300.00 HE STILL KEPT AFTER 2,700.00 MORE NO WAY.NOTHING WILL EVER BE SENT FROM ME EVER AGAIN.
IF YOU HAVEN’T SEEN THEM
YOU DON’T HAVE ANYONE TO VARIFY THEM
THEY SAY THEY HAVE NO FAMILY
NOT EVEN A BANKER OR NEIGHBOR?
EVERYONE HAS A FRIEND
N O M O R E M O N E Y F R O M M E !!!
val
thanks for all the info..I wish I had been directed to this site before I fell for my scammer!!! just as chrissy says…a pretty set game plan and using the diplomat…my apparent fictional soldier is capt larry christopher..heads up ladies
michael horsewood
hi my auntie has been chattin to someone in the us army called james murray. has anyone else heard of this name before
michael horsewood
please get back to me peeps
JJ
I have not heard that name come up before. They’re are some real soldiers on the dating sites. If your aunt will allow you to see some of the chats look for inconsistent spelling and use of english. If he has sent any emails check the ip address to see where it is coming from. If they ask for money or gifts for any reason they are more then likely a scammer.
michael horsewood
they have asked for gifts and money. he also said he was going to send 3 million us dollars all he needed was my aunts credit or debit card details. is someone able to find out if he is actually a us soldier. many thanks
JJ
He is a scammer. Him having money to send to her is one of the biggest scams out there. Steer clear of him. I she gives out her credit or debit card numbers he will have access to her accounts. Quit all contact immediately and if she has giving out that info then she needs to get in touch with her bank and credit card companys. I hope everything works out for her.
Carolyn Pihl
There is a very handy website called http://www.tineye.com where you can scan in the photo sent to you and it will search images on the web and let you know where the image has been lifted from.
Angela
I have been chatting with a Sgt. Scott Ludvik,aftet a month he ask if I could send him money for a phone so we could communicate.He used a third party contact through western union, supposed a representative of TS2, I contacted TS2 by email and they confirmed that it was a scam. so please be aware of this name. I haven’t heard anyone mention him again his name is supposedly..Sgt.Scott Ludvik…the pics are real and TS2 said that this soldiers identity was taken….
Tracy
PLEASE remember to join the facebook group called STOP THE US ARMY DATING SCAM and feel free ti add names and photos is growing daily from monday we have found 10 scammers
Tracy
Tracy
Hi Annie please post his picture on the facebook group STOP THE US ARMY DATING SCAM
through the group i hav emanaged to find the real soldier whos photos had been stolen and also been contacted to say my scammer is active on GIRLS DATE FOR FREE and yes he is he as 3 profiles on there SGT CHARLES SGT CHARLESW SGT CHARLIE uses the same photo on each profie also found on there SGT ROBERTS another scammer
lisa ross
angela do you have pictures of this guy does he have a son send his pictures to me at laross1980@yahoo.com
Angela
Lisa…i will send you the pics…this guy never mentioned a son. He said his parents was killed in an auto accident..and that he live in Las Angeles..and that this was his second deploment..to Iraq..trust me..he sound so sincere..i was really heart broken..something inside of me would not trust him…Thank God, i didn’t send the money…pics on the way…
Magda
Well Ladies, here is a new name for you, He use the Name IVAN NOBILE @ DAREN SMITH email address flyinghorse93@yahoo.com or dsmith@diplomats.com
I hope this information is useful to you. I also kept all details since the first day, every conversation on yahoo was paste and saved also photos, e-mails, bank account number with a name etc, etc. I also have a lot of photo, I will e-mail to CJ and will attached his first letter to me onto this site.My story is identical to the others, the delivery man got stuck in Ghana airport as customs asking a lot of money.
I would really like to help a certain Ivan Nobile.In the US army, Baghdad Iraq. The people using his photos are in Ghana.I sincerely feel sorry for the real soldiers who are having there identities stolen. I have been trying for days now and found this site. Am determined not to give up till I find the real Ivan Noble. If you out there, please contact me at magzhealy@vodamail.co.za or on face book.
HIS LETTER……
From: Flying Horse
Date: 2010/05/15 05:23:26 PM
To: magzhealy@vodamail.co.za
Subject: about me
Hello there dear,
i am soo grateful that we can stay in touch this way.Thanks for your email address though from the site.To tell you a little about myself,i am Ivan Nobile and am with the US Army as an Intelligence Officer (MST SGT)currently serving in Iraq-Baghdad(Camp Taji),although i just got back from Afghan a week ago.I have no kids,I am widowed,lost my wife and parents in an accident 5yrs back.
My late parents were originally from Russia,and since their families never agreed for them to marry they moved to Virginia(USA) to start a new living as no family member back home in Russia knew their whereabouts.I have never been to Russia before and never met any family member of mine as my parents never allowed me,But for sure,i will visit them this year as my dad gave me all info about them before he departed.So i was born and raised in Virginia and i was educated in Arizona(AZ).
I attended my High School Education in Pittsburgh (Oliver High School) and furthered on to Central Texas College in Texas to major in Criminal Justice(Associate Degree) and then to the Cochise College in Arizona(AZ) to major in Intelligence Operations(Associate’s Degree).
I am seeking a woman that i can leave my life and love with.Someone that i can make my partner forever and be with for the rest of my life.A woman with a sense of humor.A caring,loving,faithful and loyal partner who i can trust for the rest of my life,and i hope you have all this as i seek.
I have attached some pics of me too in this email and i will love it if you could attach yours too.hoping to hear from you soon.Take care.
Ivan xxxxx
Tracy
Beware SGT CHARLES LECAIN AND SGT SIMON ROBERTS are both active on GIRLS DATE FOR FREE Charles has 3 profiles and 3 ages 31, 45, 46, 2 pictures the same have reported him
sgt Roberts 2 profiles same picture … when will they ever learn
Heather Price
Girls, you are not alone in this,I too met a scammer on an on line dating site, he tried his best to get money out of me from using anywhere from tst satellite phone, to his son needs help with his military school supplies, to I need to buy some things here but I cannot excess my account,I used my instincts and did not send him any money,and one day I just come out and told him what I thoughjt about him, and blocked him from ever contacting me again, I have just started talking now to a Sgt. George Marion does anyone know anything about him, and CJ will you check to see if he is a soldier stationed in Iraq, says he is in the stricker camp, Thank you, hope to hear back from you soon, before I waste my time another scamming jerk
Heather Price
Is there really a ts2 satellite phone that you can register up for to be able to talk to a soldier in Iraq?
Tracy
THERE IS NO SUCH PHONE its a con look on facebook STOP THE US ARMY DATING SCAM group on information i have added all of the details
Simone
Has anyone heard/had contact from a SGT Ryan Tyler? Started chatting to him on Date UK website. Usual story widowed, two kids, mother OD two years ago. Is out in Kabul. Has sent photo’s of himself and kids. Sure he is a scammer. Please can anyone help? Thanks
Simone
Quick update SGT Ryan Tyler has sent me a cheque to cash for him!!!! Then to transfer the funds by Western Union!!!! Beware ladies! I do have photos and his email address is ryan_tee99@yahoo.com. His IP address comes from Ireland!
Tracy
Simone please dont cash the cheque and please inform ur local police he is a scammer if u want to add pictures of him to my facebook site ur welcome we are growing daily and need to stop these men … the group is called stop the us army dating scam …. if not feel free to email me tracybishop_2@hotmail.co.uk
Syd
The silly me fell for the scam and got cheated of my money =(
I got to know this man from Lovestruck Singapore. His user name is charles777 and he introduces himself as Col Charles Michael who is stationed in Afghanistan. He said he’s 45 years old and ready to start a new family again after his wife died of cancer 7 years ago. He has a son who is called Barry who is 10 years old and his best friend is Kenneth Smith who is married to a Singaporean woman.
Pls be careful of this liar. His email is m.charles777@live.com and phone number is +447035947392.
I was very stupid to believe in the TL5SAT satellite phone connectivity link and actually transferred the money through moneygram to a US account. Does anyone know if it helps to report to the police? I guess it’s pointless to think that the money can be recovered.
Tracy
Hi syd
I was also scammed by a man called Charles he was 46 and in Afgan son called Tom by any chance do u have a photo of him ? as ive found my Charles active on several dating sites i also lost money to him please email me
tracybishop_2@hotmail.co.uk
yes u need to report it to the police also the US Embassy have put a link on there web page to advise us what to do
Heather Price
I am confused here Tracy says that there is no such thing as a ts2 phone, but Angela, said that she contacted ts2 and they told her that the soldier she was inquiring about his id was already taken, and I also searced it and the site seems very legitimate, someone please clear this up for me..
JJ
TS2 is a real company. But they don’t offer the phone plan that is used in the scams. If you go to their website they have a warning about these scams.
lisa ross
there is but they only want your money that guy does to because he will ask you to do western union and he has access to a phone there don’t do it heather
jane
hi i’m e mailing a man from a online dating website ,he is 45 ,widowed ,1 boy ,he sent me pictures of himself in uniform ,he has an facebook account ,i still don’t trust him ,he is in afganistan ,he sounds to good to be true
lisa betts
hi charlotte I met sgt Kelvin Nathaniel but his name is sgt.Kelvin desmond Harrison in afghanistan I think this is him he has one son Austin that lives in spain wife died in car accident. so far he has gotten $350 from me and is now waiting on $1450.00 from me at the end of the month but I glad to say after looking on
google for a copy of this transit leave form
I found this and I’m glad that I did.I also will be taking the form that they sent me down to the base tomorrow so chief commander&lawyer Eric moore and account for the army elizabeth ann warren which lives in hawaii can get in trouble if they are real people.I met him on datehookup.sgt.Kelvin d.Harrison can bring to your knees with the things he say to you.
lisa betts
Jane that’s Kelvin I have pic too please seen me yours and I will do the same.
lisa betts
my email is cbjustchili@yahoo.com please seen my your pic and I will seen you mine this is terrible.I really feel like a BIG FOOL.
Carole
Hi Lisa,
I feel I have been in touch with this man too. Last month and this month.
It would be good to see if your pictures are the same as mine.
Marlene
Jane send the pics he sent to CJ and he will put them up on this site. If he sounds too good then he probably is a scammer.
Heather Price
I have some photos that I would like to contribute to your wall of shame, may I get an email address to send them to.
JJ
cj@soldiersperspective.us
Tracy
Today i received an email from the fraud dept in US EMBASSY in London i have been in contact with them for several wks they have added a link to there offical site to help us all has copies of the fake forms and everything very interesting also watch GIRLS DATE FOR FREE SITE AND CUPID DATING SITE i set up a profile on there last sunday todate i have been emailed by 51 us soldiers all between 40-50 all widowed and all with a child have contacted the site there not interested the man who scammed me has 3 profiles all the same name and picture they removed 1 profile ? but i have 51 names if anybodys interested ?
link to embassy
http://london.usembassy.gov/dao/internet_fraud.html.
FACEBOOK GROUP STOP THE US ARMY DATING SCAM ALSO GROWING DAILY lots of names and pictures added
julie chestnut
I was so glad to read this I have come across a couple guys on mate1 that were fake. My brother is in the Army so I knew what questions to ask, before it got out of hand. I feel so bad for these other womens stories. If you come in contact with a CPT Cris Kepley he is a fake.
kristy
if anyone talks to a david edwards he’s a fake.
he uses the email dvdwards@aol.com
Kathy C
he also uses dvdwards@yahoo.com
kristy
I also wanted to thank you women for making the time to do this. I was worried about my mom when she was talking about this guy and something didnt sit right with me. I was married to someone in the military and i knew something was off when he couldnt make a proper sentence and would refuse to tell her any details other then he was 48yrs old wife died 5 years ago from cancer and he had a 9 year old son. oh and that he was a SGT. in the air force and he’s been in for 23 years and that he loves her and wants to be with her. I’m so glad I found this website so I could prove to her that he wasnt real.
Kathy C
Same story only that he was a F/Sgt with the Army, wife died of cancer 5 yrs ago and he has a now 10 yr old (*birthday june5) that stays with a nany in England.He claims his birthday is Jan 19th and he is 52. SCAMMER.
Tracy
Hi, I read with great interest you comments regarding cases of people posing as USA military personnel on dating sites. I am currently talking with a man who calls himself Lt. Tim Preston who is supposedly stationed in Camp Victory. He even sent photos with his name clearly embroidered on his uniform. I am not sure what to believe. I have been asked for transit money so that he can come home on leave. I have not parted with any money. I have also been sent via email transit forms that explain the process that do say about payment and return of funds. I have also been asked for telephone funding. He too supposedly has a son aged 16 in the states. I am on the dating website DatingforParents.co.uk. where there seems to be an influx of USA military men. If you know of the above person or it strikes a chord with you would like to hear from you at tracyaroe@hotmail.co.uk Thanks. ps at this time he is supposedly on a four day patrol.
Tracy
good old google…with their help I have tracked the IP address and email and guess where it comes from….Nigeria!! So ladies anyone calling themselves Tim, Timmy Preston is a scammer…
I would like to know whose photo I have though…:( Like most of you it in nice to be flattered, and feel cared for…shame its not for real….
Tracy
Hi Tracy look on the FACEBOOK group stop the us army dating scam on there we have over 70 photos that scammers are using and also copies of the forms they are sending also i now have 2 links supplied by the us embassy in London to help stop women from being scammed I am now working on dating sites they dont seem helpfull and are happy to take our money but not protect us ?
Lesley
Tracy,
i can’t find your group on facebook. Any idea if there is a problem?
Tracy
NO WERE THERE AND GROWING EACH DAY STOP THE US ARMY DATING SCAM got 35 members and over 80 photos
Penny Balducci
I also met someone on PLENTY OF FISH dating site.My story is different, i found him and starting communicating. He claimed to be SGT. StevE Eric Baker stateioned in Kabul. Supposidly had a 12 yr old daughter living here in Brooklyn, NY with his ex-wife. He was a smooth talker, wrote beautiful love letters daily and told me everything i wanted to hear. After a few wks mentioned about the sateelite phone connection costing me about 700.00 then decided no. He would rather come home to me here..instead needed 1500 to let him out earlier..After doing internet research, the scam was read. He denied it all…. started calling me names…
Addie George
For the past cpl weeks I have met 2 men impersonating soldiers. Tonight 1 of them finally felt comfortable enough to give me his “info”. Be looking out for armyphoning@aol.com as well as any others. Be on the lookout for a Sgt. James Hunter and a Stone Blackhall, he didn’t give me his rank, but did cutoff the chat when he couldn’t answer where he went to bootcamp. I hope that more women become aware of this and it can be stopped.
Cindy
I have also been talking to a man he states he is in the Army in Victory Camp, Kabul, Afghanistan.He stated his name as F/Sgt Mark Pedersen. Has anyone been contacted by him? his email address is “markzendross@aol.com”?
These guys need to be stopped. Thank you
RUTH
I have also been talking with Mark Pedersen, he is in Afghanistan, and he too borrow me money.
His e-mail was markpedersen142@hotmail.com
Cindy
Oh and Mark states he is an E8
Jennie
I have been talking to Sgt. Eric Bradford, claims he is with 82nd Brigade Falcon Unit, in Kabul Afghanistan. Divorced, has 15 year old son, who is in boarding house facility in USA. He wants to continue our contact via text and has said I need to contact his General, Charles Adam, email address gencharlesadam@adexec.com. to request permission, I have done this and been given a UK mobile number, but in the ‘communication approval’ email it states I ‘have to top up your spouse mobile for active communication’ Is this correct? Has anyone else been contacted by him? I am on dating site magicdating.co.uk, a few days after making contact his profile on the site was deactivated, coincidence or …….???
Cindy
Jennie,
Please do not sent any money. Mine promise to come and buy me a house but I had to send money to get him here on Transit Leave. I know better. I fell for the dream but I did not fall for the scam. Please do not send him anything. He will never come to you.
Cindy
Jennie
Many thanks, Cindy, thought it was too good to be true.
lisa ross
jennie he is a scammer they all are
Jennie
Many thanks Lisa, beginning to think there are no genuine guys on these sites.
Simone
Jennie he is a scammer had the same info to email Gen Charles do not send any money. Mine was also in 82nd falcon unit!!!
Jennie
Many thanks Simone, glad I checked.
Ute Salowsky
Hello!Iam from Germany,I made a bad experience with a scammer from January till March this year,the scammer used the name Capt.Gary Edwards,US Army Iraq.I saw photos from this soldier at a page by romancescam.forum under different names,Ralph Edwards,Henry Oliverdan and Edward Brown.Is there anybody who knows where is the real man,soldier at this photos?He must have the name Edwards because I saw this name at his uniform on a photo!I want to let this soldier knowthat he is a victim too because the scammer has stolen his photos and name!I am glad that I have not lost so much money!Thanks a lot for help and understanding!Ute from Germany!
Ute Salowsky
sorry,the correct page with the photos who the scammer used is:http://www.romancescam,com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=24076!thank you for help!Ute from Germany!
Tracy
Heres a new one MICHEAL BURGHARDT his bad spelling not mine sgt on APO base Kabul michealburghardt@hotmail.com has a son Larry 14 active on girls date for free MICHEAL2LOVE its only taken him 4 days to send me details for the phone connection only £250 payable my western union need it doing today as the Taliban are reading his emails !!!! Got really angry when i told him he was a scammer
Samantha Glancy
I am currently talking right now to a Crawford Williams, 49,in the US army in Kabul. Met him on uniform dating, told me he lives in Leyland Lancashire,Both parents are dead, and had an 15 year old son. He needed money to send his son on a school trip. His son’s called Shawn. I stupidly sent £1700 to Florida, via moneygram, as soon as I sent it I knew I shouldn’t have, now he is asking me to send £5000 for a shipment of antiques worth £750,000 to his ware house in the USA, his agent will send me the money back as soon as he gets to the US. All the usual, he wants to marry me when he retires in Feb, ect ect. Yeah right. Just gonna sting him along for a while.
If anyone wants anymore info, or pictures the please contact me. Thankyou for this website is has confirmed my suspicions
Sam Glancy
I have just been scammed for £1700, by a Crawford Williams, 49 year old widow from Leyland. with a 15 year old called Shawn. He is in the US army, in Kabul. Wanted me to send money for a school trip for his son, I felt sorry for him, and ashamedly I sent the money, by moneygram, All the usual, he retires in Feb ect. He also told me he has an antiques business in the states, now 5 weeks later he wants me to send £5000 for antiques to be shipped over to the US worth £750,000. Yeh right. Alarm bells the started ringing. He told me his agent would give me the money back when he got to the US, obviously I haven’t sent anymore money, but he says I don’t trust or care for him, and he feels like killing himself right now, and even asked me to care for his son if he does. How sick is that???????? Anyway, if anybody wants me to send pictures of him teh please let me know.His IP address was from Washington.
Marlene
Sam, send the pics to CJ@soldiersperspective.us on here or FACEBOOK GROUP STOP THE US ARMY DATING SCAM ALSO GROWING DAILY lots of names and pictures added.
You will see a lot of photos and the group is growing fast.
Take care and don’t send this man any more money.
Kat
Another one for you Sgt Daniel Valentine Bradley
Tracy
Thanks everybody for adding details on here and on the facebook group STOP THE US ARMY DATING SCAM we now have over 80 photos and names there using if u look on the info wall i have also added there names from the dating sites so if u do meet somebody and he seems to good to be true maybe take a look to see if hes here also remember these guys are really bad at spelling
Tracy
Thanks for the facebook group stop the us dating scam. I have taken a good look at the faces and photos but not one is the person who is talking with me and the paperwork I have been emailed is different to that shown….I still have a gut feeling this is a scam…
Lisa M
Ladies,
i want to thank you all for being so honest and my apologies to all the servicemen who are out there serving their country.
met my scammer on mingle2 but he only wants to talk on yaoo IM. his name is JOSEPH COLLINS ERISMAN. i was ok with him wanting to talk IM all the time. he even talked well. says his dad died 5 years ago and mother and two sisters are in Australia. he has one son Donald who lives with a nanny. he says he lives in LA but raised in Australia. he studied physics and electronics in college.
says he is deployed in IRAQ on peace keeping mission. not able to recieve mail nor packages. he is sgt of communications. he has sent me photos. he is in love with me. “The feelings that i’ve felt for you all along begin to resurface. Only this time, i am free to act on them without fear of upsetting anyone.”
big reg flag came when he said i had to apply for phone to talk to him. the cost is $400. when i asked him for details he did not respond. i asked who took the photos of him and he said his room mate. i asked for his room mate’s name he did not reply.
i wanted to believe in him. he says he is 44 years old. birthday is july 15, 1965. his mother’s name is Shelly, she is 69 years old. his ex wife left him for another man and followed him to Russia? really?
do you recognize “my love for you continues to mature, growing beyond the realm of my heart?”
can believe after 10 years of being a single mom, fearful of bringing any new man into our lives (my daughter and me) that i almost fell for this guy.
contact me if you have questions/comments/concerns.
Dorothy
You know I reported the to guys I was talking to to Yahoo, but the info they say they need I didn’t think to get, so now what do I do? I mean guys need to be stopped and caught. They need to be put in military prison or something, for treason. Good job ladies for keeping an eye out. Oh by the way the two that I was talking to are Bill Haggard (Bill L Haggard, Mike Bill Haggard), and the other one was Capt Coleman (capt colemen 12), Oh I met them both on Migenti.com.
Tracy
Hi if u look on the facebook group page STOP THE US ARMY DATING SCAM there are photos of Haggard think he was using the name John then ? Also cpt Colman in the picture holding a dog ? they tend to use the same pictures just make up new names
lisa fry
Be aware of McBright Hendrickson. I’m sure now its the scam! Ticks me off!
Susan
Has anyone heard of a Sgt David walker – posted in Iraq – widowed 6 years – 2 kids – Linda & Mark – based in Corpus Christi – think he might be the same person as Steven McCabe mentioned earlier – can swap pics. Got a Service number of 32127408 – but no idea how to check if it is for real. Has given me a US address of 3, Shadow Wood Drice, Bronx 10458 where he grew up – but no idea how to check it out – seemed OK until asked told me he had no access to his accounts and asked for phone top ups and money to help pay for leave – red flagging me totally.
Tracy
Yes its Steve McCabe i hahve photos of him with Mark and Linda he will even send u his passport photo copy fake again
Lily
I am currently chatting to an American “Commander” based in Kabul, what made the alarm bells ring with me was the lack of English or rather American/English, his spelling of the word colour(E)instead of color(A/E) and the fact that although we had only been chatting for 4 days he is claiming to be madly in love with me. I asked him on one occasion to slow down as i wanted to get to know the little things about him, yes i know stupid but… I aske what his favourite colour was, he didn’t seem to understand the question I in the end had to explain it??? after becoming suspiciaous asked him what his job was in Kabul he told me “We catch Teileban and torture them” (his spelling), nice…
I decided that night to google his name: Command Sgt.Maj.Dennis.M.Carey..no less. He obviously does not know who Command Sgt.Maj. Dennis M Carey is, he is basically 7th person away from the President of the United States… I am Honoured. We had exchanged photographs and oh yes the are of the real Command Sgt.Major. he has now asked for me to contact his base to ask for permission for a Telex Communication to be set up and that i have to say i am his Fiance, like the real Dennis Carey would need a fake Fiance to obtain permission to speak to someone anywhere in the world. anyway as i said i am still chatting to him only because i have written a letter to the real Dennis Carey warning ghim of this, i have included his (fake Dennis’) email addresses etc, if i continue to chat it will stop this character disappearing offline therefore we may stand a chance of catching him or them. Fingers Crossed.
Janollie
Hi there. My friend who was scammed was also asked to pretend to be his fiance. Yours is the first other post I’ve noticed that mentions such a thing. Do you know if there is a reason for this? Are they in some way attempting to make these women lie on paper to discredit them later on? Not that it would do them any good if caught…
Carolyn Pihl
Anybody been contacted by a Major Philip Charette in Afghanistan? The IP address is not a definite scam and his photo doesn’t come back as a Google image or something snatched from the web (I use http://www.tineye.com).
Tina Findon
Hi, I have been chatting to him for about 6 weeks and he sent me photos of himself and helicoptor plus his 9 years old daugher and a few others in States. Thought it was a scam of some kind but has never asked me for any money. Only a lift from Heathrow when he comes back.
Janollie
I have a friend who met Colonel Brandon Hutton through match.com. He’s already had about about a grand off her and she still thinks he’s genuine. She’s sent money twice and has run out, I’m concerned that she’s saving up to send more.
I found his name in conjuction with this site but I’ve been going gozzy looking for the actual post/s were he’s mentioned.
Is anyone else familiar with this name? He claims to be in Kabul and the millitary apparantly want the money before they will grant him leave to visit her.
Tracy
Hi hes a scammer the forces never ask for money for leave or a transit grant look on the facebook group page STOP THE US ARMY DATING SCAM there are97 photos and lettersthat these scammers use and as of today we have 51 members most of who have been in connection with these scammers please tell ur friend to send no more money
Janollie
thank you for the response. and thank you for the name of the facebook page.
believe me, myself and others have practically begged her not to send him any cash. we warned her both times he asked for money and both times she sent it. it’s only coz she’s now broke that he hasn’t had more off her.
i’m just trying to find something more concrete to try and get her to see sense.
again, thank you
CJ
In case ya’ll didn’t see the main page, it looks as if I have been used in these scams as well. I recently found my ugly mug on the dating site datanta.com:
http://www.soldiersperspective.us/2010/07/09/the-hunter-becomes-the-hunted-a-nigerian-scam/
Marlene
That just proves how stupid they are CJ.
JC
Below please find, one of the many, emails, I have received from this person who claims to be Sgt. Mike Todd of the US Army supposedly currently doing a tour of duty in Kandahar, Afghanistan. This man is slick and says just what a lonely woman needs to hear. He fits to a ” T ” the profile of the scammers mentioned on the Stop US Army Dating Scams website with only a couple of exceptions. His wife died but they had no children. He had a little bit different sad story when asking for money. Supposedly his apartment in Pine City, NY was damaged by a fire and he wanted me to send money to cover the emergency repairs to secure his apartment and prevent further damage until he could get home to take care of the remaining damages. He didn’t even ask me to send the money directly to him. Instead he ask me to wire the money VIA Western Union to his neighbor who would contract the repairmen to fix his apartment. He gave me the name, address and telephone number of this neighbor. I sent $2,650.00 to this woman and even talked to her a couple of times on the phone to see how the repairs were progressing. I did think it was a bit strange that this neighbor had the same accent as “Sgt. Todd.” This should have raised a red flag but I felt like I had met the Love of My Life and his emails, instant messages and phone calls to me led me to believe that he felt the same about me and fully intended for us to have a future together. YEAH RIGHT
When I would get a call from “Sgt. Todd” the telephone number would usually show up as ” WITHELD. ” His explanation for this was that it was a secure Military phone. HA HA There were a couple of times when a partial telephone number did show up but when I tried to call back the number the call wouldn’t go through as dialed. The partial number is 234-806-8160060, supposedly originating from Afghanistan.
There were two different IP addresses for his yahoo email address sgtmiketodd@yahoo.com. I traced both these IP addresses. One 98.138.90.90 came from Sunnyvale, CA. The other 41.184.4.114 came from Lagos, Nigeria. When I found this out, I felt 99.99999% sure that I had been scammed by a very smooth talking, scumbag, low life SOB.
I hope these pictures will enable you to locate the actual person, as I am sure these are not pictures of the person I have been communicating with for the past 3+ months. I can only pray that the real person, in these photos, did not die in service to his country. As you can see the photos are at different ages and appears to be the same person in all the photos. “Sgt. Todd” originally contacted me through tagged.com. His tagged profile (Maki M) has been deleted. He does still have a Yahoo Profile which contains very little information. On tagged he said he is 54 from Pine City, NY but on Yahoo he is 50 from New York, NY.
Not only did this person have a very unusual accent, he also had an unusual way of expressing some things. He did not refer to his Army buddies as buddies but as his colleagues. He did not refer to it as using the bathroom, going to the bathroom, rest room or latrine he said using the convenience. He did not refer to getting dinner, eating dinner or having dinner but as taking dinner. I am familiar with a New York accent and believe me, his is not a New York accent nor any other accent I have heard before.
I also did a people look up and found a Michael Todd in Elmira, NY which is only a few miles from Pine City, NY.
Thank you for any information you may be able to obtain on this scumbag. I have numerous photos but do not know how to forward them to you on here.
Sincerely,
JC
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From: sgtmiketodd@yahoo.com
Subj: Re: Good Night My Darling
My love and soul mate,
Operation Iraqi Freedom is over, but our engagement with Iraq will continue with a mission that begins today with Operation New Dawn…The problem with this war, I think, for many of our people, is that the premise on which we justified going to war turned out not to be valid..The invasion was ordered by former President George W. Bush, who claimed that Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction, which were never found..In the past few months, insurgents have significantly increased the number of rocket and mortar attacks on the fortified Green Zone that houses the Iraqi government and on Baghdad’s international airport..Anyway.. our concentration now is basically in our duties here in Afghanistan. We lost some of our soldiers again two days ago. Two of them were my close pals. They are Capt. Dale Goetz, Staff Sgt. Jesse Infante, Staff Sgt.Kessler ,Staff Sgt. Matthew West, Pfc. Chad Clements. I just wept that day ..we have endured all forms of pain and terrible things here. The worse part is the manner of which they were killed ..IED’S are always a gory way to die and watching my close pals die in this manner is just so heartbreaking baby. Well let me not spoil our mood with the gory details of that.
Virtually all my colleagues here know your name and i talk about you so much when we spend time together talking ..Here I am, heart and soul, confessing to the world how I feel about you. Funny how love works in people’s lives. I sure never expected to neither meet nor find someone as amazing as you. You have touched my heart in so many ways and words couldn’t even begin to explain to you the love I feel for you. Without further making it harder on the two of us to be together, I need to tell you that I love you and I am here waiting and when the time is right, will have you as my wife and spend forever and eternity in your arms.
You are the only one who can make me happy with your love and affection. Since I have met you, I have noticed that life is worth living. I live mine for you. Alone I can be lost. So, do not let the distance between us become larger. Each day is more wonderful that the previous one as I know that I will see you. A heart truly in love never loses hope but always believes in the promise of love, no matter how long the time and how far the distance. There are so many ways I want to tell you that I really love you, my sweetheart. My feelings for you are true and pure … like a virgin. Remember one thing … I love you and I will always love you.
I put most of my photos together here for you. i hope you like them. some were taken during my deployment to Iraq and sometime back. I haven’t stopped looking at the wonderful photos of my would be family you emailed to me, I cant wait to meet them all.
Well my love, i will stop here now and look forward to reading from you. Today is a busy day and we have a tough mission ahead the next few days. Please keep me in your prayers love and i am counting the days to when we meet
Yours Forever,
Mike
Bamagirl
There is a new profile the “soldier” scammers are using. The dating webname is Michael Witte a sergent who does not have access to his bank or funds and needs the online date to send money to his “agent” using the name Gerald Allor to cover documents for gold purchased in Ghana and/or Australia. This “soldier” wants to start a jewelry store, following in his father’s footsteps once he soon retires from the Marines.
Janollie
This is just a repeat of a reply I made further up the page. I figured it may get missed up there:
In reply to Lesley. (July 1st 2010, regarding Brandon Hutton).
Hello.
Brandon Hutton has been in contact with my friend recently, he’s had a fair bit of money off her already.
I will be back on later so I will link to some pictures of him. Perhaps they’ll be the same.
my email is forthingsandstuff@hotmail.co.uk if you would like to contact me or send any pictures you may have.
Janollie
Here is a link to a picture of Colonel Brandon Hutton. Hopefully someone else will recognise him?
My friend now seems to have accepted that he is a fraud but she has lost a lot of money.
Janollie
oops, i’m sure it helps if you actually add the link…..
http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac255/AnonUK/Scammers/scan0001.jpg
yasmine
anybody heard of Sgt. HARRIS SMITH.. from Canyon , Texas.. his email: shtexasguy@yahoo.com pls email me. i know its a scam i aready paid for it. Don’t know how to get my money back. Please help. my email; yaseminlee@yahoo.com
Tracy
Hes back SIMON ROBERTS …ROBERT SIMONS …is now SMILING ROBERTS or ALEX ROBERTS serving in Iraq has 5 yes 5 profiles on GIRLS DATE FOR FREE 3 4 pictures all the same man and has even sent me 2 messages and more photos lol beware ladies he works with Steve McCabe and Charles Lecain
Sandy
Oh my God. I just went through the same thing; within days he said he was in love. He said he was in Iraq was about to retire, that his wife was killed in a car accident and he had a 5 yr old son who was with his sister who just lost her job. within days she contacted me to say hello sister (he told her he wanted to marry me), then he asked me to send money to help his son. when I asked for his military email, etc he got defensive. I ended up going postal on the yahoo i.m. and really trashing him, and saying I would turn him in to the FBI but he wrote back and threatened me harm saying he has my information which he does. I’m frightened now and dont’ know what to do
JJ
Sandy do not be afraid of these scammers they are in Africa and pose no threat to you. All they can do is sit behind their computers and threaten you.
Janollie
Just out of curiosity, when you join a dating site do they not give you some kind of information warning you about the possibility of scammers on their site? Just something about how peoples’ identities can only be verified to a certain degree and that you should under no circumstances ever send money to the people you chat to? Surely they should take a little responsability. I imagine that they consider it wholly down to the person who has fallen for the scam but that doesn’t seem entirely fair.
Also, if you report the person in question to the site will they remove that person from their database? Surely they can block the IP address or something to prevent the same scammer re-registering under a new name.
Tracy
I wish that dating sites did work like that on girls date for free in 4 wks i have been contacted by 68 us soldiers all posing as either divorced or widowed with a child being looked after by family in the US the name who scammed me at last count had 5 profiles on the site all using the same picture and believe it or not the same name just different ages and yes they still let him get away with it i email them everyday and report him as a scammer i have even given them the police crime number and what do they tell me they are looking in to it , I know the police have also contacted them and 1 mth later still have no response !!! these scammers change there IP addresses so there is no point in checking then they wont be there please feel free to look on the FACE BOOK GROUP STOP THE US ARMY DATING SCAM we now have 130 photos on out wall that scammers are usng
Annelien
I started talking to one Ivan Gough, presented to be an american soldier in Bhagdad, Iraq, about to retire. He asked me a lot of questions about my finances, etc which I was not prepared to give him. From the beginning he told me I was his God sent, he was so in love with me, he was divorced with a 16 year old daughter, Thaila. I then did not hear from him for a month and all of a sudden he contacted me and it was the same story as the others, he had $1.2 million that he needed to send to me with a diplomat but I had to pay the diplomat $12000 on delivery. I told him I had not that kind of money. He then was going to tke emergency leave and bring me the money himself, via Ghana.He then said that they are holding him at customs and that they want a bribe of $6000 which i had to pay into an account in Accra, Ghana (Airport road adress). I did not make any payments as I did not have the money. I have not heard from him since. I was contacted by another con artist on facebook, one Robert Page from Maryland, USA who also asked me for money as he has a contract in Malaysia and was short of cash to deliver his shipment in Malaysia. I am so sick of these scamsters and will do anything to bring them to light.
Janollie
Finally got all the pics up and some scans of the documents. This is in relation to COLONEL BRANDON HUTTON. Claims to be Brittish but is in the US Army, stationed in Kabul.
Pic 1: http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac255/AnonUK/Scammers/scammer1.jpg
Pic 2: http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac255/AnonUK/Scammers/scammer6.jpg
Pic 3: http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac255/AnonUK/Scammers/scammer5.jpg
Pic 4: http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac255/AnonUK/Scammers/scammer4.jpg
Pic 5: http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac255/AnonUK/Scammers/scammer2.jpg
Pic 6: http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac255/AnonUK/Scammers/scan0001-1-1.jpg
Doc 1: http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac255/AnonUK/Scammers/doc2.jpg
Doc 2: http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac255/AnonUK/Scammers/doc3.jpg
Doc 3: http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac255/AnonUK/Scammers/doc4.jpg
I can be contacted at forthingsandstuff@hotmail.co.uk
Lesley
Janolie,
I had contact with someone using these same pictures. I’ve managed to trace the Colonel in the pictures and have emailed to let him know that the photgraphs are being used by these scammers. I can be contacted on amber1165@hotmail.com
Janollie
Hi Lesley,
Thanks for the response. I’m glad you were able to track him down, I wanted to do so myself but couldn’t for the life of me think how. Anyway, at least he knows now.
susan
HI I Have just started chatting with who seems a really nice guy on line. He has several pictures on has his name on his uniform which is the same name he uses . He is supposidly deloyed in Iraq and was in Kabul now is in Norhern Iraq. He seems genuine … He also has 2 adopted children in Accra Ghana . He is supposed to retire in 5 months has been in th military for 23 years… He seems very knowledgeable in all things military, he says he is a SGT has anyone heard of Sgt Aaron Ramos…what has made me a little suspicious is that his son has emailed me pictures and I googled him and he is on a couple of sites and he says he is 21 , I ws told he was 17 and his Bday was friday July 16th ..on this site it was in April…So if anyone has head of him please let me know I would really like to believe that this guy is who he says he is … I have also received a couple other pictures of him in civilian clothes and it is definitely him…So I am not sure if he is a scammer or his adoptive son is not being truthful….Oh yes the kids have emailed me and call me mom already>> not dure what to think…
Marlene
Susan he is a scammer sorry.
Sally
They’re all nice. That’s how they get to you. Cut him loose.
Karen
He is definitely a scammer. I am friends with the real Aaron Ramos. We have found over 15 profiles, using his name and pictures on facebook…we have found 18 on tagged. That is not to mention all the other names the scammer is using with my friend’s pictures. If anyone knows of any other sites or names that this scammer is using, can you please let me know. We are trying to shut down any profile using my friend’s picture. Thank you.
Tracy
Hi Susan Ramos is a scammer if u look on the facebook group picture wall there are pictures and details abt him if not email me tracybishop_2@hotmail.co.uk and i will forward to u the details i have ! It is quite commom for them to get there children to email you i even spoke to a lady who said he was my scammers mom and yes there kids will start and call u mom from day 1 please get out now before they start requesting money from u
Kathie
I met Tom Curtis through Chemistry.com, normally a reputable dating site. He said he is a captain in the Special Forces, serving in Afghanistan. He said his wife died 6 years ago, and he has 2 kids living with their grandmother in Ohio. He said he would be retiring in 5 months.
I found another military dating scam website (one with pictures), and Tom Curtis was #2 pictured. By the way, he has a new email now: captomhiltoncurtis@yahoo.com.
I followed the suggestion on that site and asked for an email from his .mil account. Of course, there was nothing. The following is the subsequent exchange:
Tom Curtis: dont know how they do it but i have sent my email to the Head Quaters for proper investigation Kathie [because it had been "hacked into"]
Tom Curtis: You have to believe me
Kathie B: Fine. Send me a msg from your .mil account. My military friends say you should be able to do it.
Kathie B: Which headquarters office is handling the investigation?
Tom Curtis: Washington DC……….
Tom Curtis: Well i do have a military email address but i cant cos here in the middle east is just a classified thing
Kathie B: Mmm, I live in DC. I know the offices. Which one?
Tom Curtis: 93th Ave,Abraham Lincoln Street,Washington DC,WA ,USA
Kathie B: Street does not exist. Either one of them. Also for a numbered street, that is written incorrectly.
Tom Curtis: Well Kathie seems you arent paying attention to me ……….
Kathie B: Oh yes, I am. 100 percent.
Tom Curtis: Kathie do you believe what you saw on that site? then if you do, then i am what they say i am!
So there you have it. An admission from his own mouth…
Incidentally, he doesn’t know what college majors are or what the Pentagon is.
Beward all…
sarah
hello guys, i am so happy with the good work done by you guys.. my sister in law use to date a guy called jerry hendrich(jerryhendrich@yahoo.com)on tagged.com. he is a doctor in the us army in kabul. The scammer had collected lots from her and i would be happy if you could help me in investigating the man. please help me.
sarah
hello, i am so happy with the good work done by you guys.. my sister in law use to date a guy called jerry hendrich(jerryhendrich@yahoo.com)on tagged.com. he is a doctor in the us army in kabul. The scammer had collected lots from her and i would be happy if you could help me in investigating the man. please help me.
Gayle
I am talking to Sgt Steven Risch right now. He wants me to fill out a transit leave for him. Man, am I stupid. He is a smooth talker, but I can honestly say, I had my suspicions since he started talking to me. I have deleted him and blocked him. Unfortunately, he sent me flowers so he does know my address. But, I am not worried, he did not get my real name or my information. WOW am I dumb!
Tracy
Dont worry abt getting flowers i had lots from my scammer over te mths but when the police traced them they were all ordered online via interflora all under £49.99 in value and all paid for on a pre paid credit card all addresses given were different the only connection was that the contact number given was the same funny that ??? But dont worry as these scammers are in Nigeria in there internet cafe they wont do anything except move on to there next woman as they each have 4-6 on the go at any time
Lou
I have been talking to a Sgt Lan (Lionel) Edwards who also says he is in Iraq for approx 3 months. This past fortnight he has aked me to accept a package from a diplomat – surprise – surprise !
I have noted his photos appear on the facebook page – George Perez, David Edwards etc. His uniform name shows Edwards.
Once I confronted him – no more contact – good riddance…
mandy
Hi, i am currently chatting to a guy in the ‘US Forces’ called Cpt. Cory Robinson, has anyone heard of this guy, and maybe know of him? he says he is currently in afghanistan. I cant find out if he is, i am in the UK and cant access the military.com website. can anyone help? many tks, mandy
Kimberly
Ladies,
Please beware of the name Joe Kelly or Joe Ingram. email joe0074@yahoo. I was contacted by the “person” about three weeks ago, he was supposed to be a widow that lost his wife in a car accident and has one teenage son. After him professing his love for me so soon I became sespicious so I looked up online dating scames and cames acroos this website and found another complaint on this person joe0074. Beware ladies he is good. Please follow your instincts….. If you have came across him please let me know.
Adam
Okay…I am Adam Lingo, I’m a Staff Sergeant in the US army..those are pictures of me being used in dating scams (it’s been going on for several years now ) I get at least a dozed e-mails a week from people about this. These scammers got most of those pictures off militaryphotos.net. Sorry if you got scammed..but it wasnt me. I’m married and have been for a long time, and no, I’m NOT available. My wife is about to pull her hair out with this whole thing. There is NOTHING I can do to stop it. The US government does not have jurisdiction in Ghana or Nigeria.I have talked to CID and everyone else that will listen, but there isnt much any of the authorities can do.
Tracy
Hi Adam its really nice of u to take the time and write on here i have also spoken via email to ur wife and know she belongs to my facebook group and feel for you both as i know ur picture is one of the most used by the scammers !!!!! I have found the read soldier whose photo was used to scam me and like u he reports there is nothing he can do to stop it and at last count the scammer had 5 acounts on 1 dating site using his picture, I have to say i have contacted the US army many time abt this subject and they never really want to help us or u but on contacting the US EMBASSY here in the UK they have been great and added links on the web page ect , so lets hope it helps abit ??? to stop this scamming and Adam please feel free to write on the facebook group STOP THE US ARMY DATING SCAM wall im sure members would like to hear from u
lisa ross
I feel so sorry for you Adam, I met a guy on my space who has tried to be 6 different names. I was smart and never sent any money to him but he hurt me dearly. I want him caught, I hope hope the person using your identity gets caught good luck.
Christine
Hello everyone. I met a man on bbpeoplemeet.com who claimed to be a widower, in the military. I had no idea this scamming was happening. I have been talking with him for several weeks now and something nagged at the back of my mind but I ignored it. It was so subtle I guess I just couldn’t put my finger on it. Well after all this time I got an e-mail from him today telling me he assisted a woman who then gave him 4 Million dollars and would I please accept it for him until he got home. He was retiring in August. I Googled men posing as military men and found this website. What an eye opener. I checked his IP address and sure enough it was from Ghana. I deleted him from my messenger, reported him to the dating website as a scammer and I am mad as hell! What a horrible thing to do! At least I did not give him any money…
Sadie
If anyone knows anything about a Bryan Morrison, or Bryan Morrison Wiseman, please beware. After reading all the above posts I’m sure he is a scammer. Said he has a daughter living with a nanny in Texas and has no family and is a widower. He wants 600.00 sent to a place called phoningsection@armymail.com to get a secured line for us to talk. His IP comes up in Sunnyvale, CA. I’m sure he is a scammer, and I have pictures I could send as well, but the picture is probably of an innocent person. Breaks my heart because I was really falling for him before he started this crap…but better now then later when I was really hooked I guess. Thanks for having this website, we need to stop them. I’m sure there are some really good REAL soldiers out there!
Rhonda
Add this one to your books girls…Sgt. Collin Gary US ARMY, tank division stationed in Afghanistan. He “adopted” an orphaned Afgan boy who is in a Ghana hospital needing $300.00 for Malaria treatment. This one says he is widowed with a daughter “Donna” who lives with a caregiver in IL. He states he is of Polish descent, parents are dead, and wife died two years ago in a car accident. English is very poor. Polish is worse. Like others, he is madly inlove in the first 24 hours, will be retiring soon, etc.
BEWARE!
Rhonda
RE: SGT Collin Gary…he found me on M*tch.com
Karen
I have been chatting with a sergent charles relinger from the us army and like some of these posts I find that he is to good to be true. As much as my heart wants it to be I still question it especially after reading these posts. Its only been a short while and he has expressed his love and has involved his son. Has anyone heard of this man being a scam? He has not asked for money yet to date but like I said it is fairly recent.
Karen
Well just as my gut had told me.. I was talking to a scammer. It was to good to be true and he requested that I send a laptop to his son, who was also in touch with me and calling me “mom”, because his was acting up. He apparently was an E6 SSG working for United guard out of Baghdad and his son is in Ghana. The name he used was CHARLES TETTEH RELINGER and the sons name was EMMANUEL TETTEH RELINGER. Charles had no idea what a MIL was and claimed that they do not have phones or webcams out there which is BS. I will post pictures on facebook so that you have a face to go with the name. He also has an account on Badoo which I think is the real him and he found me on the Lavalife dating site.
Vicki
The latest name…lol
I wasn’t dumb and there was no way I was even going to send the email to the email address he gave me. I know how the military works and I know the do not charge the soldiers for calls. I have pics but do not know how to attach them on here.
From: John Moore
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Hi
How are you doing ? hope things are good with you? Thanks a lot for sending me this wonderful email, it really means a lot to me and i’m just so sorry for my late response.
A bit introduction about me, i’m John Moore by name, a native of America, mum spanish, dad American (late now). A widower,lost my wife some years back to cancer, got a son named John also and he’s presently with my granny in spain. Thats on my family for now. On me at the moment, i’m a Colonel in the US Army and one of the commander of Regimental Combat Team 6 in PAKTIKA PROVINCE, Afghanistan,I have been in Afghanistan since 2008 till date, We watch for enemy movement during a patrol in the mountains near the Pakistani border in the Paktika province of Afghanistan.The patrol is part of a mission intended to disrupt enemy movement in areas known to have enemy activities. I have always enjoyed my job and I have learnt alot from this giving me more courage for a better life in the future. I hope my present status will not tarnish the new friendship we are hoping to make? I will be glad to hear from you as well , tell me about yourself, family, whats up with you generally and your dos and don’ts and so on…Would like you to know i’m God fearing, kind, honest, trustworthy, caring, i appreciate people with open hands and positive minds.Always want to be in the company of good friends with great ideas for a better future and to crown this all, a woman with a soft mind, diligent, honest in her own way and we can both relate without difficulties, who knows what might be the next step between us. I should stop here for now, need more rest before i set on the road for a distance mile today. Will really appreciate to hear from you and if possible have pictures of you. Love from me here and my regards to your sweet girls!
John
Julie
Hi Vicki
I had been searching for a while on a man who goes by Col William Hix to see if he was a fraud. Then I came across your letter from John Moore and “bingo” I have exactly the same letter. I mean every word is the same only him and his son’s name have been changed.”Granny”even still exists. He is so smooth and I have over 50 emails from him over a 3 month period. He didn’t ask for anything but as time went by he stated his granny was 90 and his son needed him along with financial problems with the banks in the USA that he needed to sort out. He wanted me to sign a document from the transit department to a person called John Moore23@gmail and CC him.
I knew then and there that he was the same person because I lied and told him I had replied to this John Moore and forgot to CC him. He got quite angry I had not CC him and I made excuses why I hadn’t. He asked a further 5 times for this signed document. He perused this because he needed that signed document to continue his scam.
He is scum and vermin and I hope he eventually gets caught. I have numerous pics he sent and have checked out facebook and he is one and same unless he has access to this mans photos I don’t know how he can’t be!
Jane
I too have been scammed.He e mailed me from Dating Direct, then we swapped personal e mails, big mistake.DD are not interested they don’t want to know.Look out for Clooney Ruddock in Baghdad. He sent me several photos of Ruddock in his uniform along with a photo of his 2 girls. This shows how sick the Nigerians are using photos of kids.I had all the smooth talk, how much he loved me and how important it was to be honest!!!!!He then dropped the bombshell his luggage was stuck at customs and I had to send £2500.00 to release it and he would pay me back, not.
I told him I had no money, all he kept saying was if I loved him. Talk about mind games.
su Matsuno
Hi, I am Malaysian living in So Cal. No US serviceman has ever been stationed in Malaysia. Brits yes, never Americans. The author is most likely a muslim with the thanks to god bit. Idiots!
Sally
Hi I’m trying to contact Cj, am having trouble leaving a comment .. perhaps because I’m in the UK? Your contact links don’t work for me either.
If you get this please can you drop me an email .. I run a blog dealing with scams and would like to compare notes on US ops.
Thanks
Carina
Hello!
I also want to have a list with names of men who was treating womens. I´m a member of Badoo and every night I have messes from men who told they are in the US Army either in Afghanistan, Irak or somewhere else. I feel so sorry because I don´t know if they are liers or what. If they are soldiers in the US Army i will enjoy to write theme a letter but If they ar´nt it´s horrible. I have a contact with one and he write me mess every morning and evening but after I read this I don´t know what I should think about it. Is he for real or not? Is there any site or lists with real american soldiers name/photos so I can see if he is for real or maybe a scammer.
If anyone knows please contact me.
Tracy
I have just been on the FACEBOOK group STOP THE US ARMY DATING SCAM page to find we have been left a message by a Nigerian man (scammer ) ???? telling us that if we women dont do what the scammers want and upset them we will have a SPELL cast on us OMG these men really are crazy
Jaclyn
I’m a reporter with KMGH 7NEWS in Denver looking for a local victim or soldier affected by this scam. We want to warn our viewers — but we need to localize the story.
If you or someone you know would be willing to help, please contact me at jaclyn_allen@kmgh.com
Thanks!
Jaclyn
I’m a reporter with KMGH 7NEWS in Denver working on a story about this scam. We’re trying to find someone in this area who has been affected by it. If you or someone you know here would be willing to help us warn others, please contact me at jaclyn_allen@kmgh.com Thanks!
CJ
Ladies, please see my latest post for a call to arms against these scammers: http://www.soldiersperspective.us/2010/08/05/a-call-to-arms-against-nigerian-scammers/
Marcus
Ladies,
Please see this ASP post for a possible appearance on You Served Radio, hosted by CJ Grisham and Troy Steward!
http://www.soldiersperspective.us/2010/08/06/been-scammed-appear-on-you-served-radio/
Lovechild
I can’t believe that the women here are still arguing over it. Just accept you were so desperate someone tried to scam you. Get over it. Stop trying to call the Army or USMC for proof. You were scammed. Suck up the reality of it and move on.
Tracy
The women on here dont have a problem they are not DESPERATE they are all hard working law abiding single ladies who may like abit of company and FRIENDSHIP through no FAULT of there own they are targeted by lazy jobless Nigerian men who sit on there arses all day in there small hot little mud huts looking for innocent pray to rip off , They dont just rip off the women NO they target INNOCENT soldiers who are fighting for there country they are destroying there marriages aswell and there is NOTHING the ARMY can do to STOP it so we need pages like this to WARN the women maybe u should look on the facebook group aswell ???? but the again u maybe a SCAMMER who has seen all of the coverage on the the scam this wk and is worried ?
lisa ross
love child what tracy wrote is so true, i think you are probably a scammer because if you weren’t you would see how we feel. we didn’t ask to be hurt we were looking for honest sincere men to care for us. they are betraying the military by scamming people. they are sick ba___….. they need to be stopped.
Mary
Met a guy online Friday evening. By Saturday, he was professing his undying love. Said he was a Sr Sgt in the army. I kept asking him how could he love me when we have never met. His name is Matthew Wayne, stated he was born in Brazil. Stationed in Iraq. Has no access to his money. Did not ring right, so I called my brother, a Major in the Army. He called back and said there was no one listed in the AKO and that the guy in the picture was wearing an Air Force uniform. Matthew Wayne contacted me this morning with an Important email. Being sent to a remote area of Iraq (place does not exist) and he could not bare not talking to me for 1 1/2 months (forgot he had said he was retiring next month)and could I get a sat phone for him. I said no, and have not heard from since. So Matthew Wayne may be the same Matthew making the rounds.
lisa ross
oh yeah for sure they are quite the con artists
deniz helga
please say me is carteldavid44@yahoo.com a scammer? thanks for answer
F. Wilson
I am located in the UK and was increasingly disgusted reading this, especially as I have ex British military in my own family.
Since joining Girls Date For Free (http://www.girlsdateforfree.com) I have been inundated by contacts with a significant number supposedly from US Army guys in Iraq and Afghanistan. I strongly suspect (at least) two are frauds and perhaps a third. I have traced the IP addresses of two but don’t have an email for the third yet.
First one :
- Site handle FARRELLUVS
- Sergeant Major Ferrell Bosch or Major Sergeant Ferrell Bosch
- Afghanistan
- Daughter Cara???
- Deceased parents
- 40, Black American
- Tried Transit Leave request ploy
- Email ferrellhugs4you@yahoo.com
- IP trace suggests actually in Kansas (AOL) via Yahoo in Washington.
Second one :
- Site handle USMark
- Profile Afghanistan
- Email Iraq
- Tried getting me to pay for ‘secure connection’ phone call
- Mismatch on emailed and profile photos
- 5’9′ Ft Tall
- In the service 18 yrs
- apartment at the Military base in FT Rucker Alabama but didn’t seem to know their specialism in Army Aeronautics
- 10 Yr old son, living in Orlando Florida with Grandma
- Email captainfariasmorgan2009@yahoo.com
- IP trace suggests Cote d’Ivoire
Third one :
- Site handle NIKARTER
- Afghanistan
- Widowed
- Son called Timmy
- Email not known yet
- IP trace to follow once email received.
Regards
Tracy
If you look on the FACEBOOK GROUP STOP THE US ARMY DATING SCAM PAGE u will see 280 photos and a page of names and email addresses these man are using GDFF is full of them in 24 hrs i was messaged by 58 men and GDFF wont do anything abt it they just send u a standard email ….. even when they were contacted by the fraud unit 8 wks later they are still waiting for an answer
Patricia
Messg for F WILSON…. And they use what i call ” BOUNCING PHONES” ( have no idea of the correct term as never come across this before. but it worked on this principle with me which lasted months and months…( 10 actually and over 6000 grand later… down to me.. well i would call the USA number and he would answer it and i would think Oh ! talking to USA ( as this is what showed on telephone account USA number called BUT BUT NO this number bounced from UK to USA back to UK over th Ghana and connectesd to uk and the telephone company knew nothing… and i never knew I was talking to someone in Ghana all the time. The of course we have the FAKE DVD,( they run these through their comp and run a dvd behind it so you think you see the person you want to see sitting in the chair waving at you etc etc. WILL we win I wonder. at least we know the sethings now I was GREEN stupid to say least. but eyes open now ( match sticks used !
Tracy
Us Mark is still on GDFF as liverpoolmark IM name MARK BROWN said he was in fort Ruck Alabama i asked him the time there to be told the same as the UK lol theres 6hr diff between there and the UK when pushed further said he was in Iraq still not the same time as the UK ….. Now got an email form him saying he want to hear my voice he will be waiting a very long time when i called him a scammer he vanished from my IM
F. Wilson
Another useful tool though I admit I’ve not tried it yet :
http://www.tineye.com/
You upload your image and it hunts down it’s origins.
Fiona
Sally
I’ve tried this and have not had any success in producing any information.
F. Wilson
I think it’s probably too young to have a large database yet. I’ve worked in IT for 20+ years and am guessing the artificial intelligence engine behind it needs more practise and more web-site exposure.
I hope it’ll become useful as the re-use of photos in this scam means finding repeated visual data is probably the quickest way of scammer detection.
Regards,
Fiona
Debra
Hi, I have been speaking to Major Henry Cashman, has anybody heard of him, hes apparently retiring 20th august, he did ask for money to help with a business, but i refused to give him any, he still speaks to me and denys that he knows anything about scams, he says he is going through clearance at the moment, which means nothing to me. Has anybody had this before.
Patricia
Has any one seen the coverage of some SCAMs ” shown on BBC,s CRIME watch you can get it on Utube, shows what these people do with soem of the scammed money they get from you for sitting on their arses, doing nothing except using a comp or laptop. well I was flabbergasted when i saw the tour around one of the scammers homes. ( an olympic sized swimming pool. Gold taps and fittings Huge houses, dogs kennels bigger than the average nigerian or ghana house, the bbc investigation team acting got to speak to some scammers and were able to show how easy it was to be scammed when meeting a ” Friend ” at the airport that you have been writng to for ages that you think you maybe coming to marry or meet her or his family ( frightening stuff makes one think !! do go to BBC Crime watch and look for Love scams etc all the best TRISH… Oh yes found the other guys names on badoo going about 1,paul Murphy ( Norfolk VA) 2, george from BRATISLAVA… 3… FRANK NY NY. these 3 showing at late 49 early 50 age group
F. Wilson
Thanks for this information. I wrote to the BBC last night after I found this site as I suspected that it’s probably not just American military personnel who are having their data hijacked.
Good to see my favourite media people are already on the case
Fiona
Tracy
SGT CHARLES LECAIN is active again new name now MICHAEL LECAIN hes getting better now has a facebook account with 15 friends on contacting the women so far 5-5 have been scammed by him
check out the photos on FACEBOOK GRUOP STOP THE US ARMY DATEING SCAM 280 photos 135 members
chris
Sgt Bill Johnson a real player knows how to get his way has a son Micheal Rancourt 17 in orfanage in Ghana
Patricia
Messege for Chris…(21.8.10) wonder if this is the same BILLY JOHNston who tried to get me ( he is on badoo but doesnt seem to be as active under that name ) maybe because i got him ” looked into” or could have been someone else did it before or after me ? anyway this BILLY JONSTON ( wearing cap on head very young white guy ) using names as such as RUDDOCK amongst others( I have already repeorted this to Cj ) and offered to send other pics of RUDDOCK in is Fab military DRESS uniform complete with commendations etc and other pics differentto the ones shown here, but as with all the other pics I have been sent and still have , I havent had a reply as of yet ( I expect Cj and co, are inandated with these ” Shower of shite ” people that have decended on us ladiesbut I still hold them on my files just in case someone wants to see them. or needs them.
claudia
Did anyone received email from sgt Bob or Ralph Edwards i need to he ask me for a phone
Tracy
Ralph Edwards is a scammer i have email addres for him hs is named and shamed ion the FACEBOOK group wall was active on GDFF abt 1mth ago
kIM
I was almost scammed by Capt. Steve Lopaz but there were too many signs to ignore so I went searching for Match.com dating scams and came on this site thank god!
Missy Ferrari
please someone help me, im so in love with a man named Peter Genthe, i need to know if he is real or not..i dont have money to do checks on people and he says he is in Iraq at Adder Camp can anyone help me? plz write me asap thanks
lisa ross
go to face book there is a site called stop us dating scams he is a scammer he might even be on the wall of shame
Lynn L
I met sgt Rudy Andrade on dating site. Supposed to be USMC in Iraq. Anyone else talking with him? I checked wall of shame and don’t see him. Is there a way to see if he really is in the marines?
Cow Girl
I met a E-6 Sr. SGT Janys Rivera based in Iraq on dating site @San Fransico & immediately communicate thru MSN with Janys1@live.com. He sent daily love letters, poems, and MSN chat and he said he is retiring within months and looking for a fresh start and everything that life has to offer. His told me his ex-wife had an affair and has a son who is 13 years old and physical abused by her own mother. He loved me as soon as we meet and asked me to marry him. He claimed because for security reasons soldiers were not allow to have money or credit cards as everything soldiers needs the military will provided. One day he told me he also had a contract with the Minister of Defence. He received a huge lump-sum of money for his service and some gold chains. He was afraid The General will find out and he will be in trouble so he asked a Diplomat to bring this package to me because he is coming home and to marry me. This Diplomat (Phillip Hillhouse) contacts me through e mails and phone calls to pressure me to co-operate with him so he can deliver the package to me. This was the time that I found out that I was involved with everything to do with this package. This Diplomat has claimed the package was withheld with the Custom people in Ghana and seeking for money before the package is released. They asked me USD $5000 money transfer to Airport Accra Custom office; so the package will be safe for delivery. Without the money the Ghanaian will taken the package away; knowing this corrupt country and the package is very important to my fiancé (someone I never meet yet). I have no time to think rationally and act selfishness when he told me the package worth over $ 1.5 Million. I betted on my love, money, time, and kindness to this soldier; I wanted him to have his retirement money so I wired the money and expected the custom officers to release the Diplomat and the package. The Diplomat said they are not able to cash the money via Western Union so I called the head office and found out this is a fraud. Western Union has many cases like mine are these people are on the black list and refund money back. This happened in less than 12 hours. This scammer (soldier) asked me to send to another person but I refused and stop talking to him.
Thanks for all for the available information on this board. I’ve searched their IP addresses and they are in Fremont, WA and Mountain View CA. I have pictures as well.
Good Luck for the next potential victims!
Holly
Cowgirl, your story is very familiar except the man I spoke with was E-6 staff sergeant Robert Timms. I met him on match.com and he immediately fell in love with me within one week and wanted to marry me. His first request was for a laptop as the computer he had been using was down and he “was having to use a friend’s laptop”. I fell for it hook,line, and sinker and purchased a laptop and sent it to him federal express. Then he started on money received for a “job done” with some gold chains and his “retirement documents”. He also used a diplomat named Phillip Hillhouse who was delivering this package to me in the states however the package got tied up in customs in Ghana airport and the customs people was asking $5000 in order to give the package back to the diplomat and have him on his way. I could take what money I needed out of the package to repay any money I had borrowed to have this package delivered. I have sent 2000 USD plus am out $500 to $600 for laptop but have since become suspicious and stopped sending money to this diplomat. Does anyone recognize the name Robert Timms, or may be using two other names he has led me to believe were his middle names; George Kelly? If anyone hear from this man or has the similiar story please do not fall for his poetic words and profession of love as I did and get out before sending him any money. I feel as if I have contributed to the scammers by purchasing a laptop for him
Tracy
There back new names same old scammer and same old photos SGT CHARLES LECAIN , SGT MICHAEL LECAIN is now SGT ETHAN LECAIN , SGT ROBERT SIMONS , SGT SIMON ROBERS , USPAT007 , SGT ALEX ROBERTS, is now SGT
STEVEN ROBERTS photos of facebook group STOP THE US ARMY DATING SCAM
Mary
I too have just been scammed by a Capt. John Korzeniowski, based in Iraq but shortlisted for transfer to Afghanistan.
What a crock of shxt!
I contaced the US Embassy in London and they have given me a whole list of people to contact to report this scam, and also suggested I contact Tracy Bishop.
CJ
All, check out the new forum where you can discuss these guys in a more organized fashion and upload photos: http://www.soldiersperspective.us/2010/08/31/new-asp-forum-launched/
donna
Hey Patricia
I also have had the ” bouncing phones ” experience !!! One night he called from his number in Nigeria and than 30 minutes later from a cell phone number that said he was in my hometown. When I ask him how he did that and what other tricks could he do he said that happened because he used different phones ??? They think we are as dumb as they are !!
beba
there a guy on zorpi.com posing as sgt lingo but really he is not the real sgt. lingo this is a scammer on zorpia…i have come to find quite a few scammers on zorpia tryingg to pose as military personel… i myself grew up on military bases with a father that is a retired army officer and i proud to be married to a marine so i have found few ways to tell if it a scammer or a real military personel…. sgt. lingo, paul gibson, paul davson on zorpia are all scammers on zorpia they not the real person so beware
Mary B
Well, this all very interesting. I just got an email from a Daniel Mosqueda who says he is a commander in the Army. The screen name on the Plenty of Fish dating site said Kenfishman. I asked why his screen name was different from his “real name.” He said he would tell me later The profile said he lived Atlanta, GA. and that he was 45. There was picture of a handsome man in uniform.
He said we should communicate on Yahoo. His screen name there is danielmosqueda75@yahoo.com.
He, too, said his wife died 5 years ago in a car accident and he has a son being cared for by a friend in Africa. Huh? Why not Atlanta? Doesn’t he have any friends there? Also in his email he says he is 52. It sounded like his son is quite young, if he needs to be “cared for.”
I googled his name and came up with nothing until I ran into this site.
There were a lot of red flags. Since it’s been less than 24 hours since he contacted me for the first time. I may have some fun with this before I report him.
What jerks to play with kind women’s emotions. I have no money to send anyway, so it would have been a short lived relationship I’m sure.
Be careful out there ladies!!!
SHARYL
MARY B. THIS IS FUNNY I’VE BEEN CONTACT WITH THIS DANIEL MOSQUEDA FOR OVER A MONTH NOW, HE JUST STOP WRITING ME. WE USE TO IM EACH OTHER ON YAHOO IM. BUT THE LAST TIME I TALK TO HIM WAS SAT. MORNING. AN THE LAST E-MAIL I GOT WAS TUES. I ALSO MET HIM ON POF: HIS USER NAME WAS KENNYESTY1122,HE DELEDTED HIS ACCOUNT AFTER HE MET ME. PLEASE DON’T HAVE FUN WITH HIM. THATS WHAT I’VE BEEN DOING. I ALSO HAVE NO MONEY HE WOULDN’T TELL ABOUT HIS WIFE. DO YOU HAVE PHOTOS OF HIM. I DO. HE IS HANDSOME. HE HAS ALSO LEAD ME TO BELIVE I WAS THE ONLY ONE. THE WOMAN HE WANTED TO BE MARRIED TO. IS HIS SON NAME KELVIN? HE JUST TURN 8. AND SUPPOSELY DANIEL JUST TURN 53 ON SEPT. 9TH. GO TO MYSPACE.COM YOU WILL SEE SOME PICTURES OF HIM. IF YOU WOULD LIKE THE PICTURES E-MAIL ME at hapyhelper@hotmail.com
juliet
Hi My Name is Juliet Marzouk, I wrote my comments Dated July 11, 2010. I would like you to delete that for me Please. I just dont want you to published that anymore.
One of my friend Googled my name and its appear that victim story I wrote. Please erase it as soon as possible.
thank you so much
jenny
heres the scammers name and email
Ramond Jones
and this one also
sgt.stevenroberts@yahoo.com
it is on mate1 same story iraq afganistan usa army wife die 5years ago.
later want money for phone connect.
this twom person is same 1guy who working scammed money from romantic date web site
Carol Holmes
Hello,
I just wanted to know if any one has come across a man named Joel Hernandez email joel_hernandez38@yahoo.com claims to be in Afghanistan. On duty for six months. Claims his wife died in a car crash, no kids surprise,surprise.
Age 41, very tall not bad looking.
Only been talking for a couple off weeks, I’ve been very stand-offish as don’t want to be scammed.
Hasn’t asked for money yet but has stated that he wants to talk on the phone etc etc
Sent me 3 pic’s in his army gear in camp very convenicing.
Says all the crap women want to hear but I believe it is probably is a scam claims to be from CA his email comes back as CA no surprises.
Its a bit werid as the job I do could get him into trouble but he still keeps talking online, MSN etc and I was hoping it would scar him off but no luck, lol
It would be great if any one has some info on this guy, all send and done he won’t be getting a dime(penny) off me.
Be safe ladies.
Cindy
Ladies, Look out for a Master Sergent Michael Dunn who only wants $600.00 to come home to you. Wants to marry you and have children with you. But send money to
His Birthday Feb. 16, 41 Years old 5’11″
140 # Blue Eyes. looking for his missing rib
he deleted me of face book
Hello sweetie,
I was so busy yesterday i couldn’t come online but glad to wake up and see your message on here well all i just want you to know is that $350 will be all that i need just to come back home baby and immediately i get it i can be coming straight to you i miss you so much and i can’t stop missing you glad to know that you will be helping me out for the last time baby,…
Here is the new informations you will be sending money to…
Name…. ORUCHE CHIBUIKE…
City…… ABUJA
State… ABUJA
Country… NIGERIA….
Test n answer the same as before because he lives…
The main reason you have to send the money to this new informations is because the accountant had an accident so he has directed me to send it to the secretary baby i will be coming back online to chat with you i love and miss you so much and can’t stop loving you baby….i can’t wait to have more kids with you.
Your man…
Michael Dunn.
have photos
Cindy
forgot email bravesoldier101@yahoo.com
Michael Dunn
Ursula
Now, my story began in May of this year, and although at Finya.
He wrote to me and I was quite impressed by his charming art, I have to say I’m in divorce, and so have suffered this year, there is one for a couple of Nice words already grateful. We wrote nearly five months in the Yahoo and MSN Messenger
He told me that he is currently in Iraq in the Army and he had a son in a boarding school in Ghana as it is, except a sister who will not take care of him no one has. The son lost his mother early on and is suffering greatly.
Then of course I was more engrossed in the thing and I could not get out of my head.
We wrote to us daily for yahoo or msn to 26.08. the day he leaves Iraq as troops were indeed withdrawn, to me it all sounded quite plausible.
Well at least he asked me if I do not want to call time with his son, of course I wanted and did it then also made.
The son was named Frank and so excited about my call, I was immediately al akeptiert his mom …….. I floated more on cloud nine.
That’s what I told him then and he said that Frank was soon happy birthday and would if he would get at least a small gift. What have I done …. I’m going and I worried for him …. PC games and a nice map of Berlin dazugelegt me ….. I could still exist in A. .. . Enter
My dearest Ursula,
Indeed, i must say that i am very touch with this mail and now i am with much hope for tomorrow .. i know and believe with us that nothing can stand in our way, our future together is indeed very bright .. my heart overflows with emotion and joy! I do know that with us we are complete together.I feel so safe with you and know you more!
All this can only spring from you! i will be with you heart and soul and i promise the best with me, and still a head of us my love … everything, all is within you, redoubled.i will be with you in heart and soul, indeed will do my very best to make you happy and never down with me to feel you are the only one i want to share my love and hopes with , in good times or bad i know that we will be together till the end of time …. I know that when you are able to call and talk with Frank all will be fine, because he is really looking forward to hearing from you ..
Yours forever in love,
Eric.
I told Eric, “I’ve done it and are happy that his son will be safe. There were letters to melt then I’ve soaked up every word like a sponge in me …. oh god how stupid ……..
Hi Ulla, Just thought I’d write you a short note to tell you how much I enjoyed being with you. I can not recall when I had a more pleasant time. Everything felt so natural, and you were very easy to talk to. It’s hard for me to identify what it is about you that attracts me Sun I suppose it might be the combination of your great sense of humor, your charming personality and your good-looks. Whatever it is, I can sense it’s presence. You could call it chemistry, or better yet, the possibility that we are on the same wavelength .. I am very happy that i was able to receive another wonderful picture of you … Smile
Ulla, I really hope that our first time was not our last because I felt very special when I was with you. I truly want to give our relationship a chance to grow.
Well, I guess I’ve said enough for the time being. Ulla, have a wonderful day and, hopefully, I’ll see you again real soon. If you get a chance, write and tell me your thoughts.
Until I hear from you, take care of yourself.
Always,
Eric
I was blown away.
A few days later he said he got a problem .. he is in his current situation would not have to pay the money urgently and Frank fees, that was the first to question how much he said € 500 na I’ve scraped together and sent by the Western Union.
I spoke to him to which it is a pity he is so far off course that was a big mistake, for he immediately entered it and said he does not like the Frank in Ghana but he had no other choice. What do I do!? I ask for a flight to Germany. So, there should not be so any airline, because for so Frank was the best good enough, he said he talks to the Fly Agent Mr.Emmanuel Tutu, who contacted me actually. The flight costs € 1,300 in a dream I never would have thought that all this is a fake ……. evening Mr.Johnson informed me that I am the Son 3.8. arrives at 11:35 with British Airways 892 seat number 108 from London to Berlin Tegel. I was happy that I can describe anyone ….. so I landed to the airport and the machine really until then everything was ok, only it was with keinFrank exited. Then I went to the information desk of the British airline and have since inquired whether the passenger is not found, I was asked where I said Ghana via London, looks to see me asking for the name and says the ticket was made SIX short term.
There I was, I do not even know what to do. I called them at home first at Mr. Tutu came forward and me from an accident on the way to the airport reported that I even have the sms he sent me. I was ready, his father in Iraq, I have not reached that day, until the following, he wanted to know how it goes with me and Frank was horrified that he was not here with me, he called me and was crying and I am have to cry with, that was hell.
The next day it was then that he told the doctors there treat only the weight and the treatment costs € 600 which I have of course paid. After a few days I could speak with Frank himself again and he said he is somewhat better, only the legs and head are still not ok, the accident he can not remember he is just recovered consciousness in hospital.
Then a Mr.Opoku spoke with me the whole the sum would not be enough for 400 € would be paid on the ticket would … After this renewed and Frank could make his flight after all. I was naturally blessed with the meaningful. My brain has totally exposed .. yesterday I was asked again about 400 € as the burn a flight for the un has some days delayed.
I’ve even seen. On the same day afternoon, the phone rings and Mr: TUTU total he stirred it were just attacked and the money is gone …… there are with me the fuses have blown me ………. After this many all I whipped in the wind warnings one ……. I have fallen into such a deep hole and must now watch as I re-create.
I was madly in love with this man in the pictures and it does so horrible pain because they do not.
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I can send you the photos of the soldiers
got scammed
Dear Ursula,
We were both scammed by this group in Ghana. The sweet letters that Eric wrote to you was very similar to the ones that I got from Mattew. Mattew is also deployed in Iraq and had a son, Gabby, living in Accra. These people changed their names and their stories to scam us. Mattew also asked for a flight ticket of $1,200. By then, I found out that it was a scam. This is an international problem and all the countries should work together to put those criminals away for good.
got scammed
In July 2010, I met this guy by the name of Mattew Tonsetic on Match.com His profile name was born_again001. He told me that he was an American Sgt currently serving in Baghdad, Iraq. He was divorced for 5 years. He has 2 children but his ex-wife kidnapped her daughter (now 12 years old) to her country in Brazil. Mattew’s mother lives in Accra, Ghana, therefore, his son, Gabriel (14 years old), lived with her till Mattew’s service terminated in Sept. He also told me that his exwife withdrew a large sum of money from his account while he was away serving in Turkey for 3 years. Therefore, he froze his account before leaving for Iraq. Mattew and Gabriel wrote to me that Gabriel needed to pay the outstanding tuition or else he could not sit for the exams. Mattew also forwarded me a letter from the school principal, Professor Tony Cerlorm, demanding payment of the outstanding arrears. Mattew said that it was a loan, and he would pay me back once he returns home to Bronxsville, New York. The Professor suggested to make payment via MoneyGram or Western Union in the amount of GHS 1139. addressed to TONY TAGBOR. On July 31, after much persuasion from the father and son, I sent the whole amount by MoneyGram. Couple of weeks later, Mattew told me that Gabby wanted to take an IT program during the summer in the amount of GHS 1363. I told Gabby via msn that I could not help him. Both Gabby and Mattew gave me this very guilt trip that I denied Gabby’s happiness and education. Mattew reassured me that he would pay me all back in Sept and that it was the last time that he would ask me for help. Out of sympathy for them, I made another payment payable to Gabriel Agbeko Junior. I later found out that I was scammed but continue to play along. Recently, Mattew told me that his name was not listed to return in Sept; so he wrote to the headquarter to file for a retirement. Mattew told me that he would need my assistance again. He knew of a General in Ghana who was preparing for his retirement. The General will contact me via email. This is an organization operating in Ghana. I was chatting with more than one person by the name of Mattew Tonsetic. His email address is belive_god03@hotmail.com They even sent me pictures of Tonsetic in uniform, his exwife, children, and granny. Gabriel’s email address is young_gabby01@yahoo.com Please refer this case to the proper authority so to put those scammers behind bars.
Ex-Military
Hello, I am a female and I used to be in the U.S. Navy. You girls are all being scammed. The majority of our soldiers have left Iraq in mid August. There are no more American combat soliders in Iraq, just advisors. No civilians can ask for leave for a soldier. He or she has to do it. Uncle Sam will pay for their trip home when they want to go on leave. Soldiers are paid twice a month and their money is not withheld from them. Soldiers have to be U.S. Citizens so if their mother lives in Ghana, then she is not an American and if his mother is not an American, chances are, he is not either. If his grammar is horriable and he is suppose to be an officer, then he is not an American and certainly not an officer. Know this, any man you’ve met online that falls in love with very quickly, that you never even meet in person, has very bad grammer, claims to live in some small town you never heard of, has a dead wife, is an engineer and asks you for money, stop talking to him, he is a scammer.
got scammed
Watch out for these names: TONY CERLOM (posed as Professor and Head Master of St.Kings Academy), TONY TAGBOR (recipient of MoneyGram/Western Union), JOHN EMEKA (BOX 17, Mile 7, Accra, Ghana +233546332241) They are all working to scam us.
Toni Cooper
I don’t know if any of you ladies can help me. I’m an English lady recently divorced aged 37 and a mum of two children. Have recently been put in touch with an American Army Officer by the name of John Skuzynski who is a Lt Colonel and comes from Bartlett Illinois.Got talking to him initially through Uniform Dating dot com and he is very charming 47 yrs old – with a daughter who is nearly 19 called Mary. Not got any siblings parents etc as they’re dead. He sent me a bouquet of flowers from Afghanistan where he is claiming to be based at Camp Phoenix but says I can’t send him parcels etc because of the bomb blasts etc and won’t let me see him on web cam. He has asked me to apply for a Dod Transfer Leave pass for him from admin@armytransit leave.com and they have sent me a Form G6 (1043) is this a scam or is this the real deal? Only nearly got stung once before and need to be sure he’s genuine. His email addy is johnkl009@yahoo.com.
Debbie
Toni, he is a scammer. Civilians cannot apply for leave for a soldier, they have to and it does not cost them anything! If you have any pictures that he has emailed you, please send them to CJ and he will post them. Most likely he has done this to other women.
Kimberly
Also watch out for a Staff Sergeant Matt Ray or Matt Rayman. He claims to have a Portuguese mother living in France and “lost his wife to breast cancer seven years ago. Apparently he has a young daughter. He is supposed to be deployed on a mission to Yemen. The picture appeared on another site warning about military scams. I never gave him money but his profile disappeared from Eharmony and his IM did as well on yahoo. His email was matt_ray11@yahoo.com. He said he was from Jonesville, MI. The real Matt Rayman is really married, and not in the military and looks nothing like the handsome staff sergeant. So sad that this goes on and makes life even more difficult for the real men and women serving overseas.
Meny
Please I want to make it known to everybody in the state plus the United Kingdom that its not all Nigerians are scammers and this internet fraudsters are not only from Nigeria. They are from other part of the world as well including US and the UK. We have good Samaritans here in Nigeria and not all of us are bad.
got scammed
Meny,
It’s true that scammers exist in all parts of the world. However, it is more saturated and prevalent in Western Africa (Nigeria & Ghana). I was recently scammed by a group in Accra, Ghana. In order to clear the notorious reputation, the government should step in and cooperate with other countries to catch those scammers/criminals. Maybe, you can try to raise awareness and approach the government to help create a better immage for the Nigerians.
brenda
yes i toally agree with you,i lost 45000.00 in a scam coming out of nigeria i went to the police here they just send it to a unit that works with scams out of country.they said i would never get my money back.
denise
i have been scamed by a person from the UK that states he is Carlos Amando a Sargent in the Army in Afganistan, I was on Match.com and that us where I was contacted. He asked me to buy him a phone a blackberry bold which I did not do then he had some funds coming due and he needed me to give him$6500and he would in trust 650,000 to me to save guard for him till he came home I never sent him any money but I would like to let the real soldier know that his photos are being used, I have 7 photos of the real soldier. Please if anyone knows how we can let this soldier know please reply
brenda
hi there i am from canada,i am going to tell you that i was taken for alot of money by this guy in the military out of nigeria his name is james williams.they are very good at what they do.that was my first try at a dating site after my divorce.now i try again at match.com his name is raymond legget he is station in afghanistan.i have a pic of him .i dont want this to be number two but now he is asking to borrow money.his email is legget.raymond@yahoo.com i really dont to fall for this again.i cant tell if he is for real.my email is tyrer@shaw.ca thanks guys
got scammed
Brenda,
I met my scammer on match.com and sent him money as well. Please read comment by ex-military posted Sept 10 that soldiers were paid twice a month. If this guy whom you met online asked to borrow money, then you know he is after your money.
Take care!
Gwen H
Watch out for Brown Collins. E-mail Sgt.Brown_ran001@yahoo.com. Tried the scam about me posing as his fiance to get leave and come home from Iraq. When I said no he suggested that I get him a Sat. phone from web-site http://www.militaryvoices.com. I thought website looked funky. I then searched the internet and found this wonderful site.
Thanks!!
debbie laby
hello ladies
my name is debbie i was on bearshare for 6 weeks and met two scammers posing to be american soilders.
the first one captain Mark Dodson the second major james wiseman 02347063745578 was the number given please be aware i live in new zealandthey are everywhere
be strong ladies and yes these males on yahoo and windows live messenger proceed with caution or leave alone.
jbghigoguki
Tracy
02347063745578 is the a Nigerian phone number
I have been contacted by COL328 on GDFF asking me to send him O2 phone top up in his dreams he says he is in Afgan and on a roaming UK phone this was all within 10 mins of him chatting to me
Jessica
My mother is currently being scammed out of her savings by an internet army scammer. He says his name is COLONEL CHILDRESS BENT. He says he is in the army and stationed in afghanistan. He claims to have a child who is sick and that he needs money to pay the nanny so he can get granted his leave. There is alot to this story but he has scammed my mom out of lots of money. She has sent it via western union to a guy named Billy Warren in houston tx. The scammers email address is col.childress@yahoo.com He met my mom on a online dating site. I have made a photobucket account so I could post his pictures for you to see and see if you know him by another scammer name. Please let me know if you do. Scammers like this need to be stopped. My mom is a hard working nurse just looking for love and never did we imagine this would happen. She is obsessed with this man and all his fake promises. Here is the link to the pictures. Thanks Jessica http://s1039.photobucket.com/albums/a474/stopscamer/
Charity
I was thankful I found this page. Presently I am online dating with a man calling himself major robert millen assigned in darfur sudan. He was asking me to request fronm the army a Transit leave and I am going to pay 550 dollar. I would like to ask if this man is really connected w/ the US army. I dont want to be a victim of scammers. Thank you, Godbless!
Debbie
yes Charity, he is a scammer…and as far as I know, I don’t think we have military in Dufar. The soldiers do not have to pay for anything either. If they want leave, I believe they just put in for it and the military arranges their flight…at no charge to them or anyone else. He is not connected in any way to the military. Do not send him any money!!!
Charity
To debbie! Thank you for answering my question, now I know what’s he’s intentions are. More power to you guys and Godbless.
laurie
EVERYBODY I HAD WROTE THIS WHEN I THOUGHT I MAY BE – BEING SCAMMED :
CALLED :
Have I Fallen In Love With A Picture Photograph
Have I Fallen in Love with an Image of a Picture Photograph
that Isn’t the True Person at Heart ?
How do I Find the Truth ?.. How do I Know that the Picture
Photograph I Vision ..
Isn’t just A Photo of Someone who was Randomly Picked
from a Stack of Photographs.
People not Knowing there Photos are used for Fake Purposes .
My Heart has Fallen for a Picture Photograph …
and My Love has Gone to Someone who may be UnKnown ..
The Photograph .. not Being the Person at Heart
How do You Figure Out the Truth Beyond the Computor that lies .
How do You Tell your Heart – its ok , You’ll be Fine .
How do you Explain to the Heart .. the Love you Feel- May be Real
But Man behind the Picture Photograph , is Not .
Many Tears Like a Water Fall … Not Knowing Truth
My Heart Broken as if No Mending can take Place
My Mind so Confused … My Missing You , My Loving You
How do I know What is Real .. True ?
You Tell me Have I Fallen in Love with a Picture Photograph ?
If My Heart Only Knew …..
BY : LAURA EGGEBRECHT
DATE : 09/18/2010
and i have a whole military page i dedicatied it to the man I believe I may have been scammed from ?
on: http://www.migente.com/DIAMONDSnECSTASY/
DJ Airheart
Scammers name: Gary C Shipley give dallas address. I have photos. Same scam wanted a phone and all the come with. Posed as Sgt. in us army.
What can be done to get stop this?
Tracy
UK PRESS RELEASE…..Dating scam – victim speaks out
A woman from Leicestershire is starting a campaign to stop other women falling for a dating scam that cost her a significant sum of money.
The woman, who is a single Mum and does not want to be identified, decided to join an online dating agency. Rebecca (not her real name) said that after a few false starts she began to correspond with a man who she started to get to know. After a week of correspondence, he told her that he was actually Sergeant Charles Lecain, he was in the American army based in Afghanistan. Although Rebecca was a little surprised at his news, they continued to keep in touch and one day a huge bunch of flowers was delivered to her door followed a week later by another bunch and some chocolates.
Rebecca said; “He was sending me lovely emails and poems and flowers were arriving with helium balloons and teddy bears and it felt very lovely. He seemed a nice man, he took an interest in me and my life. It was lovely to get such nice attention after being on my own for a number of years. At one point he did ask me for £450 to help him buy phone cards so that he could ring me but I told him that if he wanted to call me he would have to sort his own phone out and he did.”
Weeks went by and Sergeant Charles Lecain said that he would like to come over the England and visit her. The problem he said was that he needed someone to pay a ‘transit grant’ that would allow him to take leave and visit England and act as a bond to ensure he returned to the army.
Rebecca said; “He emailed me lots of very official looking paper work and I even had a call from his Lieutenant confirming that he would not be allowed to leave his post without some financial guarantee that he would return to the war zone. Meanwhile I was still receiving bunches of flowers and other gifts.”
Rebecca’s transferred the money into the bank account using the details ‘Sergeant Lecain’ had given her.
“I began to get suspicious when he told me he’d made me his next of kin, I thought that was odd given that he had an eight year old son, and then he told me that I was entitled to his lifetime benefit which was worth $1.42 million but in order to release it I would need to pay £6000 and that is when I realised something was very wrong. I approached the American Army and they asked me to keep communicating with him while they investigated the fraud and it turns out there is a Sergeant Christopher Lecain whose identity and photograph was being used by these fraudsters.
“With hindsight I can now see that there were lots of things that didn’t add up and I feel very foolish now but I just don’t want anyone else to be duped in this way and hand over any money to these con artists. They have all my personal details which makes me feel very vulnerable so I decided to start a face book account to see if anyone else had fallen for this scam thinking assuming I was the only one who had fallen for it and I was so amazed to see hundreds of women had also been conned and some of them have sold their cars and remortgaged their homes.
“I consider myself an intelligent person but I feel so stupid. I now realise that I paid for my flowers myself.”
Rebecca approached the dating agency who immediately removed the man from their records. Her research has shown that women who are targeted in this way are often aged between 35-49, are employed and rent their own home. She now knows that all American soldiers have an army email address and would never ask for money for phone calls or taking leave as that is all looked after for them. She says their profiles often say they are widowed and divorced and have a child to look after.
PC 1921 Paul Anderson from Leicestershire Constabulary is investigating the fraud. He said; “The problem we have is that these scammers are operating from African countries and are almost impossible to trace. Rebecca knows that it is very unlikely that she will get her money back so the best thing we can do is raise awareness of the problem to try and prevent other people falling victim to it too. I would however encourage anyone who has fallen victim to this type of fraud to report it to us. It helps us build up information that might be useful in terms of tracking down the offenders.”
David Bull Head of Leicestershire County Council Trading Standards Service said; “The one thing all these scams have in common is the request to send your money to a person you have never met. This scam has been carefully planned and was designed to build up a relationship to give it credibility. My advice is to delete any e-mails asking you to part with money for any reason and stop contacting them immediately.”
Anyone who thinks they have been the victim of this type of fraud can call Leicestershire Constabulary on Leicester 0116 222 2222 or Consumer Direct on
Karen
If you are contacted by anyone named Inabnit Robert, please know that he is a scammer. The real person has been contacted about his last name and photos being used. I was one of the lucky ones that didn’t send money to him. If anyone else has been contacted by him, please reply back here. he told me he was a captain in the US Army and was 35 years old. Sent me pictures and even told me that i was the only person that could ever make him want to love someone again. I fell for that.
Christine
If you are a contacted by Sgt Kenneth Lascot – HEADS UP = SCAMMER. Met thru HooverSpot. Says he is Sgt from Dallas, Tx, widow 5 years, 15 year old son stateside. He is using the please request a leave for me and pay the airfare so I can come home to you BS very quickly within a couple of days. Oh and I’m the luv of his life 2!!!
Pictures he provided show a Marine Sgt Major insignia. I will post them here if someone will tell me how to. If there is a “real” Kenneth Lascot I would like to let him know his identity is compromised; however, I suspect the name is ficticious.
Enid
Ladies, I have been scammed also. His name is James A. Gray in the Marines in Iraq. He started asking me for money to pay for the phone satellite which I did pay, dumb move. Then he started asking for his leave funds since he couldn’t get any money from his account in VA and he wanted me to open a bank account so he could wire money to me when he could. I did not do that. He then asked me to send money to his friend that was in a wheel chair and a Veteran so that he could process his leave papers. The man never showed me any recent pictures, he is on Facebook and happens to be friends with only women! Please watch out for him!!!
Paula says
Ladies thank god for this site. It stopped me from being scammed. I was looking for the site to set phone lines up so we could call each other.My gut was already telling me that something wasn’t right and kept putting it off but he kept saying all the right things and then trying to make me feel guilty with the “but I love you and can’t wait to here your voice” and “don’t you trust me”, “search your heart now and do it”. Every time I asked him something about himself the net went down,gee how convenient,then he would come back online and start talking about something else. I quit talking to him for a few days and I got love poems and pouting wondering where I was,then it was “I am so disappointed you didn’t set up the phone yet” and he would keep sending me everything I needed to do it. Once I found your site I told him I wasn’t going to do and that I had found this very interesting site and told him he really should read it. He came on line right away and what do you know he already knew about it, he found out the day before when he went checking to see if I had set up the phone line so why didn’t he let me know.Why didn’t he tell me not to do it. He never missed a beat telling me just do this instead and it will be fine, the only problem was it was still doing exactly the same thing he just twisted the words a little but in the end I was still sending the money to the same place and giving all the same info just in a different order. I said no and he replied that he wouldn’t do it either but 2 minutes later was telling me to do it if I loved him and trusted him and if i didn’t trust him then we had nothing. I told him that I thought enough women had been scammed and none of them deserved it and it was done for greed and greed alone and I thought that was pretty sick. Told him I would do it as soon as I had proof that he was who he said he was and that he was army and other stuff. More guilt trips but then he would say that’s o.k. babe I wouldn’t do it. I told him if I was wrong I was sorry but if I was right the only thing I was losing was a big lie. Gee guess what his gone, good riddens I say. I am very sorry that so many women have been hurt and lost money. I hope this people get caught, the sooner the better. They all are the same,their stories,bad English,they know what to say and when. Ladies Karma is a wonderful thing and they will get theirs I have no doubt. I also wanted to say don’t give up because you ran into a real smooth bastard.I have met some really nice guys online that are just like us being honest and looking for a life partner,I just haven’t found “THE ONE” but I believe there is someone for everyone so don’t give up hope and keep looking just be careful, take your time and someone that wants you doesn’t want anything but you, watch for those red flags and if your gut is telling you something isn’t right then listen to it. Good luck and happy hunting.
Just so you know anyone talking to Ralph Edwards from Colorado get away from him fast as he is my scammer and I know I am not his first. He is of course a widowerm,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Paula says
Sorry cat walked across laptop and somehow sent letter. I was saying Ralph is a widower of course with a daughter who lives with his mom but it was funny because on his profile her name was Clara but in chat it was Cindi . I commented on the spelling and he didn’t know what I was talking about but when I went back and checked his profile later the name was changed from Clara to Cindy. You would think he would know how to spell his daughter’s name or even remember what her name is.Like I said if Ralph Edwards contacts you please run.
Michael O'Sullivan
Hi, I have been chatting with a girl that contacted me on a dating website, starting with email and then onto Yahoo chat. She has recently (last night) asked me to send money transfer to setup a secure communications link.
When she initial contacted me I was suspicious, I didn’t think I could be so lucky. She says she is based in Afgan with the Special Forces. One of the things that has made me suspicous is that, of the photos she sent me, the name on her uniform, she uses as her first name.
I have delayed her by saying that I don’t get paid until next week so am now trying to check out her story. Any help ?
Sharon
Hello Everyone, I am trying to see if anyone has ever received anything from a man calling himself Michael Cureton. He said he is in the army and currently in Afganistan. He told me that he has been in the army for 26 years and is a staff sgt. I for some reason just don’t believe him. Thanks.
Sharon
I forgot to tell you that, the email address he gave me is mcureton@ymail.com. He called me on my cell phone, and the number was from Ghana. When I asked him about personal questions he would always get upset. The package is suppose to be on the way, but after I found this website, and started asking questions he just said since I don’t trust him we could just end this. Now he had really sent me a lot of money he would be trying to get it. I am so thankful I found this site.
Laurie
I am not sure if the soldier I have been talking with is real or a fake, can someone help me find out.. The soldiers name is Mike Draper, says he is a LT in the Army ( in Afganistan) says he is from Coral Gables Flordia, he is 56 years old. He said he he is a CD? with teh 3rd Ranger Batallion. He has sent me flowers & gifts… just need to know… THank You!
cheryl
i to was scam by a so called solidger name jonny rellinger ebert he is on facebook(jonnyebertt@yahoo.com)but who has a friend wole gilbert who maybe a scammer he promise love and a family i have lots of photo of him but when i was ask to put money to his name was olusola olugbare the worse thing he has my details as i was con to fill out forms for his leave and he has photo of my and my family i want to post his photo but not sure how to because he probadley is a innocent man.
cheryl
i real like to know if ther is a jonny rellinger ebert he stated he is from bronx new york he has 10 year old richard both parent were deceased he had noone my heart went out to him as being in afganastand then got transfer to west afica if anyone has any more infor (chezziepayne.msn.com) on this man as he maybe a victim and so could i
Nikki
Hi, I was talking to 2 of these scammers in the past year, and fell for the first, but sussed out the scond in 3 emails. Told him to get lost. However, I thought this as all over, I have met a really nice local man, but am taking things slowly.
Today I received 2 rmails, I have included the second one below. Can’t believe that someone is now making me a part of their scam.
“Hello with love,
My name is Rita, i am well pleased to contact you after going through your profile a(www.soldiersperspective.us) on my search for relationship , in a specially manner i will like to further communicate with you , so as to know each other well , for more introduction , if you share the same view with , i will be happy to see your mail my dear , age or colour even distance can’t deny the love that i have for you , so please lets give our self a trial , thanks till i hear from you ,
With regard,
Rita.”
Cj, where are these profiles, please if there is one with my email …remove it. I don’t know where to find it on this site, have looked everywhere. They must have put a male picture. I need to stop this, and would appreciate help…… Thanks Nikki
CONNIE
yes ladies watch out i tallked to james rellinger last 2 weeks seem to move too for me and wanted to get to know me. i strated to look for his name and out he was on different sites some stories are part in the profile but some who ever are taking his name are changing some stories. he said someone stole his name andhe reported it and nothing is fixed yet. if this the right james then i hope someone helps him., i lost my bf whom i met on dateline he died of cancer he was the real del. i miss him its bee almost 7 yrs. im trying move ahead but its hard. ladies watch your belongings. its sad the soldiers are losing their lives for us some people have ruin so these real soldiers who are honest have to deal with it. its a disgrace. god bless them all they need to come back home. i also told him im not getting married not send anything to nobody.
stella
hi have some names for you scamming, Hornback_steve@hotmail.com calls himself steve, sgtwilliamssmith he,s very smooth but dangerous as convincing, those two afghanistan, then theres majorkhrim known as benjamin iraq he,s very clever as well. and the best one is a guy posing as aaron amores. mails aaron4us, aaronlove, and a few other names but same pictures each time. also john barry not sure about him at moment . thought might help
Wanda
Hi,
I am so glad I found this article! I have been communicating with a guy who says his name is SSgt Alejandro Lingo. Of course he must be using the same pics of the real SSgt Lingo. I keep catching him in very subtle grammar errors. But for the most part is English is very good.. but he translates some English wrong.. it is very subtle and unless you are suspicious from the start, like me, you may not catch it. He has been spouting all kinds of love in his emails and claims to have lost both parents in a tragic car accident when he was 18. Says he was born in Florida but after his parents died, went to New York to live with his Uncle and then joined the military. Says he has a daughter and is divorced. Talks about retiring and going into gold and diamonds. How do you “go into” gold and diamonds. That is an example of the subtle grammar error. I knew he was full of crap when I asked him, “What is your MOS soldier?” I am from a military background and every Army Soldier knows what an MOS is. He kept answering with his rank (SSG)(E-6).. Well, your rank is not your MOS.. MOS is a job classification.. like, Infantry or Transportation, and is represented by 2 numbers and a letter.. He was busted at that point. And he always calls email “Mail”.. like he would say.. “Okay sweetheart, I will try to send you a mail when I wake up” He also likes to talk about GOD and going to church. He tries to play on what he thinks is very important to women.. family, religion, etc. Everytime I asked him for more pictures he says he doesn’t have anymore and will send some more as soon as he get some.. When asked if he can call he will say that for “security” reasons, he can not call. I also asked him for his military address, so I can send a care package.. He again stated that for “security” reasons, he can not receive mail at this time.. Such a load of BS!! I have real friends who served over there.. and every military individual has a mail address to get letters and packages from home. Please don’t fall for this guy ladies. I have the pictures he is using of SSGT Lingo if anyone wants to make sure it’s the same guy. Please email me at tweety81963@yahoo.com BE CAREFUL! Wanda
Tracy
STOP THE US ARMY DATING SCAM ON FACEBOOK
now has 500 members and 650 photos that the scammers are using and offers lots of support and advice to people who have been scammed or maybe being scammed at the moment
Sharon
I am in the same boat ladies, refused to pay £300 for a telephone call, to a charming Col. Jason Scott deployed in afghanistan.
Can anyone advise me on how to find out who the soldier is/was in the picture I was sent, would like to warn this soldier his picture is being used.
Lets stand together ladies…
Lori
HELP PLEASE I live in
Vancouver Canada and have been chatting with a K.Preston claiming he is a sgt. in Kabul Afg. has never asked me for money, but has sent me a form to fill out for an early request to leave to come visit me in canada, looks fishy, the form is usarmyleavedept@g.mail he has not asked me for money, but claims he loves me, has lots of money, and wants to meet me in person. I met him on facebook, he contacted me, i have lots of pics of him, but he doesn;t have a proper facebook profile, please let me know if this form is real, and if he is, if he’s a fake, i want him arrested for fraud!!
S.J.
Hi Ladies.Wish I would Of Found This site a Couple Months ago…My Army Guy was a Scammer to.But I didn’t want to believe It!Their getting smart about IP Address…STAY away from Smoooooth Talker
“SGT DAVID STEWART”
stewart2504@yahoo.com I’m sure He’s more then Likely Changed His SPOTS By Now.I have BLOCKED Him but keep getting Mail from SO CALLED Females saying they found Him from Some Dating Site,and want to Get acquainted with Him.They ALL say Distance Doesn’t matter behind their SOB Story they tell…I did a couple IP searches and come up with (Sengegal,Dakar.Africa)I Feel REALLY STUPID I Fell for His CRAP!But I Met a GREAT Guy in The Process.He kept telling Me what I could NOT See! NOW I’m FREE of this SCUM…Only LOST $200.00 could have been alot More!!Heart Toke a Ding or Two.But I’ll be Fine and so Will You Ladies! When Money or Items are Brought Up in Conversations with Them BLOCK THEM RIGHT OF WAY! Good LUCK To Everyone Trying to find MR.RIGHT On the Cyber Highway!
laurie
ok this is what I’m recieving in the mail now …… about nigerian scamming ???and getting money off it ??
YOUR NAME IS ON THE LIST,STOP CONTACTING THOSE PEOPLE..
From: Mrs Joyce Smith
joyce45@btinternet.com To:
Cc: recipient list not shown: ;
Date: Sun, Nov 7, 2010 4:04 pm
Dear friend,
My name is Mrs. Joyce Smith , I reside here in Texas. My residential address is
as follows, 108 Crockett Court. Apt 303, New Braunfels Texas, United States, am
thinking of relocating since I am now rich. I am one of those that took
advantage of the Scam Victims Compensation Exercise organized by the Nigerian
Scam Victims Reconciliation Commission in 2008 but since then they refused to
pay me because I was working with the wrong office. I had paid over $4,000 while
in the US, trying to get my payment all to no avail. Having experienced all
that, I decided to travel down to Nigeria with all my compensation documents and
was advised to meet Reverend Father Simon Walcott who happens to be a member of
the Compensation Award Committee. On contacting him, he explained everything to
me. He said whoever is contacting us outside his office is a fake as he is the
Public Relations Officer and all such correspondence should come from his
office. He took me to the paying Bank for the claim
of my Check (Compensation Payout
JOAKIN COMPENSATION HOUSE
Name: REV. Fr. SIMON WALCOTT
Email: reverendsimonwalcott4christ01@gmail.com
Phone: +234-8090845895
Those people are only taking advantage of you and they will dry you up before
you know it, stop now so you don’t end up losing all you got. The only money I
paid after I met Rev. Fr. Simon Walcott was $205 for the paper work, take note
of that. Having said that, I will advise you to contact Rev. Fr. Simon Walcott
so that he can help you receive your own compensation fund of $500,000.00 just
like myself instead of dealing with those liars that will be turning you around
and asking you for different kind of fees to complete your transaction.
thank You and Be Blessed.
Mrs. Joyce Smith.
Debbie Lynn
CJ,
Nothing from you on this one? Don’t think she is legit!!!
Michelle
I have been contacted by a Sgt. Darell Swain, anyone heard of him?
Thanks, Michelle
bernice
hi there
just want to say that smiling roberts/alex roberts is now steven roberts
i went onto stop the us army dating scam
and there mister is and alot of pics of him
the wole telephone story and the money for the leave transit
but lucky i saw through him
so be on the lookout for him
his adress is
sgt.steveroberts@yahoo.com
Sandra
I have currently been chatting with a Sgt, Raymond Daniel Thomas of the US Marines. He’s been in 22 years and has a son in the UK that lives with his sister. He told me he olny has access to credit cards and wanted to transfer some money into my account and then wanted me to send it Western Union to a Detroit MI address. This sounds like a scam…anyone heard of this man?
Thanks, Sandie
Joyce
I was contacted by a Demiel Agner on facebooks are you interested. His email is demiel_agner@yahoo .com He has indicated that he is in Afghanistan. He has never given me a rank. My first clue was his word usage was not quite right for someone from the U.S. The clincher was he wanted me to buy the secure communication devise. I cannot find this quy anywhere. I have been unable to idenity the solder either. If some one could help me with that I would appreciate it. I have pics if anyone would like to see them. Just email me at joey3700@ymail.com
Janice Kelley
Joyce, I was contacted by Demiel Agner on the same site and chatted with him but was warned by a woman who set me straight on him. I found another woman on fb who was scammed for money and promises of love etc. and we have been communicating. In his letters to her, he says he is Staff Sargeant in the usmilitaryonpeacekeepingmission@gmail.com which is not a gov. site as they do not use gmail, as it is not secure. So that seems to be a phony site also. Yes, I know of three emails agnerdemiel@yahoo.com, demielagner@yahoo.com and fb but have blocked that. He is also on Myspace and the photo of him is there. Check it out and see if it is the same photo and story line he used on myself and others. J
Debi
I have 2 guys one is Cp. Mark Smith and Dr. James Frey. Does anyone know anything baout these 2? They are both in Afghanistan and both in the US Army
jan keane
Thomas s Dockery”
Here is another one Thought scamming me but didnt fall wanted to see how long to take to ask for money Hmm 2 weeks Glad I have real friends w/ the us marshells
Karen
I got this “gem” of a friend request 5 days ago:
“Hello gorgeous,
If i were to pick flowers, i’ll pick the most beautiful ones just for you.. Am robert and will like to know more about you (if you don’t mind). I would really appreciate a reply and maybe we could be friends or something more.. Hope you’re having a great day? Holla at me once this get’s to you..
Gracias
Robert”
Peggy
Mine is Sgt Scott Patterson. I went to the facebook page suggested and there were his pics! I am blocking him as I write this. I’m glad I didn’t send any money but feel really stupid!
Karol
I was scammed out of £200 by Msgt Brian Ebert same old story sworn his undying love for me with poems and song lyrics made me fall head over heels in love as they all do. Although it didnt stop there he then wanted me to open a itune account for him using my credit card then the BOMBSHELL he wanted to relocate to be with me (yeh right) and wanted to send a package over, with a friend Isaac, who I would have to pay £2000 too. Dont think so somehow. I might be in love with him but Im not a fool in love. I know he is who he says he is as I have the photos to prove it, one of him with a pic of me, I know he is chatting to other women and hope they are not foolish enough to fall for his good looks and charm and send the money. why cant the US Military fine or arrest these scammers coz it isnt looking good for them.
chris
hi peggy
my is called sgt jeneifer chris and a long the way she would have had me for £12.000 but i woke upto that and now i feel stupid and low anyway if you want to chatt about it all i am on f.book christopher boyt
Peggy
I looked on fb and didn’t see you
kikay
CJ, can u please help me to verify if there’s Gen. Travis Wallace in Camp Eggers, Kabul Afghanistan. I could send u his emails and pics in full uniform, in shirts and even with his son and his father.He has 8 pics sent to me but confirmed my doubts when I read those posts here. I wanna know if I am falling to a wrong guy….
If ever he is a scammer, please help me also to find who s the real guy to warn him that his pics wer perhaps circulating in various dating site here.
Thank’s and God bless.
Peggy
look at the webpage set up on facebook under stop army scammers. thats how I knew for sure that my guy wasn’t real.
Tammy
I need to find out if there is a Sgt John Lowe in Iraq. He found me on singlenet.com and i am starting to think he is a scammer can someone help me.
CJ
Tammy, just ask him what his AKO address is because you want to send him something. If he tells you he can’t or gives you some retarded security excuse, he’s a scammer.
Rose
Does any one know or heard of Lt. Valentino Wilson who is station in Afgn….. could you please tell me??? would be very much appricate if anyone knew him.
thank
Lucy
Hi I had falling in Love with someone on line that I think he may be a scammer he goes by the name James Carmen he said he is a sgt in the US Army I meet him in Yahoo personals about a year ago he said he is a widowed and has a son name John and his mother is Rose and they live in Manchester England..he also told me that his mother has lung cancer and she is not doing very well I asked him about his son and whom is looking after him, he told me that he had a nanny..well a few month ago he told me he had asked for leave so me can come and meet me and be with me and the leave request was only good for 6weeks so I need it to help him so he can get out of Afghanistan he told me the only way he can get of Afghanistan if I was to send him 20,000 dollars so he can get a private chatter because the Army did not provide them with a plane if they were to leave..I told him that i did not have that kind of money so then he asked me to take a loan with my bank and I just keep telling him that I could not get a loan that my credit was really bad and the bank did not approved…but I actually never try to get a loan..I had been scam before by someone else going with the name Dwayne Johnson also using a picture of a military man..so the so called James still asking me to find a way so he can come home so he can marry me and be a family…he wrote me the most beautiful e-mail and when we chatted on IM he was always sweet to me and make me feel so special and loved women in the entire world ..I had been praying to God that he is real I look at his pictures and just melt and cry because I just it to real and for him to be real..but I deep inside I know that this man is not real and he said the same thing to many women…I just hope the real man in this pictures is happy and he is safe…I can’t wait for this scammer to be caught and jailed and never hurt someone ever again…thanks God something inside of me keep me for making a mistake and sending money this man.. it is hard now days to trust anyone online..is there a real military man for me all i want is to be happy and love again…I am broken hearted…LADIES PLEASE BE CAREFUL DON’T SEND MONEY TO ANYONE ONLINE AND WHEN THEY SAY THEY ARE WIDOWERS REMEMBER THEY ARE SCAMMERS I LEARNED MY LESSON THE HARD WAY..i WOULD LIKE TO SEND THE PICTURES OF THIS SOLDIER TO SOMEONE WHOM MAY RECOGNIZE HIM…PLEASE LET ME KNOW..THANKS
Teri
I just busted one who found me on e-harmony. He said his name is Tim Guliamo from Italy and he joined the US Army 7 years ago. The pics he sent were of someone with the last name Miller. When asked about that he said, he took the last name Miller when he came to the US & just “forgot” to mention it. He said his wife & son were killed in a plane crash. He said he lives in Louisville, Ky now and when I asked him what street he lived on he suddenly signed out of Yahoo Messenger. He hadn’t gotten to the point of asking me for money yet. But I became suspicious early on, his story didn’t jive & I have a step-son in the military. Needless to say I am reporting him to e-harmony. How sad that our own troops whether alive or deceased are being exploited in this manner.
mary
HI I AM TALKING TO A MAN WHO SAYS HE IS A SGT IN IRAQ WHO LIVES IN NEW YORK. I DON”T WANT TO POST HIS NAME ON HERE BECAUSE THE SGT WHO”S NAME HE IS USING IS ALIVE. AND THE MAN IS USING A REAL PIC OF THE REAL SGT AND HIS REAL NAME. CAN SOME ONE EMAIL ME SO I CAN GIVE YOU THE NAME HE IS USING. THANK YOU MARY
Linda
Hi, I have been contacted by someone named in these articles. The poor grammer is definitely the give away. I would like to forward all of the correspondance and a phone number so that the real gentleman does not have his identity abused like this. Now they have my photo and will probably do something stupid with it. Where to send?
CJ
New post up with new names and photos:
http://www.soldiersperspective.us/2010/12/20/new-online-military-scammers/
Blanca
Hello CJ
it is anyway i can send you the pictures and the name use to scam me for investigation ?
thanks
Elaine Rosensteel
Hello to everyone. After reading all the scams, I guess I have to admit how stupid I have been. I have been emailing a Matthew R. Tyler who is a Captain in the army stationed in Kabul, Afghanistan. He states he is of the E-7 of the 103 Batallion in Kabul Engineering Dept. He also is a lieutenant colonel in the us army corps of engineering, 249th engineer battalion. Of course maybe this is just the front the scammer uses. We have been emailing for over two months. He stated he wanted to be with me over the holidays and be with me. Catch was 3150 dollars western union to diplomat named Bertha Maners, Stewart, Teneesse, 37175. Yes I DID IT. Now I just do not want anyone else to get caught up with him. I did alot of transaction through his Colonel Jim Woodbridge to transfer the money. It all seemed right. He was supposed to come home for Christmas to be with me and my kids. The Taliban attacked stopped his flight home. Anyone out there, have you heard about him or his Colonel Jim Woodbridge? Contact me please to help me cope with my stupidity. Thanks.
Elaine Rosensteel
I am the victim of a recent soldier internet scam. I sent 3150 for my soldier to fly home on a supposed undercover leave. He is a captain in the army in the 103 Batallion in the Kabul Engineering Dept. and also in the us army corps of engineers – a lieutenant colonel. The money was sent Western Union to a Bertha Maners of Stewart Tenessee, 37175 after his supposed Colonel Jim Woodbridge set up this undercover leave for us. I stopped it once, but I ended up following my heart – stupid choice. He was to come home Xmas, never did. Emailed to say sorry, it was due to Taliban attack. Hasnt written since.
Mary
By the way, the ‘Captain’ I was talking to was Mark Antonio (yea right… had the face/body to go with the name tho!
. He doesn’t know I’ve wised up before sending anything but he too seemed very upset when I began to question his motives! Waht little I was going to send would of cost me almost $80. Thank God I didn’t send anything!
Mary
C.Mcquillan
I was on BearShare and a man contacted me…his name is Jeff Hewitt and was insisting of getting involved with me and all and wanting to meet me when he gets home. First saying he was in Germany and then as we where talking, he is in the army in iraq. He sent me 3 pics of him self and one was him in an army uniform and there was a big long letter under the pics telling me all about him self. Now this is where it caught my attention, he gave out to much info about him self that any army personal can not give out. And was very over persistant of me giving him my heart and adding him to my IM and me sending him pics and info about my self to him(to which i did not give nor sent no pics to this man). I contacted a friend to find out if there is such a man in iraq and was told there are no phone service nor internet service in iraq as of Dec1 2010. And as soon as i asked Jeff where he is based in iraq, he would not answer me, and i asked him if he know certain Captains in iraq, he could not answer and then went off line. Just to let all the woman out there know, again, his name is JEFF HEWITT. I have pics of this man and the info he sent to me on my computer.
Mary J
I’ve been chatting with someone for a week now and he has finally asked me to send him 350$ (as he typed it)for groceries and things. My heart sunk. At first all he asked for was some cookies, a teddy bear, shower wash and tennis shoes. Thought, well that’s reasonable for a soldier to ask for. Then came the money. He’s supposedly a Captain in the A.F. in Afghan and he too has no access to his funds. Says he has alot since all his overseas trips have been automatically deposited for when he gets out (which is the only time he can get to them). Supposed to retire in 2 months. For having been in the A.F. for 27 years, he has horrible English and takes a bit to translate some of his sentences… And many start with ‘Well….’. Ever notice that in the ones you’ve read? Take a look at let me know. His sister died 2 yrs ago of breast cancer and he had to take all his ‘family jewelries’ there with him. Wants to move her and open a jewelry shop so we could work together… yea right. Only one left, no family, no friends.. thought he was going to die there alone. Spoke of marriage too. This is all very scary!
Mary
OMG Elaine, I’m so sorry. I just realized last night that the jerk I was talking to was not ‘real’ as he asked for 350$ (as he wrote it) for groceries and things. Supposedly a Captain in the A.F. ready to retire in 2 months. He too spoke of marriage after 1 week. Said he has no access to his funds either. Every evasive. the start many of their sentences with ‘Well….’ Take a look at your emails. Bet you anything you’ll notice that. For being in the military for 27 yrs, his English was horrible. Tried to lay guilt trips on me that I was all he had and might as well die there if he doesn’t have me to come home to. It’s all so scary.
Mary
If anyone want to chat on yahoo (I know I’m freaked) my id is smileylady60
Mary
I have the name/address in Ghana where I was to have sent the package and money. I can’t believe no on can follow up on that and tract that person down.
Mary J
http://www.ip-adress.com/trace_email/?aw=1&gclid=CNfjpJGji6YCFVZc2godvhwPWg
Here is a wonderful website to track where an email came from. Just copy/paste the entire header of the email.
Arlene
I am currently on match.com a dating site. Recently I had a man email me saying that he is a seargent in the Army in Iraq. He said that he would like to get to know me and for us to communicate by yahoo im. I told him no because it does not sound right. Is it possible for a soldier in Iraq to be on match.com a dating site?
tracie
Arlene these guys can access these sites i met one on Plenty of fish and we talked for several months but when they ask for money DO NOT SEND ANY. it is a scam i was scammed out of over 500.00 talk is ok askin for money is not. Hope this helps.
Arlene
You can reach me at my email address above.
Thank you,
Arlene
May Aberg
I have read almost allthe letters herefrom different women..I agree with all of you and do so because I have bad experiences from so called 3-star generals to colonels!!I have never paid a dime!!Im a scandinavian woman and have learned a lot..
I like to address Marie-Laure Wollf/21 of June/:I have talked with Mark Wilson just like youand the last time was now in December!
I first met him in March and talked to him for a few weeks.Yes he is a wonderful,smooth talker..We got on well and he wanted to meet me..My gutfeeling said no.We went on talking and finally he He disappeared from internet!!
He returned now in december and this time he wanted my help with a little package!!!I said no ofcourse!Marie-Laurie ,if you want more information ,please write to me, My email is : lill.04@hotmail.com..May
May Aberg
I would like to address Marie -Laurie Wollf
who wrote in on 21of June ..
I have bad experiences from army soldiers
3-stargenerals to colonels!!
Have met Mark Wilson and have een talking with him..He wanted to meet me but I said no..I have talked to him lately/this month
December/.This time he wanted my help to take a package ,but I said no again,,
If you,Marie-Laurie want more information please write to my email: lill.04@hotmail.com
Yes Mark was a very gentle,smooth talker!!May
Carolin Hight
Cpt. David Dodson is who I have been talking to. 4 Facebook profiles and the uniform shows the rank of an E-4 (Specialist.) I feel bad for the real serviceman in the photos that are being used. He is an honorable man serving our country and some scamming idiot is using his identity!
donna lafond
I have been corresponding with a man that claimed he was in the military for over 18 years, his name is Captain Leon Jacobs, yes he has taken money from me, which has come to a stop. it did not fit with his poor use of english..he claimed he wasfrom chicago, and was a widow, and had a 10 year old boy in the military boarding school. he claimed to be stationed in Dafur Africa on peacekeeping..after all this all the sweet words a of a man in the dead zone as he called it, made my heart go out to him..and my money..I have asked him to leave me be, but continues to email, I have blocked him and he managed..I have told him, he is probably impersonating a great man..he is on facebook..and continues his search for women..his email adress is yahoo and hotmail..leon_jacobs78@yahoo.com, or leon_jacobs_78hotmail.com..ladies
I fell hook line and sink he snatched my heart…
metta
Hi. my name is metta nivongsa. i have been chatting online with a military man call sgt.jeff william. mos. sgt. major, army intellgient. please how can i find out if he is who he seems to be. sgtjeffwilliam@yahoo.com e-mail address.
Lisa Deerman
I am talking to a William England who says he is in the Navy on a peace keeping mission, never gets a day off. Sent me a pic in an Army uniform with England on it. has a son that lives with caretaker, only child, parents dead and wife left. Sometimes his speach is broken and he sends me quotes and says they are from him but I bing them and they are there out on quote sites. ?>?? please help. If you don’t want to answer on here….then my email is recruiter_lds@live.com. Please help..He is so nice.
sgt ludacris
INVOLVING GHANA. Having thoughts or doubts about who you are really talking or chatting with (whether he or she is a scammer or not) or you have never set physical eyes on that person(s) before. Internet scam has become very rampant in our today’s world now. Ghana Police Service is now at your door step and here to help you to be very sure about the following;
1. Who you are talking, or chatting to whether he or she exists, pertaining to internet dating and business.
2. Whether he or she is a scammer or not.
3. To help the Republic of Ghana to fight against internet fraud and scam, in other to maintain the good name of the country, Ghana.
4. Report in other to save other person(s) hard earned money from the scammers and fraudsters that is, not to fall a victim.
You can contact us by the following email addresses;
sgt.ludacris@gmail.com
Looking forward to help you in all facet of internet involving a Ghanaian person(s).
CJ
Do not respond to this person or send emails. This is another scam. Official government and police personnel do NOT use Gmail or Yahoo for their emails. While this comment DOES come from Ghana, it’s probably one of the guys you’ve already mentioned here behind it!
Angela
I sent him an email as did not see your post afterwards. I am surprised that this Sgt ludacris was allowed to post this on here and it should have been deleted or is that not how it works?
virginia
It looks that someone was trying to scam me, Unfortunately for them I am stoney broke so couldn’t send money anyway. He wanted to send a parcel into the country. Someone else rang me and said it was stuck in Denmark and would need to pay £3000. No way I had told ‘my guy’ that if the parcel contained anything suspect that I would take it straight to the authorities, which he agreed. It all sounded so plausable until I started looking at things through new eyes. His name was General Stanley Morgan. I wonder who the pictures belong to. The bit that I can’t understand is that we have been in contact for 6 months. Why would he wait so long. I am different than most, I had a wonderful journey and didn’t lose any money. Yes there is a huge hole in my life now but I will get over it as you all will. There are still some honest people out there. Where? I couldn’t tell you. If anyone else is in contact with this man can you please let us know. chin up everyone. I feel sorry for the man whos picture they are using.
Lisa Heindel
Hi all,
I’ve been talking to a “Sgt Major Edwards Larry Smith, a Command Sgt Major in the US Special Forces”…yahoo id Sgt.larrysss@yahoo.com. I met him on a dating site and his id there was SgtSmith. We started talking on Yahoo messenger and it wasn’t long before he started talking about setting up the phone so he could call me. the address that he gave me to contact about the phone was akoline.telephoneservice@gmail.com. The response back was word for word to the letter included in the article above. Stupid me…i actually attempted to send the money by western union(which they denied because i don’t have a phone in MY name) and when that didn’t work I was going to send it throught Moneygram. Moneygram wouldn’t send it because their computer security said it was a scam as there was a large number of people sending large amounts of money to the person i was told to send to(Dennis Kanapkey in San Antonio TX). So I told “my guy” this and he said to email back to the phone service people…they gave me another name to send it to(this time a Kathy J Martelli in Terra Haute, IN). I did not do this although I let him think i did and was denied again. He was real insistant that I do it in person the following day. I then went on line and found this and several other items about this scam. I went to the dating site(bbpeople.com) and reported him as a scammer and have done the same thing with the yahoo id.
He contacted me when i got home from work today wanting to know if i had sent the money…i told him no and asked him why he was on line when he said he was going out on a 10 day patrol and he said one of their commanders had gotten shot. I laid it out for him about the information i had found about the scam and asked him to explain…he swore up and down that he didn’t know it was a scam and that one of the other soldiers there had set up a phone thru this…blah blah blah. i suggested that if he were truly in the military he would have access to phones/phone cards and would be able to use Skype on the computer. His answer was that he did not have access to a phone and that the computer he has access to would not support Skype. He wants to keep talking and to forget about the phone until he comes home in 7 months and then i’ll know he is being truthful…yeah right!
I’ve learned…and thankfully it hasn’t cost me anything but my pride and a beating on my heart…i’ll survive and hopefully find a real man.
Is there an official site somewhere for people who want to talk to our soldiers overseas? I’d love to talk to some of the guys just to let them know that people are thinking about and praying for them.
Thanks for letting me vent.
Lisa
geo
my friend sent money to that dennis guy in tx..do you have picture of this sgt..to compare to her guy
Lisa Heindel
Also, Is there anyway to ID the soldiers whose pictures they are using and let them know what is going on?
Thanks again,
Lisa
Kathy
I have been contacted by Robert Haggard.. email is haggard.robert@ymail.com He is a spammer and I knew it. He used pics from above. It is so sad that I was immediately skeptical (what has this world come to) but that they use our soldiers. It disgusts me.
I can forward any emails anyone wants. He contacted me through seniorpeoplemeet.com
Allison
mike_sawyer@rocketmail.com
Does anyone know of him???
elaine
Hi everyone, im sorry to say but im glad im not the only foolish one, i too think im just about to be scammed or so he thinks….lol i have been in contact with a captain walt peter smith who is in afghan and due to retire in may. he asked last night if i would apply for a transit leave for him. he is supposed to be divorced and living in scotland, after relocating to where his wife is from, he has a 16yr son called david who is staying in spain with this captains mum, the email he gave me for contact was smithwalt96@yahoo.co.uk i only have one pic of him and he is not in uniform, wishing he was real but hhaayyyooo ive lost nothing but a piece of my heart. i met him on uk dating site Friends reunited dating. anyone else know him or someone like him. thanks
lynn
Does anyone know if the US military has a site to report these guys and track them down?
My fake US Army suiter had pictures (obviously stolen) with a clear last name on the uniform.
I would love to find the real guy in the photos and let him know about this also………
jackie
Hi, I have been contacted by someone claiming to be Lt.General Lloyd Austin in Iraq. After two days he has claimed undying love for me and that I am the woman of his dreams. The catch is the he has a box with money found during his visit to Tiji, which he will send through a diplomat and I must pay here. The grammar is poor and I don’t think a general would risk his career this way. He contacted me through Skype. I have read up on this general and feel it is terrible that people steal his name and picture. Is there any site where one can report them and so they are tracked down??
CJ
I personally know the REAL LTG Austin, who is married with kids. He was my ADCM at Ft. Stewart and was among those being looked at as the next Army Chief of Staff. There are no sites where this stuff can be reported because the Army has no jurisdiction over where they are located: Ghana, Nigeria, etc.
jackie
Thanks CJ after reading about him I see that he is an amzing man doing a great job ….too bad people do this
mickey
has anyone here heard of a sgt robert evert if so please let me know at mickeymous1971@aol.com…… i think he may be a scam too he saids he is a sgt in the army please help me out thank you
gail
has anyone heard from a Sgt. John A. Roach and he contacted me from chemist.com
thanks IF BIG IF he is a scram someone is using is name, he sent me photos of him, him with military friends, him with orphans, and him with a picture of his daughter.
thanks gail
Tracy
Plz look at the facebook group STOP THE US ARMY DATING SCAM we have over a 1000 photos that the scammers are using also thousands of names and email addresses and lots of advice from member who have been scammed
sgp
i try to make post there, but i can`t is the group still open ?
maureen
i was contacted Nov2010 by a ma ame john mackay. He wrote for months askig for differet money credit card # ect. I kept tellig him did ot hae ad the he would call daily ad sed email. Fianlly I was cotacted by a kid person who wared me about the scam TY FRIED .As we coersed o IM I set a letter to him tellig him i could ot help him. He stopped callig but suddely i got messaged from 2 me who requested my friedship and forever love. Robert Ploke and Sean Phillips. Thaks 2 my friend o FB i knew they were fake.
Jackie Langelund
Been scammed by lt. Morgan Bright, supposedly in Afghanistan. Thanks to above info. was prepared for it. He has today asked me for $3000-5000 to arrange urgent leave to come visit me.
Have pictures if you’d like them, including one with Teddy Kennedy.
Thank you so much for being there.
Love, Jackie
Angela
I am not sure if I have been chatting to a scammer or not. He says he is a Colonel in US Army and I met him through dating site. He is due to retire end of Jan. He said he loved me after a week and he promised all sorts and to be honest just sounded too good to be true. He never asked me for money and he took my address and phone numbers and sent me flowers. The alarm bells rang when he said he wanted me to look after a briefcase for him as he wanted to travel from Iraq to UK when he retired and he could not take this briefcase of important documents and valueables with him to UK and a lady who was coming to the UK on a conference could bring the briefcase to me so that I could look after it until he arrived. His English was good and he sounded completely genuine. After reading about scams I was worried about this briefcase and I said I would not be able to take it in for him. He got annoyed and said that I did not trust him and so I told him of my fears in respect to scammers. His attitude changed towards me and he has not contacted me since. I was very upset as I felt he had invaded my emotions. I am not sure whay this briefcase would be a problem but I am guessing from what I have read there may have been a problem with its transit and then i would be asked to pay etc, I just do not know. What has made me think he is a scammer is that when I explained how I had to be cautious cos we had not met yet he did not understand and I found it hard to undertsand how a Colonel in the US Army can allow a briefcase containing documents and valueables be stored at my home when he has not even met me. I have read throught the emails on here and his name does not appear. I would like some feedback from anyone as my emotions are quite raw at the moment and I still look out for a mesage from him in the hope that he is genuine.
sgp
with me connect Adam Aguilar
( http://www.facebook.com/update_security_info.php?wizard=1#!/profile.php?id=100001978597153 )
He said he is a widower of five yearsin with daughter
Jummy Collins (http://www.facebook.com/update_security_info.php?wizard=1#!/profile.php?id=100001389048232 )
Adam Aguilar said he is in Iraq and he wanted i to pay for his leave from army ,
I get emails from
Lt.Gen.Charles Jacoby Jr.
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342.
To fill some forms and to pay for the transit process of Col Adam Collin Aguilar
when i said i will not pay, he deleted me from his account and find another fiancee, I sent a message to this woman and I warned, as I told about this profile and gave her the link of this forum,
I wrote a post on Facebook but now this scammers fell on me now. Jummy Collins said
that she has sent 5000$ with western union to not break the heart of her dad, and give to me some number it is fake of course , I tried to warn for this scam, and now these scammers fell on me. I wrote several messages to various institutions. will continue to write more . If anyone can advise me and have experience in a similar situation, please write to me,
and could you tell me how can I find true Adam Aguilar, only he can stop what is happening with His name and his pictures.
I tried to write facebook group STOP THE US ARMY DATING SCAM but some problem have there I need advice
Laura
I was scammed by a SGT Brandy Floyd and Major Peter Corvin. It started with just messaging on Yahoo. He told me he was in the Army in special forces. I believed every word. Then he wanted to get “satellite phones” so we could talk on the phone. He told me I couldn’t tell anyone about him. He had this whole sob story that his Dad beat his mom and then left when he was about 12. Then his Mom died of breast cancer about 6 years ago. He told me he had 1 son and that his ex-girlfriend took their son when he got deployed. He told me he had been left with lots of money when his mom died. He also told me he had 1 sister that lived in Russia that he never talked to. I wish I had found this website sooner. My Dad told me that it looked like that ts2 place was real so I sent in some money. Then I was told that I didn’t live in an area that could get the service and that I needed to send more money so they could make the phones work out in my area. Later, he started telling me we could get a replacement out there for him but it would cost lots more money. Then the supposed replacement got out there and died in an explosion and SGT Brandy Floyd was injured in the explosion as well. Then the Major started asking me for money which I told him no too. I got a couple updates on his condition then he started messaging me again a couple weeks later. I found Brandy on singlesnet.com. I got 2 pictures of him and 1 he was in uniform and the name on the tag on his shirt said Floyd. He was claiming to be in Iraq. Last I heard was in November and he was in Afganastan. Everything seemed to pan out until last June when he just quit messaging me. I havent heard anything from him since. I have saved all my reciepts from the money I have sent and some of the emails. I really wish I had seen this sight sooner. Would have saved me a lot of time, money, and heartache. Please everyone watch out for them and be careful.
brenda
I have been talking to a WO2 supposedly in Afganistan. When we first started talking he introduced himself as John Graham WO5….since then he has become Graham Johnson WO2, apparently demoted?? His email is graham.johnson60@yahoo.com. I got suspicious a few days ago after reading posts here and on another site and all the sudden this package he was sending got held up in Ghana customs and the diplomat wants me to hire an attorney to insure the package or let them open it, of course. I decided to track the IP addresses of the emails I was receiving and this diplomat is sending emails from Wichita KS, when I told my “soldier” this he said that it must be a glich because he verified the diplomat was in Ghana (no idea how he supposedly did this). Meanwhile, I traced my “soldier’s” IP address, there were some from Sunnyvale, CA and the rest are from Accra, Ghana. I asked for my soldier to send me an email from his military email address and he said he would, but has not. I asked for his serial number, name of base and command but was told he could not for security reasons. I have not let on about this to him yet as I want to catch these guys. There have to be at least 3 people involved. I put a call in to my state’s Attorney General’s office on the advice of my local police department and will call them back again this morning.
I am thoroughly disgusted that these people are posing as US military. I am also wondering if the pictures we are all getting are of the same guy and the same people are perpetrating the fraud or there are several out there doing the same thing and sending different pictures. I am grateful that I figured out this was a scam before sending money, although I have no money to send! It would be nice to catch one of them, if for no other reason to save heartache for the next woman they try to scam.
sgp
I am glad that I did not sent money too. Imagine that this could be any terrorists who use this way to finance them and then use this money against the soldiers whose pictures you see.
I don`t care about your feelings ladies,there are children of 20-25 years (soldiers) in Afghanistan who are fighting for you, I care about their feelings and this that maybe you finance their enemies.
sgp
I really hope someone to catch them
brenda
Just thought you might want to know, I’ve been looking at other sites as well and found out the guy who was trying to scam me uses the names: Jeff Miller, Scott Miller, Eric Miller, Brian Miller, Millman Paul, Miller Lesley and James Cardow. I found pictures of these men and they are the same guy as John Graham or Graham Johnson (he can’t figure out what his name really is).
Betty
Well, I was contacted by this guy on a dating site claiming to be Sgt Gary Shipley of the 75th brigade, based in Iraq. Within a week, he had declared to me via yahoo messenger that he wanted to marry me and that I was the love of his life. He requested that I purchase a Sat phone for him so that he could call me and gave me this dodgy email address, which I did contact and when it came back it was full bad english and broken english, I just knew this was not legitimate. I spent hours researching the internet and low and behold his picture pops up as a photo that has been used by scammers, couldnt believe it. I just feel so sorry for the soldier, whose pic is being used in this manner, does anyone know where I can report this to, somewhere official as I feel sorry for this soldier, regards
brenda
Betty, I feel the same way. I called the Attorney General’s office where I live and in KS and because I didn’t send money, they didn’t want to do anything. If you find out where to report the scam, please let me know as I would like to do the same.
Debbie Lynn
Betty and Brenda, I hate to tell you that no one will help you even if you send the scammers money…believe me, I have tried!!! The only thing that we can do is spread the word about the scammers…Tell everyone you know. I have sent emails to my congressman, govenor, states attorney’s office, ic3, secret service, my senator and president obama. none of which helped me! As far as me not capitalizing their titles…none of them are worth the titles that they bare! So that is why I say…open your mouth and spread the word…if you have FaceBook and other sites, even dating sites…post in their about scammers. The more people we can reach the better, it won’t stop them but it will hinder them in their scamming!
Kathy
I too, like everyone else was scammed by a so called Sargent First Class Bryan Jordan. He emailed me for 5 months and placed security calls from Afganistan to me. He said he was an only child, had two child even sent me a picture of him and his supposed kids, told me he was getting out the Air Force he was retiring he was a “Lifer”. He was sending me his private papers and clothes by way of UN courier Mr. Bellman who just happened to run into trouble in Ghana. Please send the money either Western Union or Money Gram. I told Mr. Bellman if he was a UN courier why wasn’t he asking them for help and not me to send money. Told this Bryan no money was coming he told me he was very hurt that I didn’t trust him. I would like to bring him out and have the FBI on him. These people are sick and hurtful.
Michelle
I have recently met the same David Dodson on IDATE.com but looking at the facebook picture, he changed that but I can tell just by his grammar and his story, he is up to no good! I never contact people on these sites but I did him and we even talked about scammers on line. He did say that if he called me he has a dutch accent bc that is where his parents were from but he lives in North Carolina now and of course he is a single father because his wife passes away. His IM is dodson20david, i kind of hoped i wouldn’t see his name on this site but I had a gut feeling I would!
Shari Fitzpatrick
Hi,
I have been communicating with a Wayne Jackson in the US Army stationed in Iraq. He has sent me all these photos of where he lives on base etc. Today he told me that someone had stolen about $10,000 from his bank account and that he had to freeze the account at Bank of America. I suppose I did not sound convincing that I believed his story, because he then sends me a Bank of America “statement” showing that he still has $3,000,000 in the account. This is probably another scam. I am waiting for tomorrow when he starts asking for money.
What do you think. Do you believe this is a scam.
Sharon
I found out only yesterday that the Matthew Lingo I’ve been talking to for the past year isn’t genuine. Came down to earth with a huge bump cos I’d put my heart and soul into building a relationship with his person only to find out its a scam. I have 4 pictures from him…all which I thought were genuine. My heart has been broken, I’m still in shock as I was 100% convinced I’d found my soul-mate!!. The only good thing is that I never parted with money. I’ve now reported the scam to my local police who will be arranging an appointment to come see me. I have also emailed the BBC following a programme that aired 31/1/11 on this very subject!! You really dont expect to go through this sh*t at the age of 41! I thought I’d found true love! How wrong could I be!!
Sharon
Oh and I also found the same picture of him on Myspace and Facebook as Samuel Lingo!
Jenn
I recently was befriended by a Sgt. Mark Mehlhoff. After about a week of being seduced he asked for my assistance to request a R&R Leave through his Commanding Officer lt.col.fred Bayron” at ltcolfredb@yahoo.com
he had advised me he did not have access to funds and would need my help paying $2,000 to get his travel arranged to meet. I dre
Denee Damas
I too have been talking with a man by SGT Steve Rodswell whos trying to get me to send him money for a leave to that same email address. DON”T DO IT! I believe it is a scam and i fully intend on messaging the Army about it.
Jenn
cont> i drew suspicious and began chatting with friends on his Facebook account, and found at least 2 others with the same dealings. Then another man Michael Hanks with the same M.O. that had at least 7 confirmed women who had been contacted asking for the same things. I also obtained a few emails from the CO which they requested to send the money via Western Union to a Jennifer Fern in Wallingford Ct. I researched her name and located a phone number and address. Please advise me on who to report this info to the proper authorities. Please see below this is an email that i was sent from the CO after i had requested the leave to plan our engagement. Women don’t fall for these scams, if it seems too good to be true it is, you are single not desperate and by no means would any REAL man ask for money from you.
—–Original Message—–
Date: Sunday, February 06, 2011 9:22:46 pm
To: “Jenn”
From: “lt.col.fred Bayron”
Subject: UPDATE!
Good day Ms Jenn,
This is Commander Fred in charge of the 6th Army Division in Camp Taji, Baghdad , Iraq.Service members and Defense Department civilians on 12-month orders in Iraq supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom have a rest and recuperation leave program that allows them take up to 15 days, excluding travel time, to visit family or friends in the United States.
Besides,Local commander in Iraq have a specific number of allocations for the program at any given time, and invoke operational requirements in deciding who goes and when. R&R periods are limited to one per 12-month period. In
Accordance with Directive 1327.5, R&R leave is considered regular, chargeable leave. Leave starts on the first minute of the day after arrival at the actual leave destination.
The R&R Program will not pay for
the traveler to fly from the APOD to the commercial airport nearest to the
approved leave address and back. Any movement by ground transportation will also
be paid for by the traveler.Currently designated APODS are Frankfurt (Rhein Main
Air Base), Hartsfield International Airport, Atlanta, DFW in Dallas, Ft.
Worth, San Diego-Lindbergh Field Airport , Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage,AK and
Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield in Fort Drum NY.
Moreover,I have looked into
the records of the troopers in my unit and realised that Sgt.Mark Mehlhoff is
entitled to a R&R leave been on a 12-month order and considering operational
requirements.You can get back to me if you are ready to take charge of the cost
of flight and everything this will cost as the troops has no access to their
funds here.In addition,the fee spend on the Leave will definitely be reimbursed
as the officer applied for refundable expenses while in service before his
deployment.We will send you the list of the information you need to provide
afterward and let you know the amount to pay.
Thanks for your
anticipated cooperation.
faithfully,
Lt.Col.Fred,
3rd platoon.
Anissa
I have been contacted by MSgt. Steve Jordan, USAF deployed in Afghanistan. Widower, 2 kids being raised by mother-in-law in Scotland. No other family. Life full of tragic deaths of loved ones. Met him when he responded to my profile on JDate. This guy was ready to declare a life-time of committed love within a couple of emails. Pictures of him. Name on the uniform is Jordan. Not sure if it is a MSgt. insignia or even a USAF uniform in the pictures. I booted him to the curb after reading this stuff. He didn’t get the chance to ask for money. I have pictures of him but I don’t know how to attach them. Email me and I will forward them to you.
Anissa
l rathbone
EDWARDS hes still scamming under name frank philips he been in touch poems e mails etc for last 2 months lovely photos4 l looking hot,2 with my guns,3 in a hummer 4 dressed as an iraqui come through on uk ARE YOU INTERESTED dating site wants money 4 phone service BEWARE
Krystle
hi i was wondering if anyone has been scammed by a SGT. Kenneth Lascot. My mom has been talking to him for 7 months and he is now asking her for money for a plane ticket home from Iraq. I am married to a soldier who has been deployed and know that they don’t pay for their own way home. Can you please help my mom doesnt want to belive me and i would like to show her proof of others being scammed by him.
thanks Krystle
Cheryl
Hi all. Thought I’d introduce a new spin to the army dating scam… I was contacted by a man claiming to be an aeronautical engineer working for NASA, deployed in IRAQ. He claims he lives in Vancouver (my hometown) and this will be his last job abroad – due back soon
. He is a widower (wife died 2 years ago with “cancer of the eyes”), with a 19yr old daughter in University studying law. We have been emailing for a few weeks now and I have been suspicious primarily due to his bad grammar… distinct whiff of Nigerian fraud scheme. It’s been fun getting his professions of undying love (story pretty much the same as outlined by others… moves very quickly… destiny… yada… yada…) but I was curious what the “catch” was. Why go to all this trouble? He called me one morning which was surprising — he had been saying that he needed to wait until he accrued enough credits to use the sat phone, but that was meaningless to me. When we spoke, it was very brief and he had an odd accent that did not fit his life story (born in Canada, raised in Texas, educated in California…). When I questioned his accent he became “sad”. Finally, after a few weeks of playing along, he advised it was his birthday and if I wanted to contact his commander (he gave a gmail address), then I could arrange a birthday package. I replied I would rather give him his gift in person… especially since he was due home so soon. I don’t hear from him for a few days and then I get the next layer: his leave has been postponed indefinitely due to a shortage of personnel, but… I could request an “RR package” from his commander and maybe I could get him home sooner. I have not contacted the commander to inquire any further about the “packages” — my “true love” did not mention money, but I’m assuming there is a cost for these packages… perhaps enough to cover travel back home. Anyhow — since I didn’t notice any similar NASA spins, thought I’d add my tale. I really wish there was a way to stop these guys or spread the word better. I am fortunate that I questioned him from the beginning (moved way too quickly) and the English didn’t add up, but I feel bad for the many women that do get scammed because these guys are incessant about picking away at our most vulnerable spots.
Karen Peterson
I too feel I am part of a scam. i met the Capt on Match.com. His name is Tim Rogers. He did the usual.. love you need you and want money to come home. HIs profile was a widower, one child. Nothing checks out with this guy. HIs language was horrible. Am sure he is not the person who sent pictures. Be warned to this and don’t give money.
Debbie Ruth
I have been contacted by a scammer who claims to be in the US Army stationed in Afghanistan. He is using the name Staff Sargeant Paul Smallings & has asked me to apply for leave for him & pay his airfare to fly to my city of residence so that we can be married. He uses the email paulsmallings@yahoo.com & has a Facebook account under the name Paul Smallings with a photo of a man in some type of military camo that is gray, white & black on the website. His IP address shows to be coming from Sunnyvale, CA & his ‘Capt. Micheal Brooks’ IP address shows to be coming from Kansas. Of course, the poor spelling & poor grammar were there, not answering relevent questions, and repeating how much he loves me, wants to marry me & repeatedly calling me ‘babe’. Also used bad poetry & song lyrics & said that he had made me his ‘beneficiary’ so that I could have control of this money, since he is on a peace mission he is not allowed access to his money & can not request leave for himself & is not allowed to pay for his own transportation back to the US. I wish I could somehow report this person, but just wanted to put something out there for unsuspecting women to be aware of!
Jodi
Hi everyone I have just fallen into the same scam only this man uses sgtdavesmith@yahoo.com I believed his every word. He promised my marriage and I fell for it sending him 4000 dollars to home to canada He useses the line that he gets into a care accident the day of flying home.A dr will call and say he is in comma.Five days later he awakes and communicates with you again telling you he is still coming home and how much he is missing you.they also use armyprotocoldpt1@gmail.com and jean barbara. be ware heis good.I still want to believe he is for real.
Kat
Hi contacted by a man going by the name Robert Parsons, using a New Zealand soldier’s pictures. Says he is a lieutenant in the Special Forces, stationed at Bragg NC. Says he is deployed in Afghanistan at the moment. He is an only child, mother and father are deceased. Mother was German, father American. Says his father was in the foreign services so he grew up in South Asia most of his life. Any of you come across this scammer? I have pics if you think you may have.
Kat
Oh the yahoo id i have of his is zoro_the_gunman
sadia
yes you are right he is a fake guy when he showed his pic to me i straight away asked if he is an aussie or a newzealander
sadia
hi kat i know that Robert Parsons too he told me same story abt himself…he never asked for money though he speakes hindi and punjabi really well … God knows if he is an indian or really a SF guy.. but if ur interested in chatting with a soldier i have a very good frnd capt. randall holmes he is very decent and genuine guy … like each other alot but cant marry coz of religious differences ..if ur polite down to earth type girl im sure he will like u …his id is …hrandall26@yahoo.com….hope this will work really well ..just wanted to help u..caio sadia
amanda
has anyone heard of a sgt micheal hays?? he had been trying to get me on yahoo. and when i finally talked to me he said he need money for a transit leave i know u dont have to pay for that so i knew right away it was a scam just wondering if he had tryed this with someone else if so let me know amandaray197612@aol.com
Virginia
I’ve been talking to this Guy who claims that he is a Captain in the Army stationed in Afghanistan.He goes by the name Leo Brennan After just a couple of emails he wanted to chat on yahoo and I did. After that he said that he wante to talk to me and that I should email militaryinquiry@mail2army.com to set up a phone line. He was quite the charmer and the pictures that he sent seem to be a couple yeras old. I even googled him and found that he had a myspace acct. unfourtunetrly I clicked on the wrong Leo Brennan. I clicked on the one that was from where he said he was from which would be Lancaster,Ca age 43 apparently the pictures that were being used was from another Leo Brennan on myspace. I have also sent him money but “suppossedly” to a nanny in Illinois that is taking care of his son. There are just certain things that don’t add up in what he says and I have questioned him about it and to no avail he states that someone must be using his pictures…Really, he’s just trying to turn the tables and keep his scam going. SO if anyone has heard of this Captain Leo Brennan please let me know if he’s scammed or is scamming you.
janet platz
Sir,
What/who is the best to report the scammer to inside the States. Especially when tried everything too get them off your back and I know for a fact that they are from Nigeria. Almost positive.
Thank you
Shanter
look on http://www.soldiersperspective.us/2010/07/28/the-wall-of-shame/
Paula B
First of all I would like to thank you for denouncing the situation. Second I would like to say that I sympathize with all the victims – the women and the sodiers – being a victim myself.
Thanks to you all i haven’t fallen to the story. I have to tell you then that i am not in any dating site. I just play and use facebook. Begining of February I got te following message:”I don’t think I have ever told you how I felt today, when i saw your profile. You look so cute and your deep blue eyes were so fascinating, I felt like I could lose myself in them.
I never use to believe in love at first sight, but today that i saw your profile, my heart raced and felt like it would burst out of my chest. It was like the home run feeling, that jump over the fence feeling, and my knees suddenly went weak.
I’m a military man, US Army is my regiment. I have been in the military for long. Am a man of good gesture very loving and caring… am new online it was my friend that introduce me to come over and meet responsible lady online, He met his new wife here and they are living happily together in the United State. I was frustrated by my ex wife and I almost lost my life.
MY ex wife left me with her son and ran off then the tribulation starts I have been alone for years and I decided that am not going to marry again but I believe life still need to go on since am still alive and healthy….. I have lots to say when I meet the woman of my own Am man of good faith and I believe that is what has been helping me.
It will be the best to let me have your email address for further discussion and probably email you some of my recent pictures, I will love to get to know you more. My email address is lt.colkevinarico@yahoo.com i will be expecting your good mail.
Have a great day.
Kevin.” with it a picture and a link to several others. From that day on I received several love messages and several marriage proposals. Having tried to understand what was going on and having noted language discrepancies – note that I’m not an english native speaker – i tried to find out where was he copying is love letters from. It was quite easy actually and my research led me to you, thank God. I decided then to play along to try to see if I was actually being a victim of a scammer. I AM. The “gentleman” tried to convince me that he was so much in love that he needed to come and see me. In order to do that I had to write to his General and the dialogue we had on messenger and that I recorded was the following:
lt.colkevinarico@yahoo.com diz:
i want us to meet as soon as possible. But, i dont know if you can seek for permission for me
Paula diz:
I seek permission for you?
lt.colkevinarico@yahoo.com diz:
yep
Paula diz:
How come?
lt.colkevinarico@yahoo.com diz:
it is allowed in the army for ones spouse to ask for the permission of her man
Paula diz:
but i’m not your spouse
How would that be?
lt.colkevinarico@yahoo.com diz:
you tell them you are my wife to be
Paula diz:
And what do I do then
Who ddo I go to
lt.colkevinarico@yahoo.com diz:
you send a mail to the office
Paula diz:
which office?
lt.colkevinarico@yahoo.com diz:
i will send you the email address
Paula diz:
Do but then not only the email address you have to send me all the information about you that I need
lt.colkevinarico@yahoo.com diz:
yep, i will do that
Paula diz:
I suppose that I will need you rank, number and the likes
What does it mean for if I ask your permission
lt.colkevinarico@yahoo.com diz:
yes, i will give to you all
if i ask them personally, they will not give me because they will think i’m trying to avoid my responsibilities
Paula diz:
Explain me as if I was too dumb what it means to ask for your permission
lt.colkevinarico@yahoo.com diz:
is for us to meet. If you are not interested no problem
Paula diz:
I’m not saying that I’m not interested
What I am trying to understand is what that means
Does it mean I am asking a leave for you to come and see me?
Am I asking for your retirement?
lt.colkevinarico@yahoo.com diz:
yes, that is what it means
Paula diz:
what? leave or retirement?
lt.colkevinarico@yahoo.com diz:
leave
Paula diz:
See now I’m starting to understand
Don’t forget that I’m not a military and I don’t know the rules
lt.colkevinarico@yahoo.com diz:
ahahahhahaha……… are you afraid?
Paula diz:
of what?
lt.colkevinarico@yahoo.com diz:
of the military
Paula diz:
no
lt.colkevinarico@yahoo.com diz:
you have been in the military before?
Paula diz:
but being a practical person i’m trying to understand the procedures
no
and that’s why i’m trying to understand
lt.colkevinarico@yahoo.com diz:
oh k
Paula diz:
That’s why i asked you to explain as if i was too dumb what it means and what aer the procedures
I know about my job you know about yours and i’m trying to learn from you
lt.colkevinarico@yahoo.com diz:
what happens is this, when we are in war zone like here we dont really get leave or vacation. Especially, higher rank officers like me. But if you ask for a permission for me, they will approve it and understand we just met and we have to plan our lives and other things
Paula diz:
That’s understandable.
Then tell me who shoul I approach?
Have you spoken to your general?
lt.colkevinarico@yahoo.com diz:
yeah, they will now send you a mail of my ticket fee, they will pay half of it and you the other half.
you will send a letter to this email address
Paula diz:
I pay the other half?
lt.colkevinarico@yahoo.com diz:
yep, that is the normal protool
Paula diz:
Ok
do you have any idea how much it will be?
and to whom i have to pay?
lt.colkevinarico@yahoo.com diz:
they always book a first class ticket for us
Paula diz:
hmmmmmm
and
lt.colkevinarico@yahoo.com diz:
they will send you the payment procedures and the CSO’s name
Paula diz:
ok
lt.colkevinarico@yahoo.com diz:
the CSO is the one that will book my flight and get back to you on my schedule flight
Paula diz:
Give them my hotmail address so that the mail doesn´t get lost
how long will it take for them to contact me?
lt.colkevinarico@yahoo.com diz:
within 24 hours
Paula diz:
oh good
is it possible for you to ask them to contact me
lt.colkevinarico@yahoo.com diz:
you are the one to write to them
Paula diz:
ok ok then give me address and if everything goes smoothly you will be here in no time
lt.colkevinarico@yahoo.com diz:
yes
deptofusarmy3id@aol.com
Paula diz:
and how should I address them
lt.colkevinarico@yahoo.com diz:
sir, application for the release leave of Lt.col Kevin Arico
Paula diz:
don´t i have to give them your number and your exact location
After that he tried to divert my attention. Then I asked him when Was his birtday and he asked me for a blacberry torch. I played along and even today he asked me for shirts, shoes- actually some nike and a camera. He sent me the following address JOSIAH GBENGA, 32B IJAPO RD, AKURE, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA. 23434. so that I could send him the items. I’m just waiting for him to contact me again so that I can tell him what I think about this kind of scum.
By denouncing I only hope that there are other women that don’t fall prey of these disgusting people. Thanks again for all the help that you gave me. Only hope that therea are more that do what I did and that may come to you as unscathered as I am.
By the way does anybody know how may I send the pictures that he sent me so you know who he is impersonating?
God bless you all. and thank you again. Keep up the good work
Sheila Mileham
Please could you check for me if you do have a Captain Thomas Raymond in th US army who is in I Iraq at the moment he has a photo on Facebook and this sounds like a scam to me as his English and spelling is atrocious and awful for a captian
Thank you for your time.
linda
I was wondering may i join the club. I can only thank God that my son is truly in the service and i told him about the soldier i met on line. the next day he called me and read me an article about these people scamming. My scammer is named Kenneth Ralph, captain in iraq, outside of Baghdad on a secret mission. First he tried to get me to get the phone, which thankfully i didn’t. Now we are onto the financial adviser part of the scam. Also the person at Fidelity Investments is named Stanley McChrystal who is a retired 4 star general.
Tina
OMG!! The person who tried to scam me is also Kenneth Ralph, a captain in Iraq, outside of Baghdad on a secret mission. He also tried to get me to get the phone and I didn’t because I told him I had read about the scam. I had also worked at the Army Personnel Command on a contract and was able to contact someone there and found out that there was no Kenneth Ralph in the U.S. Army. When I confronted him he said it was a misunderstanding and now I can’t get on my instant messaging without him being popping up.
Tina
Kenneth Ralph k.ralph10@yahoo.com is also going by the name Kenneth Foell and Tim Scott. You can look all three up on facebook, he is using the same picture.
Tina
Just an FYI ladies, don’t give out your telephone number to anyone you don’t know!!
Lucy
Has anyone encountered a Lt Gary Search serving in Iraq? not sure if it a scam or not.. will not send pictures other than from the websitell
Lucy
Has anyone been in contact with a Lt Gary Search “serving ” Iraq? Not sure if he a scam or not… he is firefighter..
thanks
Lucy
More about Lt Gary Search,, I did get the phone. and we had a total of 3 calls and he stated that he kept trying to call, but it was either the weather, or a bad connection. Is there such a thing as a vacation? And if they are truly in the military.. why do they use YAHOOO.. for emaiL?
Another question is: anyone used Frank David to send money to in Nigeria? thanks,,,
Tina
If they are truly in the army they would have a .mil account that they could us.
Fiona
I need help. He claims to be a widow from Alexandria MN now is in Iraq till end of 2011 before moving on to Afghanistan. He’s using sgt.sidneylallen@yahoo.com and giving me his commander’s generalstanleymcchrystal@usa.com who continues to advise money to be sent via western union. We’re struggling or I’m struggling for my sanity/insanity. Please do prove me right saying that he’s not real.
Lucy
ask him about where he is from.. for example.. where Alexandia is.. and what is the area knowen for.. it is called the land of 10,000 lakes..
and ask him what towns are around there.. Staples, Brainerd, Baxter, Crosby..
Hope this helps..
I grew up in that area..
Tina
The military uses a .mil account for their email address not @usa.com
brenda
fiona,
ask him to send you an email from his military email….guarantee he won’t and will evade the request and make all kinds of excuses. also ask for his name, rank and serial number, again he will evade. also, each base has a PX where they can wire money if it’s necessary. if they need you to send something, or vice versa….they have an APO which means no reason for the third party to get involved in delivery. also, lucy has a great suggestion about questioning him about the area. i got sucked in myself through the holidays, fortunately, i had no money to send and a friend who’s husband was an ex marine and gave me good information.
these guys are disgusting, using the military as their cover to try to scam woman. that name is familiar, so more than likely he is a scam. i spent alot of time looking into the whole scam thing and it truly makes me sick. good luck…b
Fiona
To put in more details, he said he’s Sgt. Sidney Allen Jenkins deployed under Special Troops from Virginia…has 2 daughters, Rachel, 17 and Christine 13 now being taken care by his parents. He can be found on Facebook or rather he found me. He seems so real “in photos” but I can’t convince myself of the poor logistic setup he mentioned there in Camp Victory.
Sandi
I am currently communicating with a Sgt Duane Rancourt in Afganistan. He too declares his undying love and devotion for me, claims in army for 18 yrs, divorced w/10 yr old son and soon to retire and come home and wants to have a life with me. He has never asked me for anything (yet) but I wonder why he is so devoted to someone he hasn’t met. Has anyone heard of him? I know not to give him anything (especially after finding this site) but would love to know if he’s just another pig.
Evette Hoffman
It’s like reading one of “Duane’s” emails to me! I too have been emailing this person. I do believe though that the real Duane Rancourt isn’t doing this. This person told me that he doesn’t have an address to send him letters or packages because he’s in a desert camp. They also said that as soon a he can get some kind of satelite phone he will call me and he can work on his leave papers retire. Just wanted to let you know it’s happened to me too. I believe this person stole Duane’s ID.
Sandi
Evette I hate to tell you its the same Duane. He told me all those same things, Cant get letters or gifts, is in camp in the desert, do not try to search for him on the web because the Taliban will find him or you, his commander has a satellite phone, he’s getting ready to retire. Yadda yadda. I confronted Duane because I found his PHOTOS on another military scammers website, the same photos he sent to me! When I confronted him with it, he told me I have trust issues! Then he disappeared. Now that’s real love, right? “Your” Duane is a punk. I told him to go f… himself and I suggest you do the same. I told him to stay where he is and to send the real men home! Sorry about our luck!
Lucy
transitdept@fireman.net is this website..anyone else fimilar with:
Jane
Have been contacted by what I believe to be two new scammers. Having read what is on here and following instructions for checking given by CJ they are scamming.
1) usual drill … wife died no parents one child being looked after by maid, in Iraq, claims to be Sgt Billy Christoff (this name clearly shown on photo he sent) email bhillyarry@yahoo.com which IP is sunnyvale CA. Thinks I am going to part with £40,000 … in his dreams!
2) claims to be businessman in Christchurch, NZ who is in Nigeria buying antiques. He thinks he is getting USD $500 to pay for shipping of these to NZ. Appears on nzdating as lonelyjames with email jameshughes@yahoo.com and you guessed it IP is sunnyvale, CA.
I have reported both of these to website as scammers but look out for them cropping up on other sites. Have sent details to this site (CJ) and can supply details / pictures / nigerian phone number for second one.
Keep up the good work. Will look on your site for a soldier to adopt who may like a nutty brit science teacher to write to.
cathy
Hi..Like a lot of people on here,I too would like to find the real guy in the photos that a scammer used to scam me…claimed he was daniel vincent a helicopter pilot in Kabul..If anyone else knows of him could they get in touch with me..also have several photos of him..my email address is…raecatherine@rocketmail.com.
thanks to you all…
cathy.
Fiona
Hope anyone can identify this Sidney Jenkins on Facebook. He posted photos with his 2 girls and his buddy John. I asked for his address and he hesitated saying that he’d to be careful not to be fraud BY ME!
Fiona
Does anyone come across below? The general gave another agent to collect the money. Pls advise if that’s the way it works.
Hello Fiona,
We Would like to thank you for the help you made in ensuring the U.S Military doesnt have a bad name
We have made the arrest of our Agent Claudine McBride and we have moved the payment of the leave form for Sgt Sidney Jenkins to the below information…
Name: Sherrie Howard
City: Cincinnati
State: Ohio
Zipcode: 45216
Country : U.S.A
So We would like you to make payment for the Leave Application Form as fast as possible so that we do not cancel his Leave Application…
Waiting to read back from you soon,
General Stanley McChrystal.
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342….
Sent: Mon, Feb 28, 2011 10:00 am
Subject: Re: Payment Information For Leave Application…..
Hello Fiona,
Thanks for getting back to me and i will want you to know that i had to wait for your reply so that i can see what i can do if you are ready for the leave application and now that you replied i am so happy and i can see you are really interested to get your soldier man’s leave so that he can be with you……
As i have told you yesterday that i will be traveling today Monday i had to shift my flight so that i could take your soldier man’s leave form along with me to the state’s for entry and that way we can proceed..
And all i want you to do now is you have to remit the total amount of $399USD today so that i can travel to the state’s by tomorrow…..
BELOW IS THE U.S MILITARY ACCOUNTANT PAYMENT DETAILS THAT YOU NEED FOR THE TRANSFER SO I WILL LIKE YOU TAKE THIS WESTERN UNION PAYMENT DETAILS TO THE WESTERN UNION OUTLET CLOSE TO YOU AND MAKE THE PAYMENT……
CLAUDINE MCBRIDE
City: COLLEGEPARK,
State: GEORGIA,
Country:USA.
Zipcode: 30337…
And once you make the payment i will want you to get back to me with the scanned copy of the receipt…….
Hope to read from you soon..
Regards,
General Stanley McChrystal.
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342….
— On Mon, 28/2/11, generalstanleymcchrystal@usa.com wrote:
From: generalstanleymcchrystal@usa.com
Subject: Re: Leave Application
Received: Monday, 28 February, 2011, 6:29 AM
Hello Fiona,
Thanks for the leave application, i will want to you that i will include your soldier man’s leave file to the leave application that are going for there leave by next month and i will like you to know that here in the military it is under the military protocols that any leave application the applicant will have to pay the sum of $399 USD for the leave application form and the payment must be made to the U.S military head quarter’s in USA….
All i wait now is the completion of your aplication, and that is if you remit the $399 USD as soon as possible….
NOTE: i will be traveling to the state by Monday and i will like you make the payment via western union today so that i can take his leave form along to the state for entry….
Hope to read from you soon..
Regards,
General Stanley McChrystal.
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342….
Jane
Hi Fiona … if you read what is on here from CJ you will learn that leave does NOT have to be paid for. In fact I even looked at the defence office blurb from Washington and they clearly lay out how much leave a soldier gets. Don’t pay a penny (oops sorry cent for those in USA) it is all part of the scam. Jane
Lucy
my scammer tried to get me to lie to a lawyer saying that I am his wife, and to collect an inheritance for him, I refused. I checked online for the lawyer, and could not find him , except for possible fraudlent picture.. Noah Kammer Chamberlin from Malaysia..the scammer could not understand why I would not lie for him.
I have also checked his ISP addresses,,, they have come from Chicago, Cal, UK, nothing from where he is stationed..
Fiona
Here’s the final episode but he’s still typing online, just can’t let go. Please enjoy the drama and will give you the final lines later. Anyway, thanks for the help.
Here goes “live”:
sgt.sidneylallen is Available
sgt.sidneylallen : j
are you here
Me: i can be anywhere
sgt.sidneylallen : lol
i am scared now
Me: as if i could
sgt.sidneylallen : 6 people died and 20 injured in patrol today
Me: where
sgt.sidneylallen : here in baghdad
Me: you mean it just happened
sgt.sidneylallen : as we were there
Me: so why you’re here
you should be busy
sgt.sidneylallen : we have finished with bringing in people to the camp
Me: but you still should be engaged doing something
at least not here online talking to me
sgt.sidneylallen : i just dont know what to do
Me: and you’ve been on job for 20 years +
sgt.sidneylallen : i mean i am depressed
seing people die
Me: for US soldier, i’d think he’d anxious to flush out the bastards
sgt.sidneylallen : yea i am anxious but we are not much here anymore
Me: what mean by that
you’re there and you have job on hand
sgt.sidneylallen : we are not much here in camp
so we are going to go in full force
cos we are angry
Me: of course you guys should be angry
sgt.sidneylallen : yes we are
Me: that’s why there’re lots of things to do
sgt.sidneylallen : thinking of what to do
Me: tactics are in place
it’s US military
sgt.sidneylallen : yes
Me: it’s not adhoc scenario
sgt.sidneylallen : we are going in an hour to retaliate
Me: that’s what i think of US m.o.
even those at base would have tasks to do
sgt.sidneylallen is Available
sgt.sidneylallen : so what do you think
Me: why should i think of what you guys are supposed to do
you sign up for the job and you know the duty
sgt.sidneylallen : i meant about the way its all going
Me: it’s the profile of iraq which US forces well aware of
sgt.sidneylallen : yea
we are
so we are up for it
Me: US got themselves into the bind, they should work their way out of it which they’re doing
sgt.sidneylallen : yes
so honey what are you doing
Me: going thru office papers
sgt.sidneylallen : ok
Me: you probably find me a discerning person now
sgt.sidneylallen : come again
i dont understand
Me: you mean why i am that
sgt.sidneylallen : yea
Me: to me there is a big difference between an emergency and a self-inflicted wound
i just look at the facts
how the situation developed, how serious the situation, and how they can or cannot get through things on their own
sgt.sidneylallen : well thats ok
Me: no you don’t
you don’t know me
sgt.sidneylallen : i have gotten to start knowing you
Me: so you’re not sure if i’m clearly a compassionate person
sgt.sidneylallen : well tell me are you really compassionate
Me: i believe that i should do unto others as i would have them do unto me
and i know that friends help their friends
sgt.sidneylallen : ok
yea
Me: but with compassion is just one side of the coin
the other side that also expects others to hold up their end of the bargain
so i help others but it is with the expectation that others don’t take advantage of me or try to put one over on me
sgt.sidneylallen : well honey you see what just happened
Me: in short, i expect others to treat me as i treat them
i know where you want to lead me to
sgt.sidneylallen : that is the more reason i have to leave here quickly or do you want me to die here
Me: and you are bringing my more hard-edged side to come out
sgt.sidneylallen : yes
well i have to speak the truth
Me: my compassion is tempered by realism
sgt.sidneylallen : lol
Me: and you still can laugh
so it’s not that bad
sgt.sidneylallen : its very bad
but what you said made me smile a bit
Me: why
like i have too much head and too little heart
sgt.sidneylallen : try to be more compassionate
Me: my sympathy is balanced by critical evaluation
sgt.sidneylallen : so honey have you gotten back to the general
Me: nope
i don’t believe all these
you are serving in US army, not iraqi
sgt.sidneylallen : yea
you dont know the us military protocols
Me: i went along with that mmtn eventhough i knew it’s a fraud
is only because of my desire to reach out to you
but things’re worsening
sgt.sidneylallen is Available
Me: being in a jury doesn’t need to be a legal graduate
sgt.sidneylallen : babe i have told you this before that some one is using this to implicate us …….
Me: to US army
sgt.sidneylallen : yes
and that is been retified now
Me: how
it’s 21st century
you have blackberry
sgt.sidneylallen : no
Me: you better move on to another one
sgt.sidneylallen : why do you ask
Me: i told you if you truly believe what you find now is what you want
you will do what it’s worth
sgt.sidneylallen : yes babe i know
but as for now i will like you still help me out here
only if you want me to die here
Me: but obviously you did find what you want but that’d be an “it”
sgt.sidneylallen : you are what i want
and that i can give my life for you to live
Me: and now i found it funny
sgt.sidneylallen : why???
Me: “it” and “ip” when i was named by some solicitors
too close to pronounce and they wrote my name “IT”
sgt.sidneylallen : lol
Me: you don’t want me in person
be honest
sgt.sidneylallen : i am honest i want you in person
i can pick up the bible and swear
Me: don’t give me that
sgt.sidneylallen : you know i dont play with it
Me: i’m not syaing that you’re playing with it
i don’t take in
sgt.sidneylallen : babe i know how you fill there
but i am honest and i dont like to hurt any one coz i hate been hurt
Me: no one wants to be hurt
i told you i’d want to know you even you’re not who you claim you’re
sgt.sidneylallen : i am and i will like you to give it a try and see if i am not gonna be with you
Me: but you continue to be like that
sgt.sidneylallen : like what
Me: you’re not sidney jenkins
sgt.sidneylallen : i am
and why do you say that???
Me: because i’m right
sgt.sidneylallen : then what is my name
???
Me: how would i know
you can be anyone online
sgt.sidneylallen : then i am telling you my name now
Me: or you’re sidney jenkins but not in US army
and i should tell you my name now
sgt.sidneylallen : i am Sidney Jenkins and iam in th US army
Me: would i get a heart attack
sgt.sidneylallen : yes
Me: yes what
and i’d die hard
sgt.sidneylallen : smile
babe i dont like you doubting me
Me: i don’t like that as well
sgt.sidneylallen : so i want you take me for who i am
Me: i want to believe because i want what should be good
sgt.sidneylallen : we are on the same side
Me: i can’t even prove your ID or any public records
i think i can
sgt.sidneylallen : you know i cant give my ID out and please dont give it out even if i give it to you
ok
Me: but i feel i’m insane
sgt.sidneylallen : so all i want you to do now is that you try and get me out of here and see if i am real or not
you are not
ok
Me: you are not from MN
or from anywhere
sgt.sidneylallen : why do you say that
Me: what you’ve been asking me to do
sgt.sidneylallen : i am from MN OK
Me: all fall into the online scam tactics
sgt.sidneylallen : NEVER BABE
Me: i was told leave does NOT have to be paid for
sgt.sidneylallen : do you know you are talking to a military personel
who told you that???
Me: i told myself not to proceed as i’m not those that can’t live without a man
i can
with proven record haha
sgt.sidneylallen : babe the money you are paying for will be refunded to you once my leave is been granted
ok
and you have nothing to lose here
ok
Me: it doesn’t make send
sense
of course i can check with the defence office
but why should i if all environmental evidences are telling me that it’s a fraud
sgt.sidneylallen : where do you ask about that???
Me: what where
sgt.sidneylallen : i mean who told you all that??
Me: ex boss in US
sgt.sidneylallen : smile
what is his personality
??
Me: my brother-in-law’s sister is in US
what about his personality
sgt.sidneylallen : hey what is there personality???
are they in the USarmy
Me: the son
sgt.sidneylallen : and serving
Me: he said so but i didn’t go in-depth
notyet
sgt.sidneylallen : so hwy do you tell me all this that he tell you all about me
i told you i dont like my woman tell people about me
Me: hey where’s that come from
sgt.sidneylallen : telling
Me: have we ever mentioned any other women in our conversation
sgt.sidneylallen : no
but i dont like that you say to me
Me: fine
we should stop then
sgt.sidneylallen is Available
sgt.sidneylallen : ?
Me: what are they for
sgt.sidneylallen : honey
i dont understand why
you cant just get me here
dont make me cry
Me: the truth is out there, right
sgt.sidneylallen : which truth
no hope
it seems i am cursed
Me: you mean i have ways to know or what
sgt.sidneylallen : and you are making things worse
Me: yes if i did go ahead to check
sgt.sidneylallen : honey why dont you just do it for us
dont make friends make fun of me
Me: now
i’ll do if all doubts are cleared and that means i have to check
sgt.sidneylallen : check what
?
Me: and there’s army cid to do the job
that’s the worst i think
sgt.sidneylallen : check what ?
Me: this online thing
all these communications
sgt.sidneylallen : how
Me: emails to and fro
sgt.sidneylallen : how will u check that
Me: is not me do the checking
sgt.sidneylallen : then who
?
Me: army cid
sgt.sidneylallen : but i told you not to let anyone know that i chat with you
Me: you never say that
how come all these
you chat with my girl
sgt.sidneylallen : yes
but she is family
i meant only family
i am hiding online
Me: what mean by hiding online
sgt.sidneylallen : do you know i only appear visible to you
Me: did you tell her not to tell the italian boy
sgt.sidneylallen : and my kids
Me: how would i know
sgt.sidneylallen : i am not sure
Me: you don’t want other women seeing you
maybe they are the victims
sgt.sidneylallen : yes and men
no
Me: sound dramatic
sgt.sidneylallen : i am not allowed to come online all the time
Me: that how scammer works
to isolate the prey
i know that
sgt.sidneylallen : i dont like you calling me a scam
Me: without doing this online thing
i learnt from police school
sgt.sidneylallen : that what
Me: how to take the target down
sgt.sidneylallen : well cant you just help me be there
and have faith
Me: you’re persistent
give me the military id
sgt.sidneylallen : i am not
Me: i’ll go ahead to do the checking
you come clean and i’ll proceed
sgt.sidneylallen : i cant give you military id
for security reasons
you not talking
?
Me: for my security reasons i would say
sgt.sidneylallen : ok
i think i will just have to die here
or in afghanistan
or maybe i kill myself
it seems i am cursed
you there?
Me: still
sgt.sidneylallen : did you read it
its seems i am cursed
Me: because of me
sgt.sidneylallen : no
i dont think straight and i think of just you helping me and i am too persistent
Me: nay you’re thinking straight enough
sgt.sidneylallen : crying now
Me: kind of dead set
sgt.sidneylallen : no way anymore
to get out of here
i just have to forget it and tell the general that you are not applying anymore
Me: so
sgt.sidneylallen : i die here
and my parents bury me
i only pity my kids
sgt.sidneylallen is Available
sgt.sidneylallen :
you there
Me: wonder who am i talking to
you have character change
sgt.sidneylallen : no honey
pls
you did something now
you there
Me: yes
sgt.sidneylallen : so you make me cry
honey you asked the military cid
i know
army cid
sgt.sidneylallen is typing…
Talking to sgt.sidneylallen
Jane
Hi Fiona
Thanks for the entertaining read. They just don’t get it do they! Keep winding the bastard up. Jane
Katie
I met this guy on a dating site. He claims to be a army artiliary sgt. I was talking to him and I am sorry to say this guy took me for 600. When I sent it to him, then I got a message from his friend Tommy Chad telling me that his plane went down 5 hours after leaving Iraq. For two days I talked to his commander and his friend Tommy. Then I got to talk to him he told me he needed 1200 more to come home to get real medical help. I got a call from a number I didnt reconize so when I asked him about it seld he never called me that he was just getting back from the hospiter from treatment.That the agent now seld he needed 2,000 to get home to get proper medical treatment. He wouldnt tell me what unit he was in or anything. He told me his name was Scott David Steven and he was born 1/1/77 that his fav colers were blue and pink, and he only liked pop music. That his parents were killed in a auto accident, and he had a sister he didnt stay in contact with. He had a son he didnt want to talk about.He told me that since I wouldnt help him he would find someone that would. So be cautions of this email address:scott_steven752@yahoo.com. He is a scam artist. The sherif here ran the email and he has quite a little enterprise going.
Fiona
It seems the 8th day of March giving women power to have him finally confessed he’s a scam. He’s a Nigerian teen as he took a pic from his mobile with a +234 number. He did it partime to earn a bit money and he’s going back to school as told.
He said he could give me a military ID and if so that’d be one of Bob Jenkins whose profile he took from MySpace. He wondered why I didn’t ask a photo in uniform. He said the guy’s still in Iraq, a real widower…but nay, see from http://www.datanta.com/user-view_user-490699.html, the guy is a crook and quite a busy one on various dating websites like Netlog. If I received his photo in uniform, then I could be Princess Fiona if I wore like one.
I was talking to Daniel for the past 2 months and I’m impressed as he did great work. I told him to think BIG, not in scam as he could have achieved a lot more with his mindset.
I repeatly told him before his confession that I’d continue to talk eventhough he’s not a soldier in real and I mean it. He said even I checked on the IP address, I’d still find it from US as he worked on the VPN and the email address expired the same day. He didn’t come online probably because his internet required top-up and he didn’t get paid from the legendary scammer Wong Chee Hong. Anyway, he said that biz would have to move to Australia and New Zealand as people in US knew their tacts. So that’s how the episode ended and wolves are still out there and we have to take care. Thanks for prompting and helping me out!!
Katie
The email is missing a 4 so its scott_steven7524@yahoo.com
Fiona
http://www.romancescam.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=52&p=187955
Here’s the wolf of the same kind. To remain in biz, he’d better do something with his hairline. It’s retreating(lol-Hey Daniel, sorry to use your line)!
Fiona
well he is not even a teen actually
Fiona
Great boy, you used my email. Stop that though you’re really cute.
Indar
has anyone been contacted by “Brigadier Douglas Henry” , serving in Iraq in the 3rd infantry division of US army ? beware Ladies i’m sure his message was fake and i really want to know the real person of this soldier to tell him that a scammer was stolen and used his photos (many photos) to commit a crime through facebook. He made contact with me on around end of jan. you can find “Douglas Henry” profile photo on facebook with the army cloth and US flag behind him
colette
I am a belgian women. I has been contacted by a lovely and charming man, CO US Army, based in Iraq.Name:Micheal Wilson ,widower, a son 14 y old.He says he had a package for me. He asks a diplomat to bring it to me. But the diplomat is blocked at customs in Ghana because he forgot to validate the stamps! What an idiot diplomat! who wants me to pay 3000 euros (4,132 USD) via Western Union immediately and urgently!!!..
Fortunately I’m not fallen into the trap but I give you the names and addresses of these scammers.Micheal_Wilson@live.com and his diplomat amos_boadu@live.com
I really feel sorry for the real soldiers who don’t know their names are being used from scammers.
colette
correction! sorry ! Micheal_Wilson20@live.com! is the just address!
FIonaDaniel
hey @ Its just a scam they are all from nigeria
FIonaDaniel
hey @colette Its just a scam they are all from nigeria
FIonaDaniel
and another warning cashiers checks to be sent too
colette
Thanks you Fiona! but no money sent! I was not trapped…I just reported the scam and the emailadresses of scammers.
Star Welsh
I have a friend is involve with a soldier name Dean Johnson (which I believe is his last name) He has her bank account and what her send 3200.00 to him by western union but it is not her money but his. Then he is going to send her money to buy cell phones because they need them. Now he is in Nigeria to help out with a bomb scared or actually bombed airport. She claim that she has his tranfers papers and SS#. I need to know if this guy is a scam. She will not let me have his SS#. She said he loves her. PLEASE HELP
Star Welsh
UPDATE: My friend receive more money from Dean Johnson. He sent 5500 to her and she send 1930 each day to him. Now she is using a friend to help her to send the money. She is not listening to anyone except Dean Johnson. But she did lose 1000 of his money which she did not steal at all. He will not talk to her but just said she is going to be into trouble. I wish someone would help and show her she is taking advange of. I wish someone out there know this Dean Johnson.
Lee
I got an email in my facebook inbox. Thought it was strange, particularly to have such a high ranking individual have such poor grammer with what is suppossedly his mother language! lol
I googled the text and go there…here is the post, and a link to his profile. The last name is real, probably stolen from a legitimate member of the military is what I’m guessing. Here’s the email exactly as I received it:
I am a military officer, US Army is my regiment. I have been in the military over 20years. Am a man of good gesture very loving and caring… am new online it was my friend that introduced me to come over and meet responsible lady online because he met his wife through this medium and they are living happily together in the United State.
I was frustrated by my ex wife and I almost lost my life. My ex wife left me and ran off. Since the tribulation started I have been so downcast lonely for 5years and I decided that am not going to marry again but I believe life still need to go on since am still alive and healthy. I have lots to say but i hope to unburden my hearts to you if i may have the opportunity to meet you for real. Really I am a man of good faith and I believe that is what has been helping me. I am presently working with UNITED NATION peacekeeping operations in Dafur Sudan.
It will be the best to let me have your email address for further discussion, I will love to get to know you more.
Daniel
Here’s the profile:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100001727383246
Lee
I apologize, but for wahtever reason the link does not take you to his profile, it kicks back to mine.
Dear moderators: could you kindly remove the link that contains *my* Facebook info?
Apologies once and gain, and thank you!
(If you would like me to send his photos, etc. to you please advise of the best way).
m rubio
contacted by Tom Wedel…sound familiar to anyone?
jess
I was almost caught, also, by a Bob Washington claiming to be from Kenilworth, IL. I was thrown by how quickly the scammer moved and being a bit of a researcher tried to find what his house looks like…..nothing.
The thing that gets me is who do the photos that were sent to me belong to? The real person looks like such a nice person that I would like for him to know he is being used. Recommendations of where to send the photos and information?
irene
Hi I have been in contact with a Sergeant Philip L Ramos. He claims to be in Afghan rank E6. After communicating for over 6 weeks and telling me that he is retireing onn the 25th of March he told me that he would like me to recieve a parcel on his behalf…..Firts I said no and refused but after speaking to some friends we decided it could do no harm as I am wating for him to ask for money…… Well he was very excited and promised to give the diplomat all my details (i did not give my adress). The nest day i started recieving E-mails from the “diplomat” and then the fowwoling day the diplomet ran out of money on the way here. I was then asked to HELP him with USD5000.00. I just said no and now Philip Ramos is very hurt that I don’t trust him enough to help him as he would repay me the money on the 25th…..t just feel so unreal as I see him when we speak on msn and he looks so real, but his english is also not the best but I will not send him any money no matter what. I would just love to know if there is a Sergent Philip Lowhorn Ramos age 51 out threre and that he should know that this guy is is using his ID. This is the e-mail he is using philip.l.ramos@live.com
and the diplomat is Phillip Hillhouse
phillip.diplomat.hillhouse@gmail.com
He actually phone me from SA and told me he is in Ghana…….
Carol
I was just scammed but only by love…his name was sgt. Elek Watkins…He is smooth and he did not ask for money but i understand he did from some other lady. I think that horrible thing is the soldiers pic’s that are being used and they do not even know it and us who would love to support a soldier and be in love are not sure if we can trust one if they even talk to us now…..I am so sorry to all of you that have lost money.
carol
Spoke to a lady on hotmail msn who ryan rivera had added. I warned her he was a scammer. 2 Days later she got back to me saying she had been talking to him on match.com. He hadn’t asked her but other women she warned he had asked them for money
TychaBrahe
I just got one, via Facebook mail, from someone whose name claims to be Johan Clement, but claims to be named Johun McKnight, with that as a yahoo.com e-mail address.
His Facebook account has ten pictures, all copies of two different shots.
I’ve reported him to Facebook, but since I have his Yahoo e-mail, I think I’ll have some fun with him.
Jersey
I did much the same with the one that scammed me, I made him answer questions and totally let him dig himself in deeper and deeper! Dumb jerks!
Lori
I have meet a SSG Lingo on facebook – we have been IM on yahoo. He now wants me to sign up for a secure phone line using USarmyenquiries@adnmail.com Has anyone else been asked to use this email address?
Nini
Have you not noticed that they always seem to have christian names as surname as well. ie : Robert Chris / Sean Bradley / Andrew Peter /
There must be something we can do about these guys. had one who got upset with me because I told him the poem he wrote for me was his, and how could I even begin to think that he had “stolen” it lol
Annonn
Ladies listen VERY carefully if these guys are really US Service members then they will email you from their military email address two they will NOT need to beg you for money to talk to them as they can talk to you free of charge on the computer and yes they can also use the webcam if they have one.Also very important the service member has to request leave not anyone else and it does NOT have to be paid for.
Sunnyvale California is where yahoo is located that is why the isp shows Sunnyvale California.
Also the service member has no need for your money they have debit cards linked to their own bank accounts THEY have access to their own money at all times.
also many of these scammers use common american names and they use others pics many times they are just young unintelligent ugly poor uneducated africans who sit in an internet cafe all day I had one to ask me for 1200 us dollars because his mum had fibroids and needed surgery hes still waiting for that money.
ALways follow your gut instinct ask questions ask for proof ask them why dont they email you from theri military email accounts if they come up with an excuse trust me it is a SCAM! if you have any further questions you may email me at igotmyown00@gmail.com
Remember real REAL US SERVICE members do not use free email accounts as they have a military email account and they are not and will not be in africa nor do they need money from you for any reason.
NEVER EVER SEND MONEY TO ANYONE U DO NOT KNOW.
As for my email please scammers stay da hell away because I know a scammer when i come into contact with one.
To everyone else once you realize it is a scam cut off all contact check your security settings on your computer and above all Leave The Scammer with NOTHING.
Anki
Annonn! if I had seen your letter in time when I would have been $ 18,000 richer today. I hope there will come a day when these bastards suffer.
Anonn
SORRY YOU WERE SCAMMED BUT YOU KNOW NOW TAKE IT EASY ON YOURSELF TRUST ME THE SCAMMER WILL TRY AGAIN CUT OFF ALL CONTACT AT ONCE LEAVE THEM WITH NOTHING.
Anki
Anon, I got me a lesson for life.
Anki
I want to tell you what I been through but I also want to know where I can send photos of the man that I have.
Anonn
here is my email Anki but the pics you are sending will not be your scammers real pics.
Anonn
igotmyown00@gmail.com
Monika
I was contacted at facebook from a Colonel Mark Wilkins, placed in Darfur, Sudan. Oh what beatiful things he wrote me. He needed me and wanted to visit me in Sweden. He asked me to apply for his leave of absence and to pay his fee. His mail is peritweezer@yahoo.com.
Anonn
the things he wrote to you were NOT his they do that crap all the time right off the internet oh how I wish and in a perfect world that internet access could be cut off to all Africans or in all places where there are known scammers then they would be forced to get real jobs.
Jane
Well I must have really annoyed my scammer by not paying the £40,000. The bastard organised the hacking of my email and got into my eHarmony site … changed my profile details and opened 128 closed matches and sent emails to them. I reported it and got my profile back … managed to warn 9 who had replied to scammer. Result is I have been banned from site even though it was not me. Still it was worth it to stop other people being scammed.
As for the one who was trying to scam me … ‘all quiet on the western front’ as they say.
Sheree
Well I too have been in contact with a Sargent who is stationed in Iraq his name is Christopher Roberts he is from Brooklyn, New york ,he has one son who is 8 yrs old.His wife died and his son lives with his grandmother. He wanted me to send him the money for telephone communication when I could not send that, he wanted me to send him a blackberry cellphone. I did not do that, then he wanted me to send $750 USD for him to get leave to come and meet me and he was willing to relocate to where I live..does this sound familiar..Sheree
Anonn
Yes it is a SCAM this person is NOT a us service member he is an african scammer and is broke as hell or he wouldnt be begging you for money for ANY reason tell him if he wants a blackberry phone to wait until he gets back to the US and buy it his damnself if you give him 1 dime it will be gone forever walk away this guy is a FRAUD.tell him to get a JOB
Sheree
I have pictures and emails and the documents that I was supposed to send in before I sent the money to Colonel Jimmy Alexandra. my email address is sheree.hammons@yahoo.com if interested..
Sheree
I also was ask to send information to
USarmy Enquiries
…
Sheree
Jersey
OK ladies, Ive got a new one for you. I am really thankful I am and have always dated military men. So this guy tried his hardest with me the 1st week I was nice and he 2nd week I just toyed with him to get all the info out of him that I could. He goes by the name John Elton Woodcrane…here is his MO 45 single Dad ex wife died of cancer parents are dead. Blah blah same story.His screen name on yahoo is jwcrane1001@yahoo.com I have several pic and if you need email me and I will gladly share them with everyone. This guy was on single parents.net heres my email lokikat77@yahoo.com feel free to email me at anytime if you need ladies.
Jodi
Has anyone out there been talking to a SgtDave Smith.Please if you have than contact me at karissa12@bell.net.I fell for his scam.He is also coming on as a Obrian Raymond and a Micheal Adekunkle.He is an evel man.He is still trying to contact me
Anonn
block him and check your security settings on your computer ASAP leave your scammer with nothing do not teach them what their mistake was with you they become better scammers when you do this.
Lisa
Yes, he is a scammer, just like the one that is Sgt. G. Witt. I was scammed for 4,000.00 dollare
Anonn
He is still trying to contact you because he wants more money they seem to be very stupid as well as irresponsible its like money runs right through their hands.
Anonn
@ Jodi this sgt Dave Smith is a Fraud the dummy cant even spell his military title so if he is that dumb what does that tell you and the answer to his question do you think he is a thief the answer is YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS you do not have to request his leave if he were a REAL US Service member only he could request his leave.
Ladies as well as gentlemen pay attention the these scammers and their very HORRIBLE grammer they are not as smart as they think they DO screw up if you know American language then you know we do not type things like Am this or Am that and we know when to use caps and many of them do NOT many are either NOT educated or under educated just PAY ATTENTION.
Use you inner gut feeling why would a REAL US SERVICE MEMBER you have never met beg you for money UGh I HATE Scammers in a perfect world internet access would be cut off to all AFRICANS known to have any type of scamming tendencies be aware they are everywhere and they use proxies but the truth is they are in Africa wishing they could get out.
Sheree
Ladies note the scamers are reading our notes on this board the one I have been talking too contacted me today and told me to quite telling lies about his friends I told him that I did not know what he was referring to and he said I was a f**king liar. then he told me to delete him from my email..this is the only place I have said anything about him. So be careful ladies..Sheree
Anonn
@ Sheree good let them read this the more those stupid asses realize that we are on to them and the word is being spread then maybe they will do what NORMAL peoplee do and GET a JOB.
You NEED to break off all contact with anyone you know to be a scammer walk away leave them with NOTHING! so what if he is pissed off whats he going to do tell your Mommy lol he will get over it and if anyone is a Liar it is him and all of his bloody buddies who are to lazy to GET A REAL JOB.
Jersey
I am right there with you! I hope all of them read these post and realize we know about them. If I was more computer savy I would make us all our own website where we are able to post pics emails etc! I am sure I would give it a very less than nice name also! lol
Miss P
Any one else beside me that went for this one??
He uses the name Steve England, st.england@live.com
Sais he comes from Chicago and has a house in London.One son and divorced. Based in Iraq. Had his 50th birthday,the 26th of March 2011.
Skype id: anaho 11
Use a diplomat with the name Henry Peterson,
henry.peterson@diplomats.com as his contact.
Haven’t gotten any good pictures of him so this one I’m sending to you is the only one I’v got, but it looks pretty familiar with the ones I found on Kenneth Steven England and that info did match.
Only thing he got from me was an used phone but
now I’m waiting for an fake Mr Peterson to show up with the fake Mr Englands luggage which will contain 15 piece of goldbars include some of his stuff. In return Mr England wants me to give Peterson an amount for the help he has been
giving England through the years and of course I’m gonna get that back when England comes and get his stuff.
All I want to give is barrel of a 45 !!!
I’m sure there will be nothing more to this and I won’t give away a single penny. So all I gave away was my trust and a used phone, could have been worse but anyways I won’t trust one more single person in my way because of it.
carol
Yes alvin rivera wanted me to email diplomat to arrange a parcel to be belivered to me.In it was gold and his uniform. lol
Anonn
I wouldn’t hold my breath lol some of the stories they come up with are so assinine.
carol
that should of said delivered it early in the morning here.
Anonn
@ Cj not to advertise on your blog but ladies as well as gents not sure if it is a scam check out this site called scamwarners.com the mods give it to you straight with no chaser and they will answer your questions asap.No this is not my site but i do alot of research on scams and scammers and this site is a great site.
Dee
I too have been chatting with Steve England. My story was a little different than Miss P but yet somewhat similiar. He was widowed with one son living with his mom in England. Was about to be discharged from the military but currently in Iraq. Told me that he couldn’t contact me for 3 days because he was out on a mission. When he came back from the mission his commander had been seriously injured. The commander told him to clean out his office and he found all this money. He wanted me to accept the money that was being delivered by a diplomat by the name of Frederick Arnold and disquised as clothing. Fortunately for me I had contacts with a retired General who did a search in the Army database and told me not to accept anything because it would either be drugs, contraband or dirty money and that I was being scammed. Right up until yesterday he claimed that he was being straight with me because I called him out on being a scammer. Too many things just didn’t add up. He was supposed to be from Grand Rapids, Michigan, but he couldn’t tell me exactly where he lived yet the military was taking care of his house and his dog until he came home in June which then turned into July. Red flags were going up because if he were about to be released from the military after being in Iraq in combat, he would already be stateside being debriefed. He had no definite discharge date and he didn’t even know where he would be flying into after making arrangement for me to pick him up – it might be an airport or an army base – jee, there aren’t any army bases in Grand Rapids. Luckily I invested no money just some emotions. Met him on match.com as steve_england2010@live.com but then he reported having his account hacked, usual occurrance for the military, according to him and ended up using steve_england2010@yahoo.com. Just came to me again this weekend as a new match off of match.com as being England.
Anki
Hi everyone! I must first start by saying that I thought I was the only one who had been exposed to this. But when I began to have my doubts about this man that I still love and found this page so I thought oh my god I’m not alone who have been deceived by men who claim to be soldiers. This man contacted me inside woome in early September last year. Everything I’ve read about it has not spared me, but not only me but also my children. I have lost in round numbers, nearly $ 18,000 because I thought I had found my true love and because he wanted to come home. He also spoke at he needs to pay some money for his documents so he could get access to his account as he had at Bank of America. He also told me after a while that he had a son, the fourteen years that I also have photos of and which I love as my own children. I have also sent a lot of money to his son, the birthday party, and for food and gas. He knew exactly which button he could press, I have told him about my children and also that I am the grandmother of a girl in almost four years which is the angel and the light in my life. There have been some days that have been so hard, so I’ve had the idea of ??taking my life. But the thought of my children and my little angel has given me the strength to want to live on. I have made ??contact with both the CJ and with Tina from Canada and Tina told me when I sent her the photos on this man that there is no one she recognizes. I put tracking on the mail that I sent to him and I know that the mail is opened and read in Malaysia. He says he is a seargent, he is serving in Baghdad in the peacekeeping, he has served in Baghdad since 2007 and he is serving at November 2011. He says he is from Costa Mesa, California. His name is Jenn Smith and his son named Henry. Is there anyone who has had contact with this man. Hugs to you all Regards Anki
Anki
He also told me when I asked him if his name was Jenn, that he took after his father and that his birth name is Gary Smith
Anonn
Anki let this go you were scammed but you must move on and stop this I have told you this on the other site.You need to understand that this man or men are FRAUDS and the names they use are NOT real they are fake American names or names of real American soldiers.
His name is NOT Jenn Smith and his son is NOT Henry you were scammed by a team but you have to let this go stop letting it consume you and try to move on Im sorry you were scammed but how much more advice will you need to move on.Please be blessed
Anki
Anon! believe me I know. But some days are so heavy and it hurts so damn bad. I have sent you a message.
Riley
Hi, yes I had a fake one too, lowlife. He pretended to be a Richard Scott serving for the US in Iraq. Wife had died. His grammar was awful, I was suss from the start so played at his own game to see how far he would go. I even write things like your sentences dont make sense its like your nigerian not american to which he would respond lol ! one day I even said are you sure your not in a nigerian street internet cafe. He carried on with the love you miss you etc for months but every conversation led to a request for phone contact and me submitting $500 for the phone. I got him to send me the details, oh surprise it was a nigerian name on a western union email but he said it was a bank in hong kong, so I rang the bank in hong kong and they had never heard of the person, I told him this. Now at this point you would think mr conman would have got wise and gone away but no he was so desperate to get my money he just blagged it. Then he disappeared for a couple of months and came back again, this time he gave up on the phone content, forgot what rank he had said he was, and tried the I want to meet you but you need to be my beneficiary and apply for my leave, you will need to pay flights for a soldier to replace me and I am very rich as I have lots of money in the bank so can pay you back when Im out. I said what happens to soldiers who have no family how do they get leave, he then pretended he didnt get that message, so i sent it again and again he pretended he didnt get it, interestingly he got he ones in between lol. At this point Id had enough so I sent him a very abusive email telling him he is the lowest of the low, hope he gets paid well for disrespecting those soldiers that put their life on the line and that he was scum. I have his photos stored if anyone wants to see who he is pretending to be. I did report it to us embassy but never heard back. Thanks Riley
Nina
Someone that have been speaking to SgtObrian Jack? Your stories here are so similar mine. Have a bad feeling…
Tasha
my mother is speaking with a William Draper in Afghanistan that claims he is second in command on a peace mission that has a 10 year old son named mike thats in Florida in a bording house and he claims that he is retiring within the next month…can anyone help to see if he is real?
CJ
Tasha, he is not real. No Soldier says he’s “on a peace mission” in Iraq or Afghanistan.
Tasha
do soldiers have access to the internet while their in Afghanistan? my mother speaks to him for about 3 hours a day and so far after them talking for a month he has not yet asked her for any money and my mother is on assistance and she told him that she has no money and he was ok with that he just said that him and his son are coming here very soon so its super hard for me to find out if he is real and theres so many pictures that make him and his sonso real so me just looking out for my mom as all and im just not sure…..
shazza
Hi Tasha,
From what you have posted, it sounds just like a guy who approached me on oasis.com. His name is Jeremy Draper. He asked me to move to MSN to chat, I realised very quickly he was a scammer, after telling me his son Mike needed money in London, I have now stopped all contact with him. Please get your mum to visit this site. I did find information on a another scam site, someone even wrote that she was his fiancée and that he died from an IED explosion. If that is true, it is tragic that these brave men’s photo’s are being used in this way. Great site CJ, keep up the good work.
Suss
I have been contact by 2 Sgt one is in Iraq and wanted me to resive a package with money he found in Iraq and was going to send it whit Fedex but when i got the mail from Fedex.And this is what they wrote:
Please Note that the CBS cost is $870.00 (Eight Hundred and Seventy US Dollars) and should be sent as soon as possible to enable an urgent action in your transaction, through western Union money transfer with the following details
When i talked to Swedish Fedex they told me that the CBS cod dont cost! And he is still asking me to pay it becouse its lots of money in hat pagage. Hahaha
And the anothet one whats my card number so his friend can tranfer money to me so i can tranfer it to his sick sister in Africa. OMG!
I have been scammed once for 18.000$ and i will not do it again! Suss
FionaDaniel
Hello all if you are contacted by anyone who tells you he or she is from the U.S Military in Afghanistan just email me and send me the email headers i am the Daniel guy am now here to help people from being scammed and for you @ Tasha yes it seems they have internet in Afghanistan but that is a bloody scam paste his email on this site so any other person he wants to scam can Google it and be careful boyfriend nor girlfriend is not a reason for requesting for leave and only the soldier can request for a leave
and @Anki this guy is a scammer from Nigeria as i should know i could help you get your money back we would have to play him and trick him into thinking we are going to send him more money and play by his rules then as you know that i am in Nigeria i would trick him into getting his real address i would add his id from here and would arrange for the efcc to pick him up over here then you get your money back here is my email dani4choice@gmail.com and if you want to chat with me add me @ dani4choice@yahoo.ca
Warm Regards I would do my best to help you
Anonn
@ Anki do not fall for this persons bull crap your MONEY is LONG gone anyone who solicits you to help you get your money back is also a SCAM simple as that.This person will pretend to assist you and turn around and ask you for money once again it is a scam and above all from Nigeria also yeah right why would this person try to help you recover money from a Scammer who is also in of all places Nigeria lol NICE TRY,stop pretending you care about Anki when you are also a SCAMMER.
Lisa
Hi,
Can you tell me if this guy is real. I have been approach by Maj. Gen. Charles W Lyon.
I is a Commander in the US Air Force and now is in Kabul.
Have anyone heard about this guy.
Much appreciated
FionaDaniel
its not easy to move on Anonn $18,000 is not a joke
Anki
Daniel! I receive all the help I can get. This depletes both me and the kids. Some days are terrible, and I have no idea how to get out of hell. If you are a single mother of three children so it is not easy, and then when something like this happens, crashing the whole life together
Anki
But when I put tracking on his email that I sent to him as it came up to 86 percent of the mail is opened and read in Malaysia
Anonn
@ Anki NO ONE can help ypu get your money back your money is LONG GONE and anyone who tells you they can help you get your Money back is also a SCAMMER go to the sites I gave you for support and ask questions be careful who you talk to but trust me the above I just typed is TRUE.
Tasha
well i never know what to believe because he has sent my mother so many real pictures of him and his 10 year old son and his name is William Draper and he is apperantly 53 years old and he has been with the us military for 22 years now and he is saying that he is retiring within the next couple of weeks and has asked my mom to marry him after they have only been talking for a month and he says that he is coming here to be with my mother and everything seems so fast but I have told my mother not to be stupid or give him any bank info or send or receive anything from him and she actually sent him an email telling him that she will no longer speak to him unless he takes a picture of himself holding up the date on a peice of paper and she would know forsure if this guy was who he says he is…and i read that all soldiers if they are real will have a military email address and he does not it is a yahoo email address so does this mean that he is a fake??? can someone help me to see if this William Draper is the real deal or if he is a victim of a stupid peice of crap low life Nigerian fraud scum of the earth waste of skin person???? pleeeaasssseeeeeeee help i wanna believe that he is real and so does my mom because she is so head over heals for this man and he actually seems to good to be true so maybe someone out there can help me and if they need some more info on this William Draper I can get any info if you need it to find out the truth….thanks so much…. im such a concerned daughter and I dont wanna see my mom hurt or perhaps scammed in ANY WAY or if that ever happens I will travel to Nigeria and find this S.O.B and give him back what his no good soul deserves. anyone out there that can help me uncover the truth of this man? thanks:)
Anonn
Tasha if he is a real Us Service member he will have a military email address no matter where he is IF he is real which I do NOT think he is My husband is a US Service Member.This guy sounds like he is in a internet cafe somewhere shooting your Mom a whole line of Bullsh*t.
If he is real ask him to send your mom a copy of his Us Military Id guess what they cannot be duplicated and I will give you one hint they are NOT green and they do NOT say membership.
Or ask your mother to tell him to take a picture of himself holding his Us military Id in uniform showing the last names match with a sign that says I Love you what ever your moms name is also he should be able to skype or chat with her if he lies about that hes a FAKE a Scammer a CON Man.
tell your Mom most of them are no longer even in Iraq tell her to ask questions trust me he will try to get her money let her know all US service members will not need her money for ANY reason they have access to their money at all times and they can use their money ANYWHERE so beware you have been warned DO NOT GIVE OUT PERSONAL INFORMATION AND DO NOT SEND MONEY TO ANYONE YOU DO NOT KNOW FOR ANY REASON LEAVE THE SCAMMER WITH NOTHING!
Anonn
To ANYONE that has been scammed out of any amount of money please DO NOT fall for anyone who contacts or solicits you to help you get your money back your money is LONG GONE and it is another SCAM.
debbie
I am Eva from the Netherlands, and i have read all the story’s and i am sick of all this, well you girls guessed, it happend to me too, i met a sgt Salvatore Adam Giunta on badoosite, but i learnd very soon he wasn’t the person he claimed to be, but he had a nice excuse , and stupid me, i fall for him, he told me his real name was Lex Adam Salvator, and he has a son in Ghana, Jack Salvator,and i will spear you women all the details, but afther a wile (3 months) chatting, i send him 500 euro for the schoolfees of his son, send by me via Western Union. I wish i could warn the real sgt Giunta, i know now he is the carrier of the medal of honer and happely married, but his picture is still on badoo, under the name of sgt Keith. i am still chatting with the man who calls himself sgt Lex Adam Salvator, and i am fooling him the same, he thinks that he knows were i live but i gave him a false address, and promised him to send money again, well he can wait until christmas and easter fall on the same day, haha. But anyway, i am hurt and realy believed him in the first 2 months, a sweet talking guy, and i chat with his “son”to, am a intellegant woman i thougt, and i would never fall for something like this, well forget it, everybody who is trusting by heart can fall for this, so take care and never judge women who do, and are “stupid”, the stupid one is the man who is the scammer. I like to thank all women who are not ashamed to tellher story, i feel for you, and i hope someone will recognize this man.than please mail me and i will send you all i have on this person, ow and the diplomats name who was bringing me gold is Ibrahim Atsu, the teacher i send the 500 euro, is Ayitey Prosper in Accra Ghana, thanks for reading
debbie
can anyone tell me what an military mail address is so i dont be a fool the next time, if there ever comes a next time?
debbie
and can anybody tell me why you have to pay for the e-mail finder? or maybe i did something wrong?
debbie
something to check, it never hurts; i discoverd something about the poem they send, if you want to know about it, please let me know and i replay to you, by mail. I dont want to make the scammer any smarter lol
vicky
I started talking to a Lt.Col Chris Parker only 3 days ago. Now he is madly in love with me and all I have to do is send 400 dollars to some bogus company so he can call me. He declares he is 51 years old and lost his wife in 9/11.
He was on my myspace last week. His picture is not that of a 51 year old man. Beware girls.
debbie
i see all kind of names but i never met someone who is scammed by the one i was, maybe it is an idea if we all send mailaddress and foto’s to each other, it is a lot of work but you can worn eachother too. Also we can send names of the so called diplomats, who want’s us to recive gold or money or diamonds,(yea right) and then ask us to send money for any reason.What i am affraid of is when the scammers come on this site to read all we discoverd, they get smarter, so beware of that. And i like the women so much that make there mind crazy, by promise to send everything they asked for and then do not, it is like scamming the other way arroud, what comes arround go’s arround, i hope it will end sometime, but they find something else to do.
debbie
i have a question, maybe somebody have the same experiance, the scammer who i am fooling, was on a cam last evening, and he looked the same as in the pics (i guess) it was a white man, and the cam moved at first, than i saw a froozen face, he didnt move anymore, i said wave to me, but that was inposible, how can they do that? Can you steel the ID of somebody else from a cam? I am still very shure he is a scammer, al the rest of the things i found out fits the profile of a scammer, i am just wondering how this is posible, can anybody tell me?
sacha
I started talking to a Lt.Mark Lee 46 yrs he´s in mission in lybia . Now he is madly in love with me and all I have to do is send 400 dollars to some un to come to see me in mexico .
what i´m doing i´m google the name in i see its a scamer . Beware girls. the dating site i find this lt mark lee date hook.com
debbie
Hello Sacha, do you have pics of this man? My scammer is also in Lybia, after been in Afghanistan, he was send to Lybia, but infact he was about to retire in March, and than in april, and when this day comes closer, suddenly he was send to Lybia, maybe it is the same guy, because i never read of a scammer in Lybia on this site, I don’t know how to send or how you can send to me, i don’t want to leave my e-mail address on the site,because the scammer can read it too, do you know a way to contact each other?
KARLA
This is all to familiar!! I was falling hard for a Ralph Edwards, stationed in Iraq. I didnt send any money but he does have some personal information about me… can he do anything with it? I also got photos and emails, seemed like such a nice guys… boy and i gulliable!!
Mary
Do you have a picture? I think I have the same guy as James Edwards.
Simone Seton
Once I initially commented I clicked the -Notify me when new feedback are added- checkbox and now every time a remark is added I get four emails with the same comment. Is there any approach you possibly can take away me from that service? Thanks!
Bret
LOL “My late wife was dead 5yrs ago due to lungs cancer and I became a widow” LOL
Lucy
Boy is this all to familiar. I too have been on line with a Tom Darryl. For 2 mnths now its been great. Just this last Saturday he asked for me to request a leave so he could come meet me. I sent the request, signed the form, now they want me to send them $2500. I did not do it. thank god. My coworkers did some checking on this guy for me & we are now notifing the proper authorities. Please be careful ladies. These guys are smooth talkers. Boy how well I know. He won me over head over heels. met him thru a site called are you interested, thru facebook.
Julie
Does anyone know anything about a Captain Stanley Cliff Triage Nurse based in Afganistan age 50 widowed daughter leaving in UK with Aunty .. believe this is one of the phone scams
Karen
Julie.. the name of Stanley Cliff, is in Facebook. Also associated with Captain Donald Paul, reported as scammer on Romancescam.com. Capt. Donald Paul supposedly has a grown daughter living in San Diego, CA. He has said that he is a Triage Nurse in Afghanistan. Photo of Stan Cliff on facebook is the same as the one sent to a friend of mine, who has been talking to Don for a couple of months now on Yahoo Messenger. Don is also tagged as a friend of Bobby Jenkins Hernandez, Captain in US Army, Triage Nurse in Afghanistan, whom I have been talking to since April. Stanley Cliff, on Facebook, has a daughter, same name as daughter of Bobby Hernandez. Strange how they can both have daughters with the same name.
Matilda
wooow its so nice to see that im not alone i have been talking to a Phill Talbot Jaber for a cople of month and i did a few payments but not much thank god,
he was talking much about his daughter and one day i told him that i wanted him to tell her that i wanted her to write to me lol
she did lol whit a gmail adress it was a really strange mail
oo then he told me that hes mom was kidney sick and needed a transplate
i really was trying to belive in him but i couldnt so i did make me a own gmail adress and wrote to him and told him that i was a friend to my self and a guy lol woow i got him there he got really angry
but then i told him i would talk to my friend and when Phill and i was talking later i told him that i had send a request to the usa army and he maybe would get a mail from them lol lol
after two sek he told me he had got it he is so busted you can found him on facebook as phill talbot jaber and he is friend whit James Duane Rancourt and he is also on facebook
it have been a really fun evning but ofcourse it hurt but
sorry for my bad english but i am from sweden i have pic of him if someone want mail me to jenka79@yahoo.com
Judy
I think i was scam be someone who says he is a soldier in afghanistan. We have been communicating for a couple of months now. I really feel stupid now after reading all of this. After a few weeks he wanted me to send money for a phone and a course i did. Then a few weeks went bye and he then ask me to send a email to somewhere to ask for leave and the reply i got was i needed to send money for the paper work and a course i did that too. After that they wanted me to pay for a plane ticket for him and that is when i came to my senses and said no. Still talking to him to find out a little more and now he wants to have someone send me a large amount of money and then turn around and sent to some one else in Nigeria. Really big red flag. He said it should come western union who can i contact about this. I do have a couple of pictures and the name he is going by is Sgt. Major James Muller in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Matilda
Ooo i really thought it would be easy to leave this man now when i know he is a scammer and i have told him that i know but wooow he is really good and playing on my feeling al the time so plz if someone have heard about Phill Talbot Jaber or his friend James Duane Rancourt or LT H MARK so tell me
eefje
to all,do you remember the story of Randi? (april second i think of 2011) she stated she was about to end here life on may first, and i was shoked to read about this all, so i send her a mail, to find out if she was respond to it, and i am relieved to say she is alive and kicking, dispite the circumstances. I tought you want to know. Maybe you all know there is an other site; Internet Dating Scam: Fake Soldiers, there are a lot of tips from real military man, and they are very helpfull, so please go and visit that site and read it all, so we will be wise, and never ever fall for these scammers again, and you also read about “how to scam your scammer”, it will be fun, i’ll do this myself now, for a hobby, lol, by the way, my name is eefje(eva) and i am Dutch
lucy
I am speaking to a Lt Gary Search,from Camp Victory.. claims that his deployment is done in July 2011.. but wants to take leave to see me. I informed him I am willing to wait until July. I asked him if he wanted to see his mom, and replied with “NO”. Surpised me.. as he talked about his mom a lot.. Lt Gary is a firefighter, home town colorado springs, CO… will not call me, will not use web cam, and the US mail does not work…
His general who will give him the leave is a real person, as I found info on the internet.. he is a high ranking general… Have rec’d emails, but the ISP is Chicago, IL and the email is not .MIL…
Ladies watch out for this boy… he is good….
Stephan
Hi, im thinking that i am chatting with a female scammer.
She told me, she is a marine. But there are some things they dont match. No military address to send letters, no unit specs., bad English and more such things. Every time when i try to get this information she changes the subject. Also here information about here, so called hometown, are more than fragmentary. Until now she did not ask for money. But last time we talked, she asked for legal information in the real estate sector or company-ups.
Is there a list of names that female scammer use? I have logs of most of the chats and all mails. When you have something, write to reberstephan@gmail.com
Christine
I was talking to Corley Barrera again today he finally asked me to send money… after i read all of this i stated copying our converstaions… he wanted me to accept money from western union from his friends and then send it to his mom… i told him that i couldn’t do it… thought he would be mad… he is not mad and is planning on coming back on to talk to me later tonight… i am wondering if anyone has any advise as to what i should do… do i call the police with the info or maybe the media?
any suggestions would be appreciated
Anonn 1
Christine the best suggestion I have for you is to cut off all communication with this scammer he is not mad because he has other plans for you he is trying to bs you out of your hard earned money you need to go to scamwarners.com asap do not give any of your personal information and do not accept money nor send any money for any reason.
Cut off contact uppdate your security settings on your computer and scan your computer for viruses and spyware.
for a friend
Is any one talking to Jamelle Dishroon.
I believe a friend is being scammed
Anonn
Ladies listen VERY carefully if these guys are really US Service members then they will email you from their military email address two they will NOT need to beg you for money to talk to them as they can talk to you free of charge on the computer and yes they can also use the webcam if they have one.Also very important the service member has to request leave not anyone else and it does NOT have to be paid for.
Sunnyvale California is where yahoo is located that is why the isp shows Sunnyvale California.
Also the service member has no need for your money they have debit cards linked to their own bank accounts THEY have access to their own money at all times.
also many of these scammers use common american names and they use others pics many times they are just young unintelligent ugly poor uneducated africans who sit in an internet cafe all day I had one to ask me for 1200 us dollars because his mum had fibroids and needed surgery hes still waiting for that money.
ALways follow your gut instinct ask questions ask for proof ask them why dont they email you from their military email accounts if they come up with an excuse trust me it is a SCAM!
Remember real REAL US SERVICE members do not use free email accounts as they have a military email account and they are not and will not be in Africa nor do they need money from you for any reason.
NEVER EVER SEND MONEY TO ANYONE U DO NOT KNOW.
Inge
Now I know that, but when i aksed he had so many reasons that i started to believe him………I know better now. Just wish i found that out sooner!!!
Eva
Anyone heard of a Harris Smith? Goes by shtexasguy@yahoo.com? If so please let me know. He hasn’t asked for anything yet but I am fearful of being scammed. My e-mail is winters_eve00@yahoo.com. Thank you ladies!
Dacia
well to honest yall, I too fell for this crap. I know its a scam now I fell for it hook line and sinker. Im still talking to Sgt. Spencer Woodgate. Well he told me he was a MSgt but all info goint to have him come home on leave says Sgt Woodgate. So beware I spent 1500 for him to come home on leave and they want 4000 more. Well am on to him now and wont be gettin anymore money outta me. So I am not in the process in trying to stop him now as we speak. I have friends tht are gonna hlep me out and they have military connections that will help as well. I too have pics of this”soldier” he said hes in Iraq and has a daughter that is 12 and he is a widow and no parents and a only child. his email is mil.spencer@yahoo.com and military transit is part of the scam militarytransit@usa.com not a secure site and lots of misspelled words. HOpe to catch them and shut them down. this a discgrae to our true military men and women. will update on how it goes.
Inge
Hi, I am Ingrid from Holland and I was also scamed. His name is Capt Joseph Ferris and was stationed in Darfur. I to have pictures of him but found out to late that he was a fake soldier of the US Army. his email is captjferris@yahoo.com. I found out that he has more names he uses…. captandypreston@yahoo.com and David Benson, dont know that emailadress. He told me i had to flle in for his vacation and pay for the costs of it and that it will be paid back as soon as he arrived at his vacation adress……as you guess he never came. that adres was info@militarydod.us. Even the documents i got looked real. So be carefull.. He has a son living in the UK with his cousin Mary Balls…..even she worte to me and send pictures of her and his son Danny. He said he wanted to retire and settel douwn with me and his 5 year old son. I hope to catch him and he stills comes online to chat and when i tell him he is not what he says he is he denies that. He is also active on fb. I met him on areyouinterested.com. I feel sorry for the real Joseph Ferris because his name and pictures are being abused by a scammer.
Stell
Hi CJ,
I need your help, I need to know if the Capt. Bill James is real or not. He said is an E-6 Staff (Capt) and now working with the (UN).currently stationed in Baghdad on a peace keep camp with the (UN). He never asked me money, Seems to Be a nice person and very Educate, even to wrote, we have exchanged many photos, text messages and also he wants to see me on webcam but I have a doubt, his IP Address is 41.218.201.154 and is from Ghana, I don’t understand. somebody can help me?
I have pictures.
Thanks for your help.
Kathy
I recently ended an internet relationship with a soldier whos profile is being used big time. His name is Ssg. Ralph Edwards. The scammers have used thousands of email addresses and they change his name around a bit. Timmy Edwards, Phillip Edwards, David Edwards. This real soldier was featured in a fox/news clip called Baghdad Bureau. His name is really Ralph Edwards, he was stationed at Patrol Base Gaines Mill, Kirkuk, Iraq in 2008. Google Baghdad Bureau. He is there and very real ladies. Unfortunately, this mans pics that were posted on his myspace were hijacked. I talked to him for a long time on yahoo knowing he wasn’t really this sweet unsuspecting soldier. He lost his wife and two children in a car accident. He was an educated man according to his profile. Sometimes his english was average, but most times it was deplorable. I had help from a local sgt. at a nearby recruiting office who suggested that I RECEIVE an email from his military AKO address. This went on for 6 weeks, then he dropped the bomb that he needed money to retain the lawyer he needed. Claimed that his late fathers mistress was trying to swindle the fortune that was bequethed to him. I played, and he gave me a pob address in the UK, supposedly, his lawyer. Through out all of this I asked him for an APO/FPO address so I could send him care packages and letters, he had no next of kin and I always wanted him to have something to open. He said that he could not receive anything due to security reasons. BS. because in the second round of pics he sent, there was beautiful Ralph unloading a plane full of American packages. Called them on it. I’ve done a lot of reaserch on this. This poor guys world has been really,really rocked. On one particular forum they actually showed three Nigerian guys matched up with Mr. Edwards pictures. These were the men that I was actually talking to. I got sick to my stomach. To think that these lowlifes would do this to someone who makes certain I’m safe as I sleep, work and play is so deplorable. Ralph Edwards is aware of this happening. He reported it to the SS and it became a claim being investegated by the FCC. Oh, one more thing, this man is a married man. Hope this helped. P.S. the scammers got nothing. They’re happy I left.
Danielle Ashley
Do you have any pictures of this guy. I think this may be my Carl Edwards that has been scamming me. Thank you.
Sandy
Check this one out!!!
From: Robert Gate
Subject: LEAVE REQUEST
To: corrie_2669@yahoo.com
Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2011, 6:01 PM
DEAR MA,
FIRSTLY, I MUST CONGRATULATE YOU AND CONFIRM IT TO YOU THAT YOUR APPLICATION FOR LEAVE WITH REFERENCE TO SERGEANT SCOTT PATTERSON HAS BEEN CONSIDERED. THE LIST CAME UP ON TUESDAY 24, 2011 AND HIS NAME WAS ON THE LIST.
SECONDLY, AS YOU WERE AWARE ALREADY THAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF HIS TRANSIT AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES WHICH WILL BE REFUNDED TO YOU UPON HIS ARRIVAL, THE SUM OF $1,800 WILL BE REMITTED TO OUR AGENT IN FORT HOOD IN ILLINOIS BECAUSE HE IS TO REPORT TO FORT HOOD IMMEDIATELY HE ARRIVES IN ILLINOIS.
FINALLY, DATE OF HIS ARRIVAL AT WILL BE FIXED IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO THE PAYMENT OF THE ABOVE AMOUNT. THE PAYMENT MUST BE MADE URGENTLY THROUGH WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER TO OUR FORT HOOD AGENT IN ILLINOIS, BECAUSE I GENERAL ROBERT M. GATE RESERVES THE RIGHT UNDER THE MILITARY ACT TO CANCEL THE LEAVE IF THE PAYMENT IS NOT MADE QUICKLY. THE INFORMATION OF THE AGENT AS IT WILL BE REQUIRED IN WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER IS AS FOLLOW:
OFFICER NAME; JANEEN SHOEMAKER
STATE:ILLINOIS
CITY:ROCKFORD
ZIPCODE:61104
COUNTRY:USA
PLEASE SEND THE PAYMENT INFORMATION AND CODE TO US IMMEDIATELY THE PAYMENT IS MADE IN ORDER TO FORWARD IT TO THE FORT HOOD AGENT.
PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT US FOR FURTHER INQUIRIES.
BEST REGARDS
GENERAL ROBERT GATE
_______________________________________________________________
Anonn
Scott Patterson is a great big Scammer a FRAUD all US MILITARY MEMBERS must apply for their own leave it is like a vacation earned vacation time NO ONE can do that for them and it does NOT have to be paid for Sandy.
Ask him to email you from his military email address he wont because he is an ugly Nigerian scammer or african scammer who wouldnt know a job if it landed right in his lap he is a lazy crazy begging bum after your money cut him off and stop all contact he does NOT love you he wants your money.Check your security settings on your computer and never look back you have been warned
Anonn
@ Sandy this MORON is a scammer i will tell you this letter typed to you is bullshit the military NEVER handles business via Email and if they did it WOULD NOT be through a FREE email provider and also they are such fucking morons just read this letter it makes no sense.
they probably heard of Fort Hood in the news or online but guess what Fort Hood is NOT in Illnois so drop this dumb ass Scammer and dont look back.
Sandy
Has anyone else been talking to a Master Sgt. Scott Patters currently deployed at Camp Eggers, kabul, Afghanistan? He is a 42yo widower with an 11 yr. old son who is living with a nanny. His tour was up in 3 months but was just extended for another year. I have pics of him and they are of 2 diff. persons. He uses the email: Please let me know!!
Sandy
Sorry…It’s Scott Patterson and his email is …thanks
pauline
Sandy can I see this pics too as The man i am talking to is a 43yr old widower with an 11yr old but in boarding school. pauli65@live.com.au.
pauli65 at live dot com dot au
Sheila
Sandy – can I see the pics that you have? I have been emailing an “army doctor” for almost a month. He is a widower who has a 10 yr old son living w/ a nanny!!!
Theo van Hautum
Hallo ik ben aangesproken door een man op de gaygate een site voor home mannen die opzoek zijn naar een vriend relatie, hij heet Cris Milkbonze hij zegt sgt te zijn? we hebben al diverse malen gechat en ook op de msn met elkaar gesproken! hij komt erg aardig over en had me al snel te pakken en ik raakte in de ban van hem en natuurlijk wil je dan iemand graag zien en ontmoeten al hoewel ik al tegen hem zij dat dit niet mogelijk was omdat hij is de US woonde zo stond hij daar ook bekend op de gaygate dat hij in Brighton Colorado woonde. Na even met elkaar gesproken te hebben zij hij me dat hij op missie was in Lybia, nou ja ook dat zou nog kunnen hij is per slot een militair? maar hij begon al erg snel over wat ik hier in Holland voor werk deed en wat ik verdiende enz enz. dat vond ik al erg vreemd? hij wilde me ook erg graag ontmoeten en leren kennen wat normaal is tot dat hij me herhaaldelijk vroeg of ik dan 200.00 euro over wilde maken naar zijn basis de admin in Afganistan of zo iets? dat vond ik zo vreemd? hij gaf me dat adres en ik moest een verzoek in dienen zodat hij dan naar mij toe kon komen ok dat kan dacht ik nog dus heb een kort berichtje gemaild naar dat adres even later sprak ik weer met Cris hij vroeg me of ik gemaild had en ik zij ja natuurlijk en ook vroeg hij of ze al geantwoord hadden en ik zij net nog niet, maar goed elke keer als ik er over begon dat ik alles zo vreemd vond moest hij opwacht! ook dat kan, en even later heel toe valig kwam dan die mail binnen van zijn basis of ik dan 200,00 euro over wilde maken zodat hij dan met een militair vliegtuig even naar Nederland kon voor een paar dagen! ja alles erg vreemd? ik heb net weer even met hem gesproken en gezegd dat ik alles zo raar vindt en het eigenlijk niet vertrouw waar op hij me dan weer zegt veel om me te geven en me wil zien en ontmoeten enz enz. daarbij zij hij ook nog dat ik als hij over twee maanden uit die missie komt bij hem kan gaan komen wonen in de US waarom ik weer zij dan wacht ik toch even die 2 maanden kunnen er dan ook wel nog bij nee zij hij ik wil je eerder zien zodat ik kan regelen dat je dan voor goed bij kan komen wonen ja erg vreemd allemaal, ik ok dan ga ik even navraag doen hier bij de ambassade waarop hij weer zegt dat zeker niet te doen dat hem zijn baan gaat kosten bij het leger? ja erg vreemd? daarom ging ik even google om te kijken of ik niets kon vinden van mensen met de zelfde ervaring en mij is nu wel gebleken dat deze man een gewone bedrieger is dus ik weet meer dan genoeg hoe pijnlijk dan ook voor me ja begon hem juist erg leuk te vinden ja ze weten wel hoe ze je moeten aan pakken hoor! erg ziek zijn ze! dit moet echt bestraft worden vindt ik! ik heb gelukkig geen geld over gemaakt omdat ik alles gelijk al vreemd vond en heb hem dat ook wel gezegd. Met vriendelijk groet Theo uit Rotterdam
Anonn
Ladies listen VERY carefully if these guys are really US Service members then they will email you from their military email address two they will NOT need to beg you for money to talk to them as they can talk to you free of charge on the computer and yes they can also use the webcam if they have one.Also very important the service member has to request leave not anyone else and it does NOT have to be paid for.
Sunnyvale California is where yahoo is located that is why the isp shows Sunnyvale California.
Also the service member has no need for your money they have debit cards linked to their own bank accounts THEY have access to their own money at all times.
also many of these scammers use common american names and they use others pics many times they are just young unintelligent ugly poor uneducated africans who sit in an internet cafe all day I had one to ask me for 1200 us dollars because his mum had fibroids and needed surgery hes still waiting for that money.
ALways follow your gut instinct ask questions ask for proof ask them why dont they email you from their military email accounts if they come up with an excuse trust me it is a SCAM!
Remember real REAL US SERVICE members do not use free email accounts as they have a military email account and they are not and will not be in Africa nor do they need money from you for any reason.
NEVER EVER SEND MONEY TO ANYONE U DO NOT KNOW.
tami
Has anyone heard of 1st sgt David roland(smilingarmyguy@yahoo.com) He saids he’s in Hawaii and is now being sent to South Korea. I have pictures and emails. Javen’t sent any money because I have oly been chatting with him a few weeks. Says he’s never been married no kids. Dad died and mom is in Canada. Just want to make sure he’s not a scam. Any info would help. Thanks
Anonn
@ tami the minute he asks you for money for any reason know he is a scammer and that email sounds familiar he is a scammer.DO NOT SEND MONEY for any reason if he is a real us service member he will NOT need your money for ANY REASON alsso newsflash there is NO ARMY BASE in Hawaii pay attention you have been warned this is a scammer.
connie
Met a soldier named “Steve Haggard”on datehookup.com
Told me a long story that both his parents were deceased and he was the only child. He had been divorced for 5 years no children. All of a sudden he started telling me his roommate didn’t want him using his computer anymore and that he need one. I told him I would not send one because I didn’t know if he was who he said he was. Well then he sent me pics’s which all looked ok. Well then because I wouldn’t give in to him he then ask for me to send him a phone because he was getting ready to go out on patrol. He was very upset when I said I would not send a phone because it was way too much money! I told him that he could wait for 2 months until he got to come back to the states. I told him to give me his address and I would write him but he would always have excuses why he couldn’t get mail. They are very clever and you would never know that the pic’s were fake. But it probably was another soldiers stolen identity. Women be very careful. Do not send anything to them. They have military addresses and they have ways of ordering what they need off of the internet and they also have money !
pauline
I was contacted on a dating site in december. I met a military man in iraq. He was a widow who’s wife died 2yrs previous. He has 1 son. he confesses he loved me with in 10 days and wanted me to get a phone then to orgainse leave for him. His name is Micheal Nobile. I deleted him. he got no money from me but did make me wonder if if was for real, now I am sure he isn’t. I am talking to a wonderful man now who was in afganastan but is now in a base camp in Nigeria. I have known him for 6 months and he has never asked me for money. He seems very legit and I hope he is. He says he is in military intellegence so cannot use web cam or facebook and has his money frozen for security purposes. No once has he said anything to make me feel he is a scam.He has sent me photos and one of his security id. It would be good if there was a way to know for sure. His name is Steven Robles.
Anon1
I am talking to a wonderful man now who was in afganastan but is now in a base camp in Nigeria. I have known him for 6 months and he has never asked me for money.
Are you kidding me so you think you know him he will wait until you are head over hills for him and he will ask you for money most scammers have learned not to beg for money right away as Many know we are on to them.
He says he is in military intellegence so cannot use web cam or facebook and has his money frozen for security purposes. No once has he said anything to make me feel he is a scam.He has sent me photos and one of his security id. It would be good if there was a way to know for sure. His name is Steven Robles.
This is a Crock of Bull ok if you have fallen for this you will be easy to scam and his securrity Id is as fake as a 3 dollar bill he doesnt exist he is in Nigeria because he lives there he is an AFRICAN not a US Servicemember why would his money be frozen for what purpose again he is about to start begging if he has NOT already ask him to send u a copy of his us military Id card it cannot be duplicated and one hint it isnt green. The fact that you think he is a wonderful man you never met him never saw him on webcam because he came up with a crock of a bs story for you NEWSFLASH he is a scammer ask him for the name of a US Military base in Nigeria and then look it up and then find the real picture of the real Us Servicemember he is Impersonating.
Cut this scammer off and do NOT give him any information about you or your family you have been warned sorry do not mean to be rude but it is true if you need more help email me at igotmyown00@gmail.com I’d like to see this so called security card as my Husband is a Us Service Member.
bella
after reading all these, i realized that maybe i got scammed. i am falling for him. it feels so bad now. he is lt aaron ramos, half filipio,half american,deployed in afganistan. he sent me pics and his id too. he said his birthday is august 15, but in his id is nov.26. he said he is 41 but in his id is 47 when i computed the years. he said he is the only child and he is widowed 5 years ago,his wife died in an accident. he has 13 yo child living with his 73 years old mom in florida.he dont have relatives to look after them, he needs me to be his wife and a mother to his daughter.he said his account was frozen and no webcams and phones allowed for security purposes.oh my goodness! how can he be so rude to make me fall so much in love with him.
he never ask me money but our stories has similarities. im so hurt now.
Anon1
Do your homework you will realize there is NO Military base in Nigeria so yes he is a Scammer.
Anon1
Typo No Us Military base I googled it and found NOthing about a Us Military base in Nigeria it clearly says Nigeria was NOT receptive to a US Military base being there.
sandra
i thought i wrote on here about Captain Jones Sleaford but could not find my comment and could not find out how to post his pictured. I believe he is stealing the identify of another serviceman. I have already received the phone scam and now is trying to scam me into the leave by paying 5900. lists self as 2nd falcon brigade combat team 82nd sf base division kabul afghanistan. Money requests are western union to be sent to tammy rollins in linville alabama. Please let me know how to post the pictures he sent but he is on facebook under this name. His email address is usherforce1@yahoo.com
Lynette
These guys keep coming out of the wall…look out for Aron Ramos SGM,says he is in Iraq and will be out in Feb. has a son in England taken care of by a nanny, because his wife Kathy died in 2007 from breast cancer. He is an only child both parents dead and never got along with his in-laws. He was deployed from Houston TX. said his funds were tied up and because someone hacked them he could not get them out. His “broker” e-mailed wanted the pass code, my ID and $1,750.00 to get access. Then it was 10% of 1.4million I looked up the so-called company and couldn’t find it. Aron sent me the pass code in a second and asked I not break his heart and this was our future. When I explained I didn’t have that kind of $ sitting around, he wanted me to take out a loan against my house, I just built this house and there is not enough equity built up on it, he then suggested I sell it and he would buy me a bigger one. LOL really? He did call me though, and it was the worst accent I ever heard, it sounded like a mix of middle eastern and african. He sounded like a kid. I did not send any money and asked him to just leave me alone, but I do see he is now signed up on facebook dating sites. All pictures were provided to me. I feel bad for the real Aron, I wonder if he knows someone is out there scamming with his name?
bella
pauline
CJ can you check if staff sergeant Steve Robles is really in the Army he has never asked for money or anything else he seems to be just a wonderful man. Thank you
Rosie
I have been on chat with a Sg Simon Roberts, for a god few weeks, again he said fell madly in love with me ! wanted to apply for a secure cell line to enable better communication, I had found your site and othersm and confronted him, he went mad, and had no further contact since, but would not be surprised if he does come back !
dana
i have a soldier named Larry christian junior and his ranked sergeant and found out his pictures are on scammers list.Who do i contact to find out really he is! please tell me he is emailing telling that it is really him!
sadia
hi there kat robert parsons is a scam ..but if u want to chat with a real soldier i give u his id ..he is really sweet n a very decent guy looking for a relationship with a christian girl as i m a muslim woman i cant marry him so if u think ur nice n polite girl hit him up…he is 100% genuine… hrandall26@yahoo.com ciao ..sadia
Trish
Hi Has anyone come across Robert Jenkins, email col.robert55 he contacted me on this site and says he is in Afghanistan. He has not asked for money yet but I am extremely suspicious. He said he lived in England but got divorced and his two daughters live in US with his mother. I also got some sort of poem the other day.
sadia
only come across robert parsons yet … he is scam or not …not sure he never asked me for money in 2 years of our chat..zoro_the_gunman@yahoo.com.
Malinda
I have traveled to these foreign countries and I am studying Web Design in College as a non-traditional student. When reviewing the numbers of internet users around the world Nigeria comes up as only 6% of their country use the internet and it is in these internet cafes as businesses. I have watched them switch computers females and males acting as the same person and not remembering what they have said previously. That is why some conversations do not seem to have bad grammar and others with the supposed same person do.
Being a Divorced woman whose children are now raised I recently joined paid singles sites. Match.com and E harmony, both resulted in scammers from Nigeria, but I was already aware of previous scams on craigslist, which are still there. If someone brings up money delete them immediately especially if you have never met face to face and second if they ask you to cash a cashier’s check for them this is also a scam. I once posted a “Looking for a three bedroom house to rent” ad on craigslist and the sender replied that she was overseas and her father had died and if I would rent the house and accept his business funds and forward them to her she would pay me for it. I knew it was a scam but she already had my current address. About 4 months later I received an overnight Fed-Ex letter with a $4000 cashier’s check from Chase Manhattan. I took it to my bank and explained the situation and we called Chase and they said that a large shipment of these checks had been stolen. It was returned to Chase Manhattan Bank. When one angle doesn’t work they start with another and when the U.S. started doing stories on these things they have started using routers to scramble their IP addresses to Europe and now the U.S. do not trust even the IP addresses they change and can be manipulated.
While I the Match.com and Eharmony and even a religious chat for singles to meet I have been contacted by the same men mentioned and even allowed them to talk me into doing yahoo chat. I THINK THAT IF THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO TALK ON THE SITE ITSELF THEN THIS IS A WARNING, because their CHAT’S, IP’s can be traced through paid memberships. Even if it is free do not trust them. Yahoo and MSN messenger are not safe places to chat with a stranger. I only stayed on the sites one month because it turns out only one person I met was real and I met him in person. jeffreymiller1677@yahoo.com is the most recent person. He avoids personal questions but like in an above conversation his parents come from two different backgrounds both are gone and he is alone and has won all this cash in a suitcase and doesn’t have an APO anymore to deposit it. I didn’t continue from their being a military family I know there are ways to take care of these situations and winning cash in Afghanistan is a big red flag. I reported him to Yahoo and Match.com There was another named David posing as a Civil Engineer in Africa with a little girl. People it is easy to save any picture off the internet and put it up as if it were you. They can do the same with our pictures. I contacted the real Jeffrey Miller in the Army, he does exist but is home safe and well in the states and married. He directed me to this site. Many of these scammers are now just going to facebook and hacking peoples profiles. Go in and reset yours with huge privacy so that only friends you know personally and family can read your post. Not friends of friends and so forth. If you can’t see it, it isn’t real. I am not saying don’t write our soldiers but the U.S. has programs that have legitimate letter writing campaigns to our real Hero troops and even care packages can be sent through them. I noticed this started from a 20/20 in 2009 yet many of you are still loosing money today because of wanting to be loved. Love ourselves first and become what we are looking for and it will come to us in real ways and not these freaks and liars and thieves. I am thankful I didn’t have long chats online. I am too busy for that, but once they had my yahoo messenger they would pester me by doing buzz sounds all day and night and when I would log on it was so numerous and pitiful I knew something was wrong. Always report never pay out and don’t be in a hurry. As I ignored the messages because of schedule they became more desperate and trying to get me to talk but giving little information in detail back. I am sorry for those of you who lost a lot, but tomorrow there will be a new scheme, so stop, and listen to the real feelings of this just doesn’t add up and delete and block. Let’s shut these suckers down. Spread the word, keep these posts as evidence for other women who may be suckered in the name of a relationship. You guys are worth so much without a man, but when a real one shows up, your life will be complimented by having a real good guy that won’t scam you.
Anon1
No there are no US Army bases in Nigeria.
If this is some handsome soldier you met online who claims to be on base in Nigeria or wants you to send him a care package, money, phone, laptop or anything else through a “base” or “post” in Nigeria, or he claims he is going to send you a package from Nigeria, you are caught up in a military dating scam which are very common out of Nigeria and Ghana. The US Army has even issued a warning about these very common scams on dating and social networking sites
http://www.army.mil/-news/2010/03/23/362…
These scams exist only to steal your money. If he asked you to send a care package to him in Nigeria or asked you for money for any reason, he is trying to steal from you. If he claims he is sending you a package – perhaps with money, gold, jewelry, laptop or anything else it’s also a scam. You will then get an email from the “courier company” with a fake tracking number linking to a fake courier site created by the scammer saying that your package is stuck in customs and you have to pay a “clearance fee” or “taxes” or “anti terrorism certificate” or some other fake fee to receive the package – but there is NO package. It’s all a scam to get you to pay non-existent fees for an imaginary package
The sad thing is, the real soldier in the pictures has no idea that some complete scumbag has copied his pictures off his Facebook page and is falsely using his identity to con innnocent women out of money. These scammers are the lowest of the low
Gaby
Im from Germany, and I hope I find the right words and you can understand me.
Two weeks ago I have been contacted on Facebook, from somebody who told me, he is a soldier of the U.S. Army based in Afghanistan.
His name was Captain Fabio Guffanti and he also sent me two pictures.
He said, he is widowed and has one daughter.
He also said he is near to retirement and he´s looking for Mrs. Right to get married, raise a new familiy and to settle down.
Next day his profil in Facebook was cancelled and he invited me to yahoo chat. The reason was, that he only would like to write to me and he is no longer interested to meet other women in facebook.
His adress is: guffanti.fabio@yahoo.com
After a while he told me, that he would like to phone me and therefor I have to contact the Military Phone Secure and have to apply for a connection directly to him in Afghanistan.
Therefor he gave me the following email address:
militaryphoneconnection1@usa.com
I wrote a letter to this address and got immediately a reply.
I should pay money for the connection and later they would refund the costs, when they have checked my identity.
He told me, he will announce me as his next of kin so that they refund the money to me.
The recipient of ths payment is a person in Benin or Nigeria.
I did not sent the money, because I was skeptical.
Yesterday I´ve got the information from Facebook, that somebody has tried to log in my account and this person is located in Nigeria.
Today i got the information, that somebody hacked my Facebook account to copy it and to ask my friends for money.
I think this is a real bad business and I would like to help tracking these ugly frauds.
I try to imagine, what would the real soldiers, who risk their life in war zones, feel about it, when they know that some frauds do this very awful things in their names ?!
Maybe this way of scamming is already popular in the states and now they´re changing to Europe ?!
Does anybody know Captain Fabio Guffanti ?
Anonn
This is a scammer real US servicemembers do NOT need your money for any reason they do NOT need you to pay for any type of phone service for them to communicate with you they can use the computer as well as a webcam.
karen zarate
does anyone know the names chris sturkol or kerry lebron? i have been scammed by chris sturkol, and currently kerry lebron is trying to scam me i told him i knew that he was scamming me, but he;s persistent! i have not let anyone know i was scammed out of 2400.00 by chris sturkol
Corinne Mackenzie
My soldier, (unreal persona) was Sargent Samuel Erison in Iraq. He asked for money, had an 11 year old son Kelvin and a 10 year old daughter, Maria living with a relative named Philomena Quianna in Accra, Ghano. Although he said he was American and from New York, he also didn’t seem to know places there. Grammar was poor, he was suppossed to be retiring, got injured, delayed,…. would not go on webcam or a telephone call. Wrote from a yahoo account, not a military one. When I told him that a phone number to verify active duty members of USA army was : 1-703-696-6762 He disconnected from yahoo messenger. My guess is that is the end of him. REAL men are far more attractive then teenager men in Ghana around a laptop, declaring unending love and adoration, looking for money.
David Brunner
Please can any one tell me if there is a sgt general David Bruner as I recieve mails daily from him
Jackie Bruce
Can someone tell me how you know if it is a scammer who is talking to you.. I have been chatting to a man who claims to be a Sergent in the USA army for about 5 months now, he has never asked me to send money or anything, we met on facebook but have been chatting on yahoo messenger.. he asked me to send an email to the following address Iraq.headquarter@armymail.com to request leave for him …it has taken them a while to get back to me but they have now.. asking me to fill in a form and return it stating the leave dates etc..not asking for any money yet..but does state that I wil have to pay some of the expenses which will be fully refunded to me.. after reading all your comments I am now very unsure whether I am being scammed or not ..can someone please advise me
Jackie Bruce
Ok afer a lot of detective work and surfing the web about these scams I have realised that I was being scammed luckily for me I realised before I parted with any money..Played along with this persons bullshite today then asked him for his ID Card and lots more questions.. he had the nerve to say to me ‘why do I feel like i am being interogated’ thats because you are I told him..send the ID card or I am out of here I said to him.. he said bye..Jackie, I said Bye Scammer ! he going by the name of Sgt Olabode Collins …sgtolabode@yahoo.com and sgtolabode@hotmail.co.uk .. sorry dont have a pic cos he’s deleted his facebook
Traci
I have recently been talkin to a guy name Mark Winnie who says he is in the US Army. Of course he has all the charm. But when he said he had to go on a two week stint that wouldn’t allow him to use th internet, and instead I would need to pay for some kind of radiophone card to reach him during these 2 weeks, I was like Yeah Right. It was only $420 USD. Anyway, he became pissy when I said that I would just wait until he got back to talk to him on the internet again. So before ladies. Hate that us women are so gullible that men know exactly what to say to bowl us over. Good Luck everybody!
Traci
I forgot to include the email that he is utilizing right now whic is mark77750@ymail.com. Would be curious if anyone else is receiving emails from him.
AusRee
Beware of a scammer- Bryan Anderson who is in Afghanistan … hahah bryan_anderson45@yahoo.com is the email he is using .. Oh he is good and the pics sent of Military are good – I feel sorry for the real soldiers who have no idea
AusRee
My scam hs reached all the way to Australia and I like all you are just normal people who either became friends or meet these people on reputable dting sites.. His profile was suspended but he had good explanation . His persona is Bryan Anderson and he said he wanted to get to know me s he was coming home from Afghanistn in few months to Austrlia.. Sounded feasable with pics sent to me .. Chatted for a while and then he had to go on a mission .. Rescued ministers daughter and the reward was good. Could I get this if he got is delivered to me by a diplomat?? sure – I gave them a Post Office box that does not exist nd had to verify this in a dodgy emaill from Suilemann Johnson .. Get another one saying that when he got to country through customs s he was a diplomat and no clearance I had to pay USD $ 8000- to get parcel … It got better. I said that I could not get it and then it was like – pay him out of the contents… He is good – still declaring his undying love but the longer it goes you notice things– he keeps referring to god and jesus when he knows Im not religeous, could not remember my cats name yet he is mentioned every converstion … I feel so bad for the man who is supposed to be my love and what ever he reckoins I am… now I am really curious about this soldier that does not know- I wish I knew if he was ok- I would hate to think that some poor soldier does not know its him who is on my pc screen saver !!! that is bugging me more the scam…..he had 8 year old daughter and said he was in NATO- yet he is supposed to be and Aussie citizen now .. He said he was born in USA.. His spelling is getting worse so no doubt another is filling in – the long pauses say a lot ….. thank you for this site …… I would never have known
Theresa
Is there a real sgt Kraft? I saw it on his uniform so at least this soldier has a name. I hate the fact Our troops are being degraded this way, I would like for the real Kraft to be aware of this. Sadley I have fallen for the face of this man knowing I was being scammed I just kept trying to find the real one hoping the info from the scammer was actually real, stolen, the pics are from 05 of all things but he sent pics of “so called friends” as well he has Kraft on his helmet in a hummer truck. Is there a number or place I can call to find if this Kraft is ok or active duty or at least tell him he was used in a scam…please help?
Teresa
2 new names to add to your list: Dave Robies and David Fisher
Sally
add michaelkirkk@yahoo.com to the list….
Sherry
In November 2010, I was contacted by a scammer impersonating General Carter Ham. This guy was good. It was during the Don’t ASk, Don’t Tell hearings and he would tell me when to watch him on tv.
His story was incredible, cheating wife, kids not his, going to retire to Dallas. We would meet in late December after his life calmed down and he could take vacation.
I got suspicious around Thanksgiving. We chatted and he told me he had dinner with President Obama and Obama had noticed a positive change in him which he attributed to me. Because I’m a snoop, I was reading everything I could about him. He would be a great 2nd chance at love. I found an article in a Washington newspaper about how he and Jeh Johnson had Thanksgiving dinner in Germany with his daughter and son-in-law. When I confronted him, oh the article was a lie and he was going to report it. But, the suspicion had been planted.
Over the next couple of weeks a lot of attention and plans for the vacation. 2 weeks before arrival, he casually mentioned his son needing money. Spooked me. The next week, the week of Christmas he asks me for money for his sone to get an oil drilling license. Accusations from me, then meanness from him. Luckily, I know people who know people and they contacted the REAL General Ham, much to my embarrasment. I contacted the dating site and the FBI. I tried to call the Pentagon, but they kept hanging up in my face. They wanted to know who the scammer was, I had no idea, but I wanted him stopped.
It’s now July and he’s back at it. I’ve contacted the dating site (he has 2 profiles on the same site with the same picture and language)and the FBI.
Problem is, I feel like no one is listening. Seems I have more time to try to protect General Carter’s image than anyone else. These dating sites need to be held to a better standard. They don’t seem to check out anything.
This person I talked to was good, proper English, intelligent, playful plus he’s using someone else’s reputation that is admirable. Any woman would be proud to know and become involved with who you think is Carter Ham. It’s all a fake.
All I can say gals, is be careful. There’s more scammers than real decent men. It must be profitable or they wouldn’t do it.
jesse
i have recently been contacted by a sgt.tracyandy . on imesh . i have been chatting with her on yahoo messenger she says her name is Tracy Anderson on imesh it says shes from Buffalo NY she says she is a sergeant on a peace keeping mission in Nigeria and after a couple weeks she wanted me to request leave the email address was armyleavesection@mail.com i did it and was sent a document that stated the reasons that a solder can recieve leave it looked real and i had to send an email back that i agreed. i was not family i told her and then she said that she would make me her beneficiary . i asked to see the email and she sent it to me it said that the friend requesting leave will be your beneficiary . so i sent an email saying that i agree and got one back that had a leave bonus form attached it looked real but the amount on it was a large some and also said that i would not be contacted again for 12 hours and and this would be the final process. i also had to received one that asked me for my name state city address and phone number . i did all that was asked she also said that she had been in army for 14 years her parents died in car crash and she wanted to quil army when she got here she said that she has a house in Mcgregor Minnesota has 2 cars and a truck her base is Duluth army air force base…….. AM I BEING SCAMED she has not asked for money she said she will be coming to me i have pics and all the yahoo IMs someone please let me know i am unsure of her but she has said all the right things.
Maria
Derrick Crawford
this one using facebook account to scam others pretending to be a captain in us military and assigned in some base outside us territory, pls don’t gain trust into this person, he will do everything to gain your trust and later beg some money from you for a reason that he can’t withdraw some cash and he is dying to come and visit you in your place..WTF!!!!
Copy this link to your browser to see the picture!
http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/202827_100001213638522_1598913_n.jpg
George Johnson
A Micheal Lincoln is on Facebook using pictures of other people and a military service number from WWII as proof he is in the military. He seems to be targeting middle aged women.
Wendi
I have been talking with a Steven Steingiesser US Army after seeing several changes in writing style and things I thought I would look a little further and google. His name was the same as a facebook user but the middle name was diffrent. I did send a care package and questioned why it was going through an “agent” This man who claims to be a soldier claims it was not safe through regular military mail when I asked for the FPOaddress. He stated that because of where he is stationed this was safer for him. Now he claims that the agent needs another 150.00 dollars to pick it up in Gahana, claims its a customs charge. After reading this site I can see that I have been scamed.
Audrey
This is all very interesting to read about as i too feel as tho im being scammed has anyone heard of a George Ramos from Houston Texas we have been messaging each other for about a month now and im very curious as to if hes a real person or not. He says hes in the army stationed in afghanistan and has been widowd and has one son, he said his dad is from houston but his mum is from UK and thats where his son is now sometimes his story adds up other times it doesnt, he says that hes a captain in the US army if anyone has any info please let me know
Minnie
Audrey, please contact me , I will send you some pictures.
minnieshe@gmail.com
Anon1
Ramos IS a Known scammer drop him now leave him with nothing he is NOT REAL you have been warned go to scamwarners.com and romancescam.com you will find his name and the fake pics he uses.
Minnie
Here is another one,a U.S. army captain named “Landon Michael”.landonn.michaell@gmail.com.
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Baby, I sent mail to the admin department and i tell those guyz there i need to call my girlfriend in Asia and they told me its not that easy, that since you are in Asia, there’s a telephone company there in the middle east in charge of u.s troops in the middle east that you gonna need to register with the telephone company first of all for security reasons before the call can be set up for us and then i can always call you anytime am free, they said the department of defense introduce the measure to curb terrorist attack on our troop in the middle east so now everything has to be done for security sake. They gave me the email addresses of the telephone company incase you wanna send the mail and what you gonna need to tell them also, but they said there ill be charges before the call can be set up for us baby, i cant handle any charges as long as am still here in the middle east for now, hopefully you can sort this,and if you wont be able to sort it, just dont bother yourself we can just keep on chatting on here for now, but it would be a dream come true to have your sweet voice on the phone baby. let me know what you think now so i can get back to the admin department.
Anon1
@ Minnie pay close attention to how this scammer is typing and talking to you AMERICANS do NOT talk like that at all and No US Servicemember will need your MONEY for any reason and will not need you to pay to talk to them on any phone or request their leave this is a scammer.REAL Military members have access to their accounts at all times they have debit cards if this lazy ass scammer wants money tell him to GET A JOB.
i cant handle any charges as long as am still here in the middle east for now, hopefully you can sort this,and if you wont be able to sort it, just dont bother yourself we can just keep on chatting on here for now, but it would be a dream come true to have your sweet voice on the phone baby. let me know what you think now so i can get back to the admin department. 100% Bull Crap
Minnie
@Anon1-Thank you for kindness warning, I was well aware since his IP is untraceable,I have been setting a trap for “him” in order to collect more fake photos and messages from” him” or his group.
ingrid
Dear Sirs I apologize in advance for my English because it is not very fluid and I used to tell this story to a translator online. A month ago I was contacted through the tagged one Captain Charles Lingo, told me a very sad story, but I began to find many small details that do not convince me so I started searching the internet, I found the same picture various directions and finally found a page http://www.romancescam.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=144304 warning against this scam romantic person posing as a military officer. The saddest thing does not even know anything about military ranks so if you ask her lies who fall easily to investigate.
Yvonna
Wow, I really didn’t know that there are so many Nigerian Scammers running Military Scams. In fact, these stories all sound so similar. Well, many ladies fall for these scams, whereby I found a website that really may help you to go sure whether any military person is real, or just another imposter: You will find there an online database on http://www.scamalert4u.com with almost 1 Million recent email addresses of all types of internet scammers. The very best is that you may send in any email which you have got from a service person. They check it and tell you whether or not the person behind the mail is real. As for me, it saved me a lot of money and maybe more. I wish you all good luck. Yvonna
Di
Hi all……I’m in the UK…..I was lucky enough to see the guy’s for what they are!!!……no money was sent!
a civilian called himself Mac Addison…plus ‘army’….Fred Ampo, Kelvin Hannett & Stevie Richards………I’ve found after the first one , I’ve been able to push their buttons so they mess up…..or come across websites such as CJ’s or Your It……& see the same face looking back at me…with the heading scammer!!!……..
words can’t describe these low life pieces of shite…….will add my voice to help stop them..thinking of you..Di xx
margaret macgillivray
hi
j started talking to a man cap.david_coch@live.com he told me all the beautiful words a women wants to hear. plannjng our future. said he was in sudan. said he needed money to help the cost of his leave. he was on the site are you interested. he had a provided a photo, it all seemed to be on the up and up.
finally when he asked me for money. i knew this wasn’t right. he even got me chatting with someone he knew, who apparently also wanted to get on this site. i was supposed to fill out application and send it in. his address was rofre61@yahoo.com please beware of these two. they knew how to play the game. i am so glad i did not send money. they take advantage of women who are lonely and looking for love.
Shea
Has anyone heard of Cpt Pedro Mendez, suposed to be in the U.S. Army. He says he is there until November, he has a daughter Nancy who lives with his grandmother in the U.K.
I met him on a date site using “blushingP” I notice he still has profiles showing on some of the sites. He uses yahoo. brumbar46
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
cathy juarez
HELLO EVERYONE,
AS WAS A VICTIM OF ONE THE ARMY SCAMS IT WAS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE . EVERYTHING SEEM SO REAL
THIS PERSON GOES BY THE NAME OF SGT. HARLEY JOHNSON EMAIL ADDRESS sgt.johnson123@ymail.com . the good thing it was only 1,900 bad thing was that money i could of fixed my car or bought my kids clothes once i confronted the man about the scams after the fact i had sent the money he got so defensive and trying to make me feel guilty. he send me pictures of the supposedly Harley jonhson he still emails me and chat with me trying to convince me to send more money in i learn my lesson the hard way.
anonymous
Fuck you all.. you are so stupid and senseless.. you crazy ass bitches…
CJ
Sounds to me like a scammer is getting had! LOL. Must suck to be such a scum sucker and not being able to scam women out of money because of this site!!
Stacey
Grow up and get out of a good site
angelina
haiiiii……………..col lishore, please contact me, l will send you some pictures
angelina
hai…………….. colonel lishore, please contact me, l will send you some pictures
charmaine
Has anyone come across a Clark Snook, currently in Kabul. Any information would be greatful.
charmaine
regarding clark snook, all is good
Mary
Hi, Every one does any one know a Srgt Timothy milo Us Army talking to him for two weeks now have pictures.
jackie haines
please can anyone help me, i have been speaking to someone for over 12 months saying hes in afghanistan and his name is major smith wheeler, this man does not want to tell me much about himself, but as now started asking me for money he as already had money out of me but is pestering all the time now for more money, he is so convincing and i know he is lying to meplease does anyone know this man and can u let me know anything at all, he says he as a son chris and his wife died thank u his contact details are s.jackie64@yahoo.com
Anonn
@ Jackie thats how these scammers are send them one penny and they will continue to beg until all the money is gone after that they are gone You KNOW you are being scammed so cut off and contact block this scamming pirce of shit and move on for support go to romancescam.com or scamwarners.com
Rochelle Dela Cruz
Please check this person…. Sgt. Laurel Paul from Manchester…. who claims he was deployed in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Deborah Lovegrove
I have been contacted by a man posing as sergeant Robert Ashley.
I am really confused as there are pictures of this soldier on flicker.com and also after googling his name a picture came up the same as the ones I had been sent with details of him entering a warrior competition.
I have been talking to him for some time and he asked me to send a request for his leave so we could meet up. Although I was already suspicious, I agreed to do this, and was provided with an e-mail address of a commander, I went ahead with the request and was sent back a reply that told me that i would have to cover costs of something or another of £3500, then it would be paid back to me once leave was granted. They then asked me to reply and they would send me some forms to fill in, and that is as far as I have got. I want to know if there is any way that I can find out if this soldier really is who he says he is, or if I am also a victim of another scam.
Anonn
Yes it is a scam all real us service members must apply for their own leave it is like vacation time and it does NOT have to be paid for drop this scamming begging fool and delete him leave your scammer with NOTHING he does not love you he is an ugly poor uneducated african a con man a begger get the picture go to scamwarners.com or romancescam.com YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED
linda
CJ;
I sent you the e-mail that i received from jamesward3471@yahoo.com It has the pictures in it that he sent me. Is there any way that you can get in contact with the real james ward to let him know his pics are being exploited? I’m going to contact my local marine base to see. I was totally devestated when I found out that I was being scammed. He didn’t get me for money – but he got me emotionally.
fool4love@yahoo.com – i tried emailing you since you said you had contact with james ward but e-mail did not go thru.
Teresa
I too have been scammed this sergant ronton steve hatfield tho never got any money from me. i have been talking to him for 2 weeks when all of the sudden his stories didnt match up and he WANTED ME TO WESTERN UNION HIS FRIEND IN BROWNSVILLE, TX $250 so this friend of his could help his 1 yr old daughter out whose living with his mom. he said he was in the military since he was 19 and is 46 now and that his dad was dead and hes from Texas but when he was 5 his parents moved to Brazil and at age 19 he came to the states and joined the marines and hS BEEN IN IRAQ FOR 3YRS NOW AND NEEDED HELP TO GET OUT. He had me send an email to leave.sector01@armymail.com to try and help get him sent home. and he told me that he was out fo the Los Angels, CA SMC Public Affairs base and hes with the 044th unit and hes a E8… As some of you others his english wasnt quit right and he was very charming and we chated by cam but i couldnt see him cause he said they couldnt have cameras but yet he did send me a picture of himself 2 differnt one and a pic of his daughter. I hope noone gets hurt like i did so be aware of these 2 addresses this is what he uses…. honesthopeluv@rocketmail.com and honesthopeluv@gmail.com…. he says his name is Steve profile says Ronton’s Hatfield…. if anyone has been associated with this person would you please email me im so depressed and hurt and lost alot of dignaty on the cam… i dont want anyone to go through that….
Sue
Has any one talk to or heard of sgt Randal Nieper. he is suppose to be in the army and station in Balad Irag.
Ashley Davis
Wow. It’s so funny how they can do this but it’s easy to spot them with the bad gramar and the weird typing. And not to mention the “my wife died after child birth”. With today’s medicine, it’s hard to find women that will die of giving birth if they are in a hospital.
My mother found a man like that named DAVID KEPLER, of course she caught on when he started spelling odd and saying things that didn’t make sense.
If anyone can give me some information on a KELPER then I’d be thankful. I would like to tell him that his image is being used in a scam. I’m not sure if his name is david but I have pictures that can be used to compare his face. So far he has a staff sgt 3rd grade (i believe) rank on his uniform. I hope I can get a repsonse back. Thank you very much.
Buffy Bryant
Beware of someone posing as Col. Geffrey Adam, stationed in Afghanistan, where he cannot make or receive calls or mail. Luckily, I did not send any money and I remained leery of his sometime broken English and then perfect English.
Wendy Yang
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=226314610716653
This woman made headline news in Taiwan, she still believes she is marrying the real General David Petraeus, and wonders why no one believes her story, she even recorded her skype video-call with him
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=226314320716682
another video
jd
Just want to make everone aware of another name being used to scam ladies it is
STAFF SERGEANT – JAMES MILLER
email address is littledadjames@live.co.uk
Eliza
Is it true, when they say they can’t use webcam, because it is not allowed in the Army base or camp? I get that alot, their excuse is it’s not allowed because of security reasons and cam is blocked on their computers/laptops.
CJ
No, it’s not true at all. I’m in AFghanistan and there are webcams EVERYWHERE!!
Teresa
I’ve heard the same about no cameras! That’s because these scammers are NOT really on deployment..they are probably sitting in their houses scamming us! And yes, I am one of the idiots that was scammed and will have to live with it.. I hate the person and want him caught in some way or another. My life has changed drastically because of what he did to me…sorry just venting. Time will heal all wounds….I pray.
Eliza
I was one of them too! I pray for innocent women everywhere, and I will certainly pray for you too! Oh and another thing is their APO mailing address. I was asking for his military address, and he was adamant on not giving it to me, his excuse was don’t waste any money on me… geez it’s just a stamp! I reported him and his profile got deleted, and I blocked him! But it’s sad and pathetic how they are able to & can use multiple profiles and still get away with it, geez these crazy ppl must have multiple personailities! Its so hard to trust anyone these days! I fear what God will do to me if I intentionally hurt, lie, cheat to someone just for my own benefit. Anyway just venting here too.. lol!
Lisa
i have been talking to this guy on the internet said he is in the army and is in love with me and wants me to send money so we can talk on the phone and there is a small fee and we can talk unlimited on it. is there such a thing. Does anyone know someone gary white. email garywhite490@yahoo.com please let me know
Diane
Please add Sgt. Anthony Mateo to your list.
Tammy Tweedy
Does anyone happen to know the name Jason M. Hamilton? I have been talking to him for 6 months now and my story reads as most of the above. I was told he was a Gunney Srgt in the USMC and was stationed in Baghdad. He is supposedly a widow…child left with sister…needed money for the phone system….Needless to say, my giving nature was taken right in. I couldnt imagine that there were people in the world that would do this. I would truly like ro know if this guy is for real. His email is hamilt70@live.com or hamilt70@rocketmail.com. Is there anyway to find out if he is legit?
Teresa
Thank God for this site. At least we are able to tell other women to watch out for these scammers. How can they live with themselves??? Seriously? I want so badly to get over this anger I still have for what this person did to me : (
Vera Webb
I Have been talking to a Micheal Messengale. Has anyone on here had contact with him please.
I am at my wits end. Please can anyone tell me iff he is a scammer?
Please help I need more proof. His email address is michealtosin57@yahoo.com
Vera Webb
I have been talking to a Micheal Messenger for over a year. He is originaly from spain, and he has been in the army for 23 years, so say. He was serving in Afghanistan, In the special forces.
I stupidly fell for his story, I sent money, twice, for secure phone calls. and I also sent him a phone which he asked for.
I got suspicious, but he always talked me around. I Typed his name into facebook, and found that he has done the same thing to other women.
He is also on other dating sights, I am totaly devestated, I feel such a fool, for falling for him, and it.
I stupidly thought that he was the man of my dreams, and we were going to end up together.
He sent me hundreds of Love letters, Poems, and emails. I fell for them all.
I am determined that he will not ruin my life.
I am hurt, and angry, but I will get over it, eventually.
We Have got to stop thes people, I don’t know if it’s possible, but we have got to try.
Iff anyone knows of him please get in touch with me
Nonna
I have been talking to someone who says his name was Clark Lennon and bases as captain in Kabul Afghanistan. He had the age to retire but had a contract till 30 mai 2015 he said. He explained me the pressure of time and age and place to be and asked me to get in touch with his dept. So they mailed me and gave the message that i could help him by officialy asking him to come to visit me for vacation. And guess, the same day, it was arranged! So then I needed to send 800 euro for his flight ticket, but money would not be a problem because he would return me all. I got the news his flightticket was booked and then the same day i got the message i had to sign a document they send me by mail and to pay another 1300 euro to get him home, thats the way the army works they said. I doubted but wanted to help him out. So the document would be a marriagecertificat and then i didn’t understand it anymore! So they did feel that i didn’t believe alot anymore of this story and they send me a copy of the ticket. Few days later i got mail that he was on his way to Belgium and would have a stop in Berlin. From there, as he told, he called me to say that he was on hold there because of goldsmuggling and expired documents. He needed another 2000 euro. I didn’t give it. Emotional blackmail started: by phone saying that he was hungry, had nothing there, he couldn’t even get the necessary things so he asked to send 200 euro. I refused and he became angry. He called me several times form the airport berlin he said, but when i called there he was not known. By mail and yahoo messenger few with other names found my profile but had the same way of talking and reacting as lennon Clark. I played innocent and found several resemblances. Names were : morgan nuggets, desmond fortune, maybe one called winson mark also. Morgan claimed that i was responsible for the disappearing of lennon clark and that i would get problems with it so, why i just didn’t pay what was asked to save the man and a relationship with him. I broke every contact with them. But Lennon Clark as well as Desmond Fortune send me their id card of duty what was clearly imitated with false pictures.
I am Belgian and i was naieve, it costed me money but not that i cann’t recover from it. That money i needed to send to agency in maleysia and romania. So i leave here all details that i have and wish everyone to be smarter then i was. God bless America and every real soldier who gives his life for worlds safety.
agent in maleysia
NAME : SHAKELA R. SANGARAN
ADDRESS NO. 1, JALAN WAZIR,
CENTURY GARDENS,
80250, JOHOR BAHRU,
JOHOR DARUL TA’AZIM
WEST MALAYSIA
agent in romania
NAME….Molocia Elena
ADDRESS…Trofeelor nr 77
CITY…. JUDET Iasi
ZIP CODE…700375
COUNTRY…Romania -EUROPE
Location- Kabul Afghanistan
Name- Lennon Carl
Rank- Captain
Age- 49
Base US base1 kabul
Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2011 18:34:43 +0430
Subject: Re: Lennon Carl Base US base1 kabul URGENT
From: usarmyleaveenquiry@gmail.com
this is the dept info as they said
Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2011 23:05:42 -0700
From: bobbydave77@yahoo.com
this is the mailinfo of lennon clark
Good luck to everyone and i truely hope they will be caught!
Nonna
brenda
Hi i have been contacted by a Troy turner and a David edwards both claim to be stationed in Kabul Afghanistan i am just wondering if anyone knows if they are scammers. and how do i check to see if they are for real?
thanks Brenda
LISA
troy turner is no longer in the military so no thats not him . scammer
mandy knight
heres another scammer he goes under the name as jeffery hannett 1st thing he asked of me was to buy him a mobile fone which i disagreed alarm bells rang then he asked me if i would accept a package for him containing money he would send a diplomat to bring it to me well anyway cut a long story short his diplomat named bernard adulo ask me to send him 420 english pounds i denyed this straight away so be care girls his grammer was good so hard to pick up he got me through the dating website smooch im just glad i didnt fall for his scam
annoy
I would like to know how can i find out the soldier im talking to is a scam also? If someone could let me know i would appreciate thank you
Dawn
Annoy,
I’d like to know too. My guy writes such bad English and he is coming to meet me for over a month now but cant reach yet? LOL. I tell him everyday that he writes like a non american and he said he did his masters in the UK and that so many different nationalities are in the military that he picks up their talks sometimes. He said, his wife died after 5yrs of marriage, his parents both died in a car crash somewhere overseas (Germany I think). He said, to come visit me he has to leave on transit but they can’t leave on the military plane if its not for emergency.(that maybe true bcus I checked it out with other military friends I have). He reluctantly asked me to loan him the money to make up his fare but of course I am the wrong girl to try and get money from.LOL. The funny thing is that he didn’t know that he can’t leave on the military plane until the day he is suppose to leave. His argument is that he hadnt leave on transit before so he didnt know. So he said goodbye one evening via yahoo email and said he will see me in 48hrs. Fine. The next day I went on the dating site where I met him on and saw him on there. So I said to him, I thought u should be on your way to see me. That’s when the excuses started. He actually hadn’t asked me for money until I tested him. I asked him if I offered to help him, would he take it. He said yes he would. I said wrong answer Major, wrong answer.
I don’t know for sure if he is a scammer but I have my doubts. I also sent him all the articles I found about scammer who uses the same argument he uses and he told me to be careful. He said he had been scammed $5600 by a lady once.
I mean, I heard from this guy today. This is funny!!!!!! I mean it’s not funny but I feel if this guy is trying to scam me, he just has the wrong girl. I asked him what reason did he give his commandant (as he call it) why he is leaving. He said he told them that he met someone and he is trying to start a life with them. From the 1st month he has been telling me he loves me and don’t wanna lose me. I said, come on dude, how the heck u know u love me when u don’t even know me. He said, some crap about the heart.
One time he mistakenly send me an email he meant for another lady. When I called him out on it, he said he was trying to send money to a lady who said her father is sick. So I said, are u salvation army? he said, thats what we do here in afghanistan, we take care of people. That was in the beginning. So a few days ago I asked him about that lady, he said that he had misunderstood my question. He didnt send money to anyone.
Anonn
Bad English yet supposedly a college graduate yes you do know it deep in your heart he is a SCAMMER an AFRICAN scammer ask him to email you a copy of his military id hint its not GREEN also ask him to take a picture of himself in his uniform with his real last name on it holding a sign saying he loves you IT WONT HAPPEN please go to scamwarners.com and romancescam before you become one of their victims also go to youtube and check out a song done by a scammer called chop your dollars they find this way of life funny and last but not least CUT this scamming begging clown off now YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED
Jaclyn
OK so i think i got scammed by a guy who said he was a 19 kilo soldier. then he was infantry, then somehow he was special forces, he never asked for money but he asked for photos. and how stupid i gave them to him. i didnt know of these military scams when i did. but i figured he was a soldier. so what, he probably hasnt had a girl in a while. he doesnt know me i;ll send photos, anyways ANYONE head the name MICHAEL SCOTT SWEET?? he seemed so real. he had four tattoos that were visible in the photos he decribed them all. even one had the m4 gun with the words freedom isnt free. in one photo it was like that. then later on he sent me another photo saying how he had the american flag added afterwards in the background of that tat. just things he said it made total sense that this guy was real. i dont think he is. he either is fake or is dead. cause the way this guy talked i could never piss him off hed always want me. i guess i should have realized then. when he said nothing could keep us apart. ppl say that all the time doesnt mean anything till they actually do something. i swore id do anything for this guy. i wouldnt do shit for him now. but he never asked for money. last msg i recieved was july 8th, how come they know so much army lingo?? like he know to call a war zone a theatre. and he calls minutes mikes like they do in the army. he said if he was late hed have to stay late after duty and clean up spent brass and garbage and stuff.. his missions were super long . like weeks at a time. he said he msged me whenever he was at his FOB. its just so retarded. i would like to post these photos of this soldier but that would result in further privacy scams and i should be protecting this guy in the photos from further fraud on his behalf. im so annoyed. i want to hire a private investigator to find this guy of get and army personel member to scan army photos for me lol . i want the guy in these photos so bad. i also have about 25 photos. would they have that many of one guy? i guess they would. has anyone actually found their soldier later on? lol i would love to know. ladies this is such a hard thing to go through. but please do not kill yourselves over these losers. you’ll find your perfect man again. im determined to find out about this army guy. he is perfect for me i can tell in his photos. hes a cowboy!! lol exactly what i need. and hes so beautiful. ughh i want him!! <3 <3 xoxox love all u girls. u help me too.
Mari
This has happened to me the past 2 weeks. His name was Daniel Williams but he sent picture of “himself” with Wagner on the helmet. All was going good until he told me that he loved me (really! after 2 weeks of talking online) and that he was asking for an emergency leave,. His plane ticket was going to cost $4300 from Afghanistand to the states. Then he told me that he didn’t have enough money and i needed to wire $1000 to Sandra Rodgers in Lima NY. His email address was danywilly247@yahoo.com. I did find out the name of the person who was in the pictures and would like to find his contact info to let him know that someone is using his photos to scam women.
sanya
Hi,
how did you find the person from the sent photo ? I would like to find his real name too.
Thank you,
Regards,
charmaine
Mari, may be able to help with he guy called Wagner, email me the photos you have and will compare and let you know
concerned
From: UNITED STATE ARMY
Sent: 1:35 am
To:
Subject: Re: leave request for Commander John Lewis Pearce
Dear ladies name
,
In regards to the email sent to you earlier, we want to call your attention to the change in information because a roaster came out now and we realized that the officer in charge of the leave processing DEBRA JOHNSON will be in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia on the 24th Sept 2011 for an Assignment in which she will still be handling the leave processing and approval,so the fee needs to be paid directly to her in the new address written below. The leave processing wouldn’t take longer than 2-3 days.
We will look forward to the filled form and the Payment of AUD$2,000 .Kindly scan the Western union receipt as the confirmation of your payment.
Please kindly note the Name of the officer is still same Officer in charge, The Address has changed for the payment of the fee because DEBRA JOHNSON is leaving for the Assignment so she will be handling the leave processing and approval because she is assigned to handle this.
Below is the changed address.
NEW PAYMENT INFORMATION
FIRST NAME: DEBRA
LAST NAME: JOHNSON
ADDRESS: 267 Jalan Ampang,52100 Kuala lumpur.
COUNTRY: Malaysia
AMOUNT: AUD$2,000
Thanks for your understanding.
We will look forward to hear from you.
Regards
Martin E. Dempsey
General Martin E.Dempsey
37th Chief of Staff of the United States Arm
concerned
Dear ladies name
,
We received your email from our head office in regards to apply for a leave for one of our Commander John Lewis Pearce
Applicants name :
Commander John Lewis Pearce
NATIONAL GUARD’S
2ND BATTALION
162ND INFANTRY REGIMENT, 41ST
INFANTRY BRIGADE COMBAT
We are glad to let you know that the application for the leave will be processed and granted with due diligence if all procedures are followed and worked on by you with immediate effect.
Attached to this email is the leave application form which we expect you to fill and submit within 14days of receiving this form, also with the information to pay the leave processing fee of AUD$2000 via western union and scan the receipt of payment together with the filled form to us for quick processing. Once the leave is approved. A copy of the Approval letter will be sent to you and a copy to the Commander.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
FIRST NAME : DEBRA
LAST NAME : JOHNSON
ADDRESS:
89 Echo Lane South Sherman, Washington USA
AMOUNT: AUD$2000
Kindly note that the leave will be processed immediately after receiving the filled form and the processing fee. A copy of Money back Guarantee form has been enclosed to you. Kindly fill it and return it back to us. The money you spend will be refunded back to you once the Commander arrive in Australia you need to send us the form to process your refund.
We look forward to hear from you.
Regards
Martin E. Dempsey
General Martin E.Dempsey
37th Chief of Staff of the United States Army
Elizabeth
I met one a few weeks ago that came to me from myyearbook.com. His name is Craig Gough. When I questioned what his ‘real’ last name is he matched it to that of the uniform in one of the pictures ‘Miller’. He came out strong in professing his love for me which I thought quite funny being we had just started talking and didn’t know much about each other. He is in ‘black ops’ in the US military in a very ‘dangerous place’ fixing to be deployed from Kuwait to Afganistan in a few weeks (doesn’t have a date). He has no family to speak of. His mother died of cancer and his father in a car accident. He was the only child and never married nor had children of his own. Within 2 weeks he told me about needing a special phone to contact each other and how his commander was the only one that could tell us about it and how to get it. He said he needed me to purchase the phones for 485.00 because he could not access his accounts himself. And when I said no, he was polite and then came back the very next day and said he talked to a ‘friend’ in the United States that could help us but this friend of his would send me the money so I could purchase the phones with my account…but he needed my account information so it could be transfered there. I said no again that I was giving no one my account information and if his ‘friend’ wants to buy him the phones, his ‘friend’ was welcome to do so his own way and send them. He said ok. And that was that. This man never gave a rank or position in the military. You can’t see anything on his uniform except the American flag and partial name of Miller. And he went immediately from Myyearbook (which he bumped me off his friends list as soon as he got my yahoo) to yahoo chat. He also says he wants to retire by the end of the year, come to the US and open a jewelry store with him and us live happily ever after. He wants to live in Florida. He speaks the same as the above examples. And is very charming. Hope this helps.
Dawn
Hello Elizabeth,
My guy is Major Marcus Burke in the Navy currently in Afghan. Along with CJs email for contact on this site, there is a Marcus. I hope my impersonator is not using this Marcus’ name and identity. I have pics and lots of email and would like to send them to C J.
Anyways this guy too told me he has no family. His mother and father died in a car accident, his wife died from cancer and his son (Beckford) is living with his wife’s best friend in the UK. I don’t believe a word of it after reading the posts on here plus had many doubts from a while back. He told me he is from Orange Park, FL and even sent me his house that is up for sale in Orange Park. However, the name on the house is not his. So I asked him why. His reply was that they are in the military and because of how dangerous it is in terrorist land (afghan) they have to conceal their identity and the house is in the agent’s name. I am yet to make that call as I did see the house on google up for sale.
He too is the only child and never got close to his aunts and uncles. We chat on yahoo almost every night but 2 days ago I told him that I don’t do long distance relationships and I found a new man. He got so upset that I am leaving him and his son. Ofcourse I am still single, just did that to test him.
At one point things seem so real. He even sometimes seemed funny. I mean we make jokes at each other. He has a facebook account and I have contacted a lady he has as friend. I have also seen him in her friends list. Even though she was on FB recently, she has not replied to my messages. I am thinking that she is apprehensive for some reason.
This Marcus said he can’t use webcam because it’s not allowed in their base in Kanur, Afghan. When using webcam, you can also make a call. I called him and he said he hears it ringing but does not have the ability to answer. I keep asking him questions upon questions and lately he said he can’t believe that i still doubt him.
Anyways this is where my doubt started. He said he would be here by the week of 9/11 to see me. So I filled out a form with my (supposedly address) and sent it back to him. I am sorry but I wasnt going to give someone my address without knowing him. He said he submitted it to his commandant and his replacement has arrived. However, I did not hear from him for 3dys after I sent him back the form. When he finally came on he said, on his way to get his replacement from the airport, he got shot. He volunteered to show me the wound when he gets here. That was redflag 100th. Then the day came when he is suppose to leave 9/11. On 9/12, he said bcus of the 9/11 holiday there he couldn’t leave. redflag# 200th. Then a few days later we left yahoo saying our goodbyes and we will meet in 48hrs. A day after, I saw him on the dating site we met. So i asked him what his he doing there. Oh he gave excuses. He didnt know that when leaving on a non-emergency they cannot leave on the military plane. So he needs to get money to make up his $1000 to come. The flight is $3000 and he has asked all his other colleaques for loans. Now he has $1600 and needs $1300 to make it to me. He didn’t ask me for the money so as a test I offered and when he gladly accepted I told him that was the wrong answer. That was redflag # 1000th. Since then I have boldly and firmly told him not to mention $ again bcus it won’t happen, and he hasn’t.
There is so much I could tell about these conversations we had. I have most of them and all the pics he sent.
Can you tell me how to send them to CJ for investigation please?
Thanks much
Carol
Elizabeth, I would like to see the photos if you have any of this man “Miller”you say you have been talking to for a couple of weeks now, as I also have just met a man on a dating site who appears to be so sincere and caring, he also is in the US Army, or so he says, and I checked the scammer sites, and low and behold there was a picture there of the guy that has been emailing me for the last three days devoting his whole life to me. I have pictures he has sent to me too, and I just bet it is the same guy, he portrays he is Kenneth Lascot Miller, and I have a email address for him, so if anyone else is chatting with this scammer, get in touch with me and discuss it, he almost had me in, but I thought tonight I will just put his name in the computer and see what came up, and found this site which has taken me hours to read through, what mongrels these people are, but I am going to play this one at his own game for the time being, and tell him I need money if he asks me for some. I would love to hear from anyone else that has been emailed by this person and I also wonder if the real Kenneth Miller is aware that someone is using his photo’s to suck ladies into their web. I am in Australia, so it looks like it is a world wide scam. I must admit, I started to think about the english he was using in his emails, and when I wrote back to him asking questions, there would be a prolonged time before he answered and then it was only a couple of words like ok, or I understand you, and the punctuation was bad for a Major General. Hope to hear from any of you that know of this one…. Regards and keep your wits about you ladies..
Anonn
Hello he is a scammer he has basically tried to scam you once and told you lies you are still talking to him because???? Leave this scamming piece of crap with nothing and try going to romancescam.com or scamwarners.com you will find alot of eyeopening info also you will see some of the REAL faces of scammers he is a broke african sitting in an internet cafe or using a cheap laptop he brought as a result of scamming he is a BEGGER
Mari
Hi Ladies, ….. and I have been scammed.
I am from South Africa and has been scammed be this smooth talker who used the alias of a very important and high up ranking Lt Gen Curtis Michael Scaparotti. He is the Current Commander in the US in ISAF. Now if this respectable man would send strange women all sorts of messages and this was via Skype I would eat my hat.
I chatted to him twice and then Googled (the real Lt Gen’s) profile which was also on Wiki and the real man is gorgeous. But luckily for me I realised that this is a scam. Poor spelling, not making sense of what I was asking about his real job etc. Shame if I could get hold of him I will shred him to pieces. I send him a nasty message and told him that the FBI is waiting at his front door and that he is a scammer. He came back with such a bad message and said that I was brainwashed by those other people. And then opted out and deleted his details from Skype! Just shows you! THANKS Goodness to be rid of such harasser. I just feel so sorry for the real soldiers whose name are being used.
One good thing that came from this is that I started to really look into what Lt Gen Mike Scaparotti was actually doing and I must say he is doing a fantastic job, I would not have minded if he was realy in contact with me. But I will now know better.
To all the soliders out there in Afghanistan keep up the wonderful job and ladies be aware! Look rather nearer home for entertainment, the Internet is a dark and dangerous place.
Cindy
I believe I’ve inherited this piece of scum using Lt. General Curtis Mike Scaparrotti identity … He also contacted me through Skype. He wasted no time trying to get money from me by using the “Supply Contract”.. Needless to say, he received no money from me but turned around had a few Million to send to me..Lol.. but I had to pay 2,500.00 for delivery of the money to the US…LMAO.. After telling this scum he wasn’t now or ever receiving ANY money from me, continues even as I write this statement contacting me… I threaten to report this to the Army CID.. His response was “So, I have nothing to hide”… I told him; You better run for your life cause I’m coming to get ya!! This scamer is still on Skype ladies… Be warned and safe!!
CJ
I actually work under LTG Scaparrotti here in RC-South, Afghanistan. He’s a great leader and I can assure you he DOES NOT use social media or dating sites.
Vera Webb
Hi Has anyone had contact with Micheal messengale, Could you please contact me on Vera.w@blueyonder.co.uk if you have please? Or any photo.s of him please
Teresa
Has anyone talked with a John Antonio recently????
Renata B
Has any body heard of Sgt Frank Morales?
dana
Hi, I have been scammed, and i paid the money $450USD to a man who is Sergent Benson Edwards. Now he is Making peace reign in Afghanistan. he wants to come to meet me, but he said he has no money, his account is locked. he wants me to help him apply him to leave the army to visit me. the leaving fee is over $600 USD, and I received an email from US Army as follow:
Dear Dana,
I must be sincere with you that Sgt. Benson Edwards, is not due for leave at the moment and i am very sorry about that. According to the present situation here we need more hands to make peace reign. I will advise you to contact the Gen. in the British Army if you want this leave request to be granted. You can get to him through this email: 1stArmouredDivision@london.com
I wish you best of luck,
Gen.David Petraeus.
Does anyonr konw these? and talked with Sgt. Benson Edwards? help me!!!!!!!
Anonn
@ Dana he is a scammer and this email is FAKE you sent your money to an ugly African No Us Servicemember needs your money for any reason they have atm cards and access to their bank accounts at ALL times and you cannot apply for a military members leave it is like Vacation time only the military member can ask for leave and NO it does not have to be paid for under any circumstances cut this begger off and leave him with nothing you have learned you lesson Im sorry you were scammed but if you don’t cut it off these lying leeches will try again tell him to get his begging uneducated ass a JOB.
sanya
http://www.delphifaq.com/faq/male_scammers/f6592.shtml
I have been scammed by this person, his name this year is Joseph Samuel in Skype, Jeff Brown in roketmail,
and so on.
He pretend to be soldier in Afganistan, Colonel, and he has found a box of money in his lat combate.
He is sending the box to women that he trust and says that he is in love, and after that when the agent come, there a lot of money to be paid for custom clearance.
He insist, he is very woried about his situation and he is asking you to help, promissing that he will pay back all the money that you have spent, because everything that you have done is because of him.
Anyway, you are paying as you want to help him, because he is becoming the man of your heart, but at once the BOX is becoming the only object of your communication.
Long story, as I can see there are a lot of women that have passed through the same.
Please write to me, I am in your total disposal to send you photos and info and emails. I would like to help to the next victims, not to do what I have done.
He is writing as josephsamuel55@hotmail.com.
lately he is jeffbrown@rocketmail.com
and he is everywhere,
please see the photos on:rodney pace scammer in dating scammers
he contCT ME in the english site…with his brocken inglish insisting that he is from New York city,
oh my God…and he is strong Evangelist and always saying that with God everything is possible, he is prying every day…………….
Anonn
I must be sincere with you that Sgt. Benson Edwards, is not due for leave at the moment and i am very sorry about that. According to the present situation here we need more hands to make peace reign. I will advise you to contact the Gen. in the British Army if you want this leave request to be granted. You can get to him through this email: 1stArmouredDivision@london.com
I wish you best of luck,
Gen.David Petraeus.
This is a crock of bullsh*t this Moron can’t even use the correct grammer and for military official business they would NOT use a free email address and I assure you it would be professionally typed and not by some third world begging MORON with a third grade Education and a degree from Scam University
sanya
Stacey
Met a man who says he is in the Army on POF – first thing he asked was do I have a web cam? He says he is from Del Rio which I find odd because I know Del Rio and the only base close is an AFB. He says he is widowed with two girls whose picture is on his yahoo messenger and yes he has a yahoo email. Sent him a message last night with all types of questions ie: who has POA, who takes care of his bills, how long is his deployment and you guessed right no response as of today. I almost got scammed last week but I sure don’t want to go through that again – name is James Lawren says he is Special Forces in Baghdad
Rupi
Does anyone know of a Sergent Craig Williams, who is on deployment to Libya. He has asked me to write a letter of leave for him. Please let me know I havent been asked for money yet, but I am now wondering if that was going to be is next step. He has been too good to be true. Just glad I came across this website.
ennis griffith
ive been contacted by a so called sergent based in iraq,says he wants 1700 pound to pay for leave from there to uk, also, to pay for damaged equipment while he served there,such as gun and helmet,also wanted to apply for fiance leave to his general col ronald peters,so that he could come over here, he applied for proxy marriage licence saying we were married,he says he cant write to me or me to him by usual post, wont talk on phone, unless i pay for phone line,also he wants another 4000 pound from me , to claim his retirement money, he says hes been in forces for 16 years, hes a widow with a son living in texas with his son, i met
him on be naughty site, but he saw me on upforit,com, a sister site which is linked to be naughty,every question i ask he dosent answer, or dosent like me asking, ive emailed his general with the questions, he wont answer me, how can i prove what hes saying is right, do i have to pay for phone line, cant he have ordinary post,ive never filled any form in, he says he filled all necessary forms in himself ,what do i believe.
Anonn
@ Ennis no you cannot apply for leave for any Us Military member leave is like earned vacation time also leave does NOT have to be Paid for this is a broke begging scammer pretending to be a us service member he is a Liar and a fraud delete and block this begging ugly african who is sitting in an internet cafe lying to you and anyone else that will listen go to scamwarners for support and romancescsm.com this clown is a broke joke only after your money to buy stupid things to get girls attention in africa things like the latest cellphones and laptops they are very ignorant and unwise when it comes to using money wisely thats why the have to keep begging you have been warned walk away
Anonn
@Ennis ask this so called service member for proof that you are married ask him to show you his most recent LES from Dfas I can guarantee you either he will come up with excuses or he wont have a clue what you are talking about if you are now legally Married you should be enrolled in deers and he should be your sponsor and you should be able to get a military id and be able to get on base use the base exchange and above all he should give you his Poa since you are now his spouse and Im sure this scammer knows NOTHING but try it anyways and listen for his excuses lol been there done that Husband is Military and he’s Real.
Anonn
,also wanted to apply for fiance leave …….There is No such thing as a fiance leave and the marriage by proxy is a crock of bullshit ok if u r married then ask him where are the papers and ask him where can you go and take your picture to get your military Id im sure he has no clue ask him have you been enrolled in deers again he will have no clue You do NOT have to pay for phone lines for this lying scammer tell him to get on ovoo or skype and show himself or yahoo messenger also tell him to take a picture of himself in uniform holding a note that says I Love You Ennis guess what never happen ask for a copy of his military Id I have a hint it is NOT green and it will not say military id card be careful and do NOT send any money if you do you will only be begged for more money do NOT send money to anyone you do NOT know go to scamwarners.com for support and romancescam.com drop this scammer and delete and block him and clean your computer and do not share any personal info with him YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED THIS IS A SCAMMER I AM WELL VERSED ON SCAMMERS AND THEIR LIES AND YES I AM AN AMERICAN
ennis griffith
for anon, thanks for your reply,i didnt want to believe he was a scammer, i feel an idiot,i really do,i cant understand why they use an address in america for sending the money to, through western union,its never africa or nigeria but america,hes left me a message this morning saying he didnt like me asking questions,and for me to go to hell,he said hes fed up of me asking questions,and why dont i believe and trust him,perhaps i need to go to hell for being such a fool.he never wanted to come on cam, said it was security, ive looked at his pics,some of him on his own, some with other men,his name sgt_paul_smith202hotmail.com, also got a yahoo account, his supposed colonel was a colonel ronald peter,who was the one confirming how much i had to send,the agent was an ana hernandez circuns , who was a supposed active agent, who should receive the money through western union,just like to thank you,many thanks
Anonn
@ Ennis great job now block and delete this lying piece of shit he is angry because you are on to him and you have asked questions he has no answers to because he is a FRAUD which I knew he was and thats why I told you to ask those questions many of them are not very smart at all as for him going to hell is exactly where he is going him and all of his scamming lying begging friends tell him if he hits you up again to GET A REAL JOB! the Military will NOT need your money for ANY REASON they have access to their accounts at all times there is no agent its just him and his scamming friends the military would NEVER conduct business through western union or moneygram and it will NOT be a free email address it would be official business the scam is up he knows you recieved some great advice which means no money for his begging ass thats why hes pissed tell him to drop dead Scammer! we are fed up with him and his people lying and begging The pics hes using are NOT his if you see who he really is you will find a much uglier man or boy with a Face ONLY A MOTHER COULD LOVE NO THANKS NEEDED ENNIS Spread the word to everyone you know to be on the lookout for these lying pieces of CRAP. Be safe and date locally and NEVER give your hard earned money to anyone you do not KNOW
Anonn
to claim his retirement money, ……what a crock of BS retirement is at or after 20 yrs and it does NOT have to be paid for,I dont understand for all of these scammmers who lie and use fake us military soldiers to scam yet they know absolutely nothing about the us military Thank GOD they are completely dumb when it comes to the US Military and its great that they cannot duplicate the military IDS Thanks CJ I am Loving your site great idea great news for us bad news for scammers Knocking off scammers one at a time LOL wtg CJ.
Anonn
wont talk on phone, unless i pay for phone line,…….All this means is this scammer has no cellphone or mobile as they call it or it means he has an outdated phone and wants you to buy a new one so he can invent more lies and more stories to tell you he wants the updated phones because women in Nigeria are easy to get when they think the men have money what a JERK guess this scammer has to start all over be nice if a baiter had his email address to bait his ass for a few Months lol I Love Baiters they teach scammers a lesson
Mary Willer
To whom this may concern:
I am contacting you to inform you of a very serious matter!! It involves a scam and extortion of money from women!! I was a member of Match.Com where I met a gentleman who goes by the name Kevin AAron McKenne. He claims to be in the United States Army and is a Sargent stationed in Afghanistan and was also transferred to Libya on a peace mission. He is working along with a gentlemen who also claims to be a retired officer from the US Army. He goes by the Name Mr. Felix. Frimpong. Both men are involved in extortion of money and merchandise from me of $4,000.00 I contacted Match.Com my local postal inspector and the Unites States Army. The Army did a verification on the men and found them to be a fake!! They are NOT in the military and they get women to send money, merchandise and what ever they can get. I was told by the US Army to report this to your company as well. Mr. Felix pretends to be a retired military Sargent helping to deliver packages. He then proceeds to ask for hotel money and to wire funds to him by money gram. He also uses a PO BOX for you to send the merchandise he supposing gives to Sgt. McKenne who is also fake. Here are the email address that they go by as well as the PO box they use for the money and merchandise to be sent to.
Felix Frimpong, PO Box AT 1166, Achimota MKT. Accra, Ghana ( Mr. Felix) Mr.Felix@rocketmail.com
For Sgt McKenne he uses two address (Kev.mckenne@militarymailbox.com) also Shoot_stars1@yahoo.com
If you need any emails or communication I have had with these gentle men sent to you, please let me know and I will be more than happy to forward them. Please take this very seriously as I dont want any more women taken advantaged of. I was told by the US Army base these men have taken advantage of several others. They need to be stopped ASAP I can be contacted at the following address and phone number:
Janet
I am in contact with Sgt. Simon Roberts serving in Afghanistan. can anyone tell me if they know about hom or have been scammed by him
Lynne
Boy, reading all of this I to have been scammed but I only lost 400:00 dollars it taught me a lesson. Mine was going by Capt. James Smith. I agree with the others we need to figure a way to put them out there, however they are using others pics and information. Just whom ever falls into this trap is heart breaking but think first and do what ones have said ask for specifics. Lesson learned here.
Female agent
Hi…
I’ve been reading most of what is writen here and to my surprise or maybe not, I also got scam. I’m canadian and it happen early ocober 2011 on Lavalife (dating site). With in 24 hrs, I was in contact with at least 10 US soldier, posted in either Iraq or Kabul in Afghanistan. I remember a couple of names used like: Charles Clark, Louis Ramos, Jeffrey Tindall, Georges Huges, all claiming to be near retirement. The one that got me pretty was call EDWARD DRAPER, DOB 1961/07/27, born in New Jersey, one sister, divorce qith a 16 yrs old daughter name Richil whom is studying in UK. Anyway, I got suspicious after Edward ask if he could send a package to me and to keep it safe untill he gets back from his mission in about 2 months time. I confronted him wiht the scam thing and he got real mad at me… So I call, the US secret services, the FBI, CSIS (canada), RCMP (canada) Anti Fraud Center (canada) and all of them told me the same. Flush them out and don’t ever answer to them. Still, I couldn’t belive it and my mistake got a hold of Jeffrey Tindall thinking he was real… I explain what was happening and he got in contact wiht an UN Officer in Ghana by the name of Douada Toure. I’ve spokne to him on the phone. Long distance from Canada, he wanted me to send 500.00$ so that they can open an investigation. I was pissed and told him, he wasn’t going to recive a penny out of me. Then I got back on line with Jeffrey Tindall, and he wanted me to send him a laptop so that he could finish the paperwork for him to go back home since he was in UK in a small village where they did not have any… I told him bullshit… So after all that, the next day I receive a call from Iceland to guy said someone gave him my phone number and he was going to help me… After telling him that the FBI was on the case, he hang up. I don’t loose anything in this but I know that sweet on the picturew I saw, ain’t responsable and now I’m trying to locate him or his family to advise them of the scam using him. I chat on line with the US army recruit and send them the picture. I just hope someone find him… I am extremely sorry for him… Like I said the man in the picture looks to good to be bad… On this I wonder how I can forfard the picture…
THank you and hope someone can find him…
Janet
Sgt. Simon Roberts is the man who so called fell in love with me,I gave been a fool because I did send money, he is asking for more so he can get his benefit and then come to live in the uk with me and make a life. Hiis accomplices are Lt. Mark Collins and Col. Leacin..he is getting nothing more from me. How and where do I make a complaint about these men?They don’t care how much they hurt us women when they are doing this.
A lesson learned but a little too late for me
Anonn
@ janet I am sorry you lost money and so now this ugly begging leech is begging for more he is a fake he is stuck in Africa in a damn internet cafe all day he is a lazy lying bum who wouldnt know a job if it kicked him dead in his lazy ass there is no benefit because he is a fake he wishes he were in the us military delete and block the low life and clean your computer and move on for support go to romancescam.com but for a great laugh go to youtube and type in scambaiters and see the humiliating things baiters do to these morons with the promise of only a few dollars they are pathetic in a perfect world internet access would either be cut off to Nigeria or be so expensive that scammers would have to find a REAL JOB and many only have about a 4th grade education just look at their horrible grammer now you know bullshit when you hear it from these begging clowns.
Janet
where do I go from here? how do i do anything about these scumbags? i have lost money down to my own stupidity
Mary
Hey,ladies has any one heard of a Micheal Templeton US Navy
lmar
Please add Thompson Jonas Wiseman to your list. Thankfully I did not part with my hard earned cash and feel sorry for anyone who has.
carol
Hi, something similar has happened to me, I live in Spain and some English, some speak good things, but slowly I understand, contact me for an appointment datasheets an American soldier named Melvin Bowell, which I found quite strange is that I immediately professed eternal love, good humored him and after that he knew he was in love with the business offered me … it was in Iraq who had conosido a man who had much gold and told me that he could get 1gm to 500 euros and that I could sell here in 1600euros, I laughed because I know very well how much it costs per gram of gold here in Spain then I told him that money had not told me not to worry and to send the PRCI’s gold here, I finally said I had to send 600euros I said no then dropped to 400 and then to 200 … when I told him not to send anything emotionally threatened me saying he had never wanted and that if at some point so was to send him 100euros …. now clear that they had him take the ass … do not send anything , the only bad thing as at the beginning I believed him because I gave him my phone number and called constantly telling me he loved me …. I laugh now jajajajajjaajajaj only hope that women have not so foolish as to believe in these guys who ask for money
charmaine
Ladies add these to your list
Clark snook email address cksoldierboy1@yahoo.com
along with I assume his accompolices command mike pike
sgtchriscross@yahoo.com
All claim to be in Afghastian in the American army
charmaine
disregard my earlier comment, all is good with these soldiers.
kathleen Jackson
Lt colonel Jack Smith deployed presently in Iraq and will be returning to the states was widowed 9 years ago has 2 adult children lives in Brooklyn N.Y and does not have the english of a Lt Col, starting calling me babe after a few sentences. Said that he was an engineer and made planes. He started to tell me how he was making a large profit from selling gold and was I interested. I said that I was aware of scams and that I wasn’t interested. He was very romantic and ridiculously in love with me. All this happened in 3 days. I note that there is a Lt Col Jack smith but is a medico. They must get ideas from army newsletters etc.
When I was on match.com 2 years ago they hacked the site and I had a similar experience. So I was not falling for it. These criminals have a script usually a widow children that need help or meet with an accident.They fall in love with you immediately!!! 01/11/11 Be careful ladies never send money to anyone.
Bette
I want to thank everyone for all their stories. I have been talking to a Sgt. Jeffery White. I was so falling for everything he said. Then he said he wanted to come home to me early, but could not do it unless I helped. He wanted me to pay $1,899.00. I had said I would have no problem setting up the payment for air fare so long as it was done through a military agency. “Oh no they are in control of all that”. He said he was telling his CO that I needed him home early to marry me. I would need to western union the money first then scan in and e-mail the receipt. He would then scan in the forums for me to sign and send back. This was on a Saturday I told him I did not have the money. He wanted me to try. I said alright send me the information where to send the money. He only would give me women named Mary Murry Buffalo, New York 14207. I sent back an e-mail. Telling him there was no way I would send money without a phone number, address and the agencies name. “Oh baby that is all the information the admin dept would give me” Trust me I have to come home before my name goes up on the list for the next mission.
I then started checking things out. I have an uncle that is retired Army so he was able to easily locate a soldier by the same name, DOB: where he is deployed form and that yes he is currently deployed in Afghan. I have this sick feeling that I’m being scammed by someone using a real soldiers ID and pictures.
I find it odd same story as many of you. He is widowed with a son living with his father. He claims to want to marry me really? I do know that Military men and women have military e-mail account. Because of my uncle I know that I can send an e-mail to the real Jeff white I will do that today. I feel so stupid. I’m an educated woman in health care and am not desperate for a man by any means. I have son in the USMC and that fact that people are using our military men and women to run scams just pisses me off. I wonder if Anderson Cooper on CNN would want to cover what how scammers our using our troops to scam women. Maybe he has and I missed it.
Thank you again to all of you for being so open and honest and sharing. It gives me comfort to know I’m not alone.
Has anyone heard of this Sgt.Jeffery white@ yahoo.com From Alaska currently in Afghan? He even sent pictures in uniform with his name clearly displayed.
Please if any one has any advice email me at betteggardens@comcast.net Thank you and I will hold on to my $1,899.00
Bette
Bette
I want to thank everyone for all their stories. I have been talking to a Sgt. Jeffery White. I was so falling for everything he said. Then he said he wanted to come home to me early, but could not do it unless I helped. He wanted me to pay $1,899.00. I had said I would have no problem setting up the payment for air fare so long as it was done through a military agency. “Oh no they are in control of all that”. He said he was telling his CO that I needed him home early to marry me. I would need to western union the money first then scan in and e-mail the receipt. He would then scan in the forums for me to sign and send back. This was on a Saturday I told him I did not have the money. He wanted me to try. I said alright send me the information where to send the money. He only would give me women named Mary Murry Buffalo, New York 14207. I sent back an e-mail. Telling him there was no way I would send money without a phone number, address and the agencies name. “Oh baby that is all the information the admin dept would give me” Trust me I have to come home before my name goes up on the list for the next mission.
I then started checking things out. I have an uncle that is retired Army so he was able to easily locate a soldier by the same name, DOB: where he is deployed form and that yes he is currently deployed in Afghan. I have this sick feeling that I’m being scammed by someone using a real soldiers ID and pictures.
I find it odd same story as many of you. He is widowed with a son living with his father. He claims to want to marry me really? I do know that Military men and women have military e-mail account. Because of my uncle I know that I can send an e-mail to the real Jeff white I will do that today. I feel so stupid. I’m an educated woman in health care and am not desperate for a man by any means. I have son in the USMC and that fact that people are using our military men and women to run scams just pisses me off. I wonder if Anderson Cooper on CNN would want to cover what how scammers our using our troops to scam women. Maybe he has and I missed it.
Thank you again to all of you for being so open and honest and sharing. It gives me comfort to know I’m not alone.
Has anyone heard of this Sgt.Jeffery white@ yahoo.com From Alaska currently in Afghan? He even sent pictures in uniform with his name clearly displayed.
Please if any one has any advice email me at betteggardens@comcast.net Thank you and I will hold on to my $1,899.00
Bette
I may have posted twice oops
Anonn
@ Bette what this scammer did was sent you a pic of a real US Service member that he is using to scam Women this is a much uglier man both inside and out he sits on a cheap laptop or in some hot internet cafe all day he is a begger a liar and a BUM it is his JOB and he takes pride in it please cut him off since you know he is a scammer and a begger and delete and block him leave him with nothing or you can tell him to get off his lazy ass and get a JOB…in the future the next US Military man that solicits you,I have a list of questions for you to ask him if he is not real by question number 3 he will start to tell you I dont like you asking this questions they are ignorant as hell if you pay very close attention to them.
Ask him to get on webcam with you and NOT just for a few seconds but for an hour
Ask him for his unit address and then research it if he makes an excuse about security and military protocol SCAMMER
Ask him what his Mos is
Ask him to send you the last Les in fact ask him to send you a copy of his Les for the last 6 Months he wont cause he has NO idea
Ask him what base he deployed from and How long hes been in the military and then pay close attention to his Birthdate
Ask him for a copy of his military Id and his state issued id card or drivers License and make sure those pics match and not some photo shopped bs with the same pic of the soldier hes pretending to be
Ask Him to take a pic in his uniform holding a note with your name on it
Ask him to email you from his official military email account I assure you it wont be a free email account if he makes up an excuse SCAMMER which you already know
And then when you are dont with the lying lazy bum pass him on to a master baiter share his email address and a baiter will go to work asap
He will be so confused and will insult you or try to change the subject when you ask these questions so just be prepared but he has no power thats what they do when they realize the gig is up and no money for them
If he asks you for money for ANY reason Scammer or if he asks you to send a Iphone 4 or anything to Africa there you have it scammer.
angie
I have read a lot today on this site and I am scarred to death. I have been talking with a guy he says that he is in the Navy. He wants us to be married and have already ordered our certificates. He is deployed and wants to come home early so that we can make this happen. My family thinks this is a scam. Has anyone heard of Richard L. Caston?
Anonn
@ Angie they are right he is a SCAMMER he cannot order any marriage certificates for you,you both have to sign for a marriage license he is a LIAR but dont be scared you have come to the right place and found the right person to tell you the truth He CANNOT come home until his time is up if her were a real US Servicemember relax and breathe because Im about to help you out
Ask him for copies of this so called marriage certificate that you have NEVER signed
Ask him to get on webcam and chat with you for 30 minutes to an Hour excuses SCAMMER
Ask him has he enrolled you in deers yet Scammer will have no clue
Ask him where did he deploy from
Ask him how long hes been in the Military
Ask him to email you from his military email account excuse SCAMMER
Ask him to send you a copy of his most recent Les in fact ask to see his Les for the last 6 months HE WONT
Ask him to take a pic of himself holding a note that says I Love You Angie HE WONT because he is a scammer
Ask him to scan and email you a copy of his military ID and his State drivers license neither can be duplicated HE wont he will attempt to send you a photo shopped pic or the same pic he has of the service member hes pretending to be we all know you cant fake a drivers license pic so HE wont
Ask him who the secretary of state is and Ask him who his boss is he will have no clue SCAMMER
By the time you get done with all of these questions or even before guarantee you he will ask dont you trust me and then will get pissed off or agitated or give you a sob story because you dont trust him or will say I dont like you asking me this questions Because he is a scammer
Walk away leave this clown with nothing he is a begger a scammer a con a LOSER get it a LIAR you have been warned Richard L Caston even sounds like an assinine name a scammer would make up.
He is deployed and wants to come home early so that we can make this happen.
Next he will ask you for money to help him get his leave as they call it or will ask you to pay for a phone or will tell you a long way out story filled with Lies and then explain to you he cant use his accounts as they are frozen
MILITARY members have access to their accounts at all times even when they are in the war zone and they will NOT need you MONEY for ANY reason
Military Members the real ones anyways are not and will NOT be on different sites soliciting many have families or a gf or bf back in the US waiting for them they have no time to get desperate enough to be online Begging complete strangers for money because the real service members have real lives and real JOBs scammers are beneath them
You have been warned by a US Servicemembers Wife yes you are being scammed let it go check your security settings on your computer and delete and block this begger.
Anonn
@ Angie Navy great this is right up my alley as I’m a US Navy Wife…
Also Ask him what ship hes on and how long he has been attatched to that ship
Ask him who the Chief of naval Operations is please update us with his answers I am curious in fact
email me Igotmyown00@gmail.com
julie
hi again … can you tell me where i can put all this pictures ”’ sgt Daniel Williamson”” send me…. and what was the name of the page , people here open to put these asshole on…
julie
this is my email adress: zakxav@hotmail.com
Anonn
@ Julie you can post and share your pics at scamwarners.com or you can go to romancescam.com for support and see other pics these lying leeches are using also you can see some of the real faces behind the pics these scammers are using you will be very surprised to find out the man u have been chatting with is NOTHING like the handsome soldier in the pics
Anonn
One more thing Ask him where his ship is homeported he will have NO clue he will google some crap and tell you alot of crap and when he does there is a way to find out if he is in fact attatched to that ship but I do know that it is a crock yeah right I want to see him leave a deployment early to come home to marry wont happen
Ask him whats a work up if hes really navy he will know
Ask him whats his MOS
Anonn
Ladies as well as Gents Please PAY ATTENTION
Real Us Service members will NOT need your Money for any reason they have access to their own accounts at all times yes even in the war zone there will be no freeze on their accounts for ANY reason
Real Service members will NOT Beg a stranger for money for ANY reason
Yes they can use a webcam even if they are special ops
Real Us Service members will understand things like Mos AAfes or Les and SGLI Scammers will NOT
Real Service Members will NOT be on any site soliciting you for any dates many have families and have no time for Facebook or any other sites NONE Many do NOT and will NOT Post Pics anywhere due to them being stolen by scammers and used to scam Men and Women out of Money
Many Us Service members are No Longer in Iraq
All Service members ARE allowed to receive mail and care packages scammers will say different
All US Military members have a military email account and they may use it when they want scammers will say different because they are frauds
US Military does NOT and will not use free email accounts of any kind they also do NOT Use Western Union or Moneygram for any reason
Any Us Service member that asks you for Money for any reason is A FRAUD A SCAMMER plain and simple
The US Military takes care of its own
Scammers hate being asked questions they cannot answer
Always insist after the first email to see their military id as well as their state id card or drivers license and no photoshopped crap and not the same pic the scammer sent you to begin with because the scammer will NOT be able to produce a id card pic as State Id cards cannot be photoshopped if they are its not hard to tell
for instance if the scammer sends you a pic of the soldier or sialor they are impersonating the pic thats on the state Id should not be the same pic of the soldier or sailor in uniform PAY attention always
pay attention to their grammer they always have spelling errors they NEVER type nor speak like Americans also insist that you hear their voice they cannot hide their accents
US Military will not be in a place like Nigeria nor Ghana Watch the news There Is no base in Nigeria not even tents NONE
Diplomats or anyone in the US supposedly collecting money for the service member SCAM
Bottom Line REAL US Service Members Or Military members Period will NOT need your Money for any reason
Leave these Scammers and their sorry asses and their life and sob stories with absolutely NOTHING…
And stay on your toes because after troops withdraw from Afghan these scammers will come up with other lies and sob stories but stay vigilant NEVER send money to anyone you do not know even charities as many of them are scams as well.
Anonn
Example of an email I received from a scammer impersonating a Marine until I called him on his BS this is just an example of the silly type of crap they will type…
Thanks you so much for the mail you sent me on tagged,well I am a down to earth person even if the marines thought us to be tough and strong,I have had a really straight life until now that I realise that I don’t have anybody to call my own family,I have never been married and I lost my dad two years ago,I also have a 63 years old mother who is my only source of joy.I just realised I wasted my life and I should have looked for you earlier in life..I will love to know more about you and I hope I will hear from you soon..Love Thomas
Anonn
This after only seeing my profile picture not even the full profile so what does that tell you knows nothing about me ROMACE SCAM all day and this clown didnt even have a pic up of a marine this clown used a models pics does not know my name but in one email he’s found the Love of his life little did he know he chose the wrong lady lol.
JP
It is a shame… I have been receiving such emails. But, I don’t believe in them. If you pay attention to the story they tell, you can find big mistakes: The whole family were killed at the World Trade Center, his adopted son is a top secret, He feels a true love that comes from the outer space, He has about $15 milions that need your help, etc. A bad mistake to poke a brasilian woman. I’ve been laughing a lot on his face before I set him free to catch some unaware woman. Bad people, get a life!
Anonn
the scams often involve requests for money from the victim to purchase “special laptop computers,” international telephones and transportation fees to be used by the “deployed soldier” so their fictitious relationship can continue. The scams include asking the victim to send money, often thousands of dollars at a time, to a third party address so the phone or laptop can be purchased for the soldier.
“We’ve even seen instances where the perpetrators are asking the victims for money to “purchase leave papers” from the Army or help pay for their flight home so they can leave the war zone,” said Grey.
Officials warn individuals to be very suspicious if they begin a relationship on the internet with someone claiming to be an American soldier and within a matter of weeks, the alleged soldier is asking for money, as well as their hand in marriage.
Many of these cases have a distinct pattern to them, explained Grey. “These are not soldiers, they are thieves.”
The perpetrators often tell the victims that their units do not have telephones or they are not allowed to make calls or they need money to “help keep the Army internet running.”
Diane Johnson
I have been corresponding with SERGEANT BOB JOHNSON, who supposedly originates from Lakeland, Florida, USA. He claims to be a peace keeper with NATO, but nothing adds up. He began writing to me after I signed into a dating site, that I never used. He also claims to be on contract in Kabul, Afghanistan. His English is not quite right; the syntax is just off. Is there any way I can out this person? He uses Skype and MSN?
He has asked me about Liberty Reserve.
Answers to these questions would of great help so if anyone can put me out off my misery, I would be much obliged.
Sincerely,
Diane Johnson
Anonn
@ Diane so this guy just comes out of no where on a dating site you know a social network have you seen his face have u had an interactive chat with him have you seen his State issued Id card also I googled this liberty reserve seems to be some type of payment processing system maybe much like western union or moneygram do you see where I am going with this yes this is a scam and he is a scammer
His English is not quite right; that is also a dead give away so why dont you visit romancescam and scamwarners to see if you can find the pic this low life is using but in the mean time cut this lying rat loose as he will begin to tell you his fake lifestory and find a way to ask you for money
Many times I have read people say but he hasnt asked me for anything give this one time he will google Liberty Reserve. for yourself and see what you find out.
Anonn
Liberty reserve also could be another version of paypal so it would seem a way to pay for goods but in this case there will be NO Goods only empty promises you have been warned Diana the rest is up to you
Anonn
Typo Diane
Anonn
@ Diane also google the liberty reserve scam
All be aware that it would seem the new scam is to use this Liberty Reserve to receive money they have scammed from Targets it clearly stated on the site e-Naira.com (English) — Reputable exchanger located in Africa.
DO NOT USE NOR TRUST
Karen
I am researching Sgt.Nicolas Crawford just to be safe! He says he is stationed in Nigeria Hummm ….. nickcrawford37@yahoo.com or nickcrawford37@live.com
Karen
I am researching Sgt.Nicolas Crawford just to be safe! He says he is stationed in Nigeria Hummm ….. nickcrawford37@yahoo.com or nickcrawford37@live.com anyone with information please let me know!
Katherine
I was approached by a John Graves, his profile is one that is posted here, he said the exact things. Claims to be in Kubal Afghanistan, his english is not good, this is a dead give away, claimed to have a son in Africa, what is his son doing in Aferica, be ware, of this junk, I know we wemon are not that stupid, give us a break
Lyzette
Hello girls , I wish I had of heard and seen these problems 5 weeks ago !!! Unfortunately I have fallen victim to a soldier? named Jones Kay !! I am sick to to stomach right now as I have sent this pce of …… has taken every cent I had and then I sold my car for his Bail !!!!!!!!! its been 56 hrs now since I have heard from him ? I even borrowed money of my dad to help me ? What a fool am I , I have let not just myself down but my family !!
No matter of their support right now there is nothing that can take that shame away !!
My story very similar , He was born in aussie left to the USA with his mum at 6 when his dad died . His wife died 6 yrs ago . no children as the wife was barren . He was asked to resign from the Military because he had been shot in the back 8 yrs ago and could no longer work to his best?? His plan was to move back to Australia after his resignation as he had dual occupancy . So of course I had fallen for him . Right at the beginning I thought we had a so called tiff over misunderstandings of our converstion but now I realise it was a ploy to pull me in further and made me feel guilty . And so we continued our chats . We met on zoosk and he asked me to go online to yahoo at joskay26@yahoo.com . After a while as his time was very close to being sent back USA for signing out of the army he told me he had a parcel to be sent , if was ok to send to me . Inside had $1.1million , I never asked any questions I just thought he earned it ?? I was happy to have it sent then the story of Insuarance needed to be paid , I just did it!!!!!!!! $26’000.00 thats all my lifes savings . then he proceeded to tell me after I had sent the money that he was under watch , I asked for what and then he told me how the money in th parcel came about ? it had been found in the bush in Iraq on patrol with a group of soldiers and they planned to keep it until they were deployed etc etc By this time it was to late and I still did not realise the extent of this problem . He said that he should be fine just has to go thru the court , he said they cant do anything because there was no proof of any other way of receiving the money , no one was killed or robbed etc , he thinks it was drug monies ??? He needed to parcel to be sent back even though I had not received it yet and so another $4000 I spent to cover the cost of the Diplomat to go back with the parcel ?? He was then sent to US and now was placed in police custody in Miami Florida , and if bail was not met a jail sentence of 6-1yrs was going to happen . I had no money left so in desperation after he had the diplomat ring me saying they would help seeing though we had paid insuarance however $4000 was still short , I then sold my new car of 10weeks just to raise the bail and I told him I was going to fly over to greet him out . He even told me police would meet me at the airport and escort me back to where he was . Told me not to pack much he would take me shopping , and we would stay 2 weeks so he could get his strength back then fly back to Australia . I still needed my dad to help out but I was not telling him the whole truth cause I just wanted this person who showed me such love to get out and start a life together . ( my father was only doing it for my happiness even though he was starting to be very suspicious) I lied to my dad for my own selfish needs and I am so ashamed .
Thru all this story there are some things not written as I could write a book like you !!! I cannot believe being a 47yr old women let this stupidity take over my reasoning ??? I drank myself stupid one night and caused more pain for my family because I thought he was going to Jail , and maybe never see my money and then he had given me hope by telling me about the bail if I could just meet the $4000 with the diplomat he would be free , and so my kast desperation of love and life with Jones was near ???
I nearly got on the plane but extrodinary things happenned that stopped me from purchasing the tickets and so I surrended knowing that these were signs to stop . My son was sick to think I was travelling to a place on my own and a possibilty of more bad to happen . He rang me to say he loved me that morning incase he was never to see me again , it was so hard but at the end of the day I had to stop . I could do no more and give no more . That night I received a call from a so called officer to let me know Jones would be out in 2 days ,(he said he wasnt suppose to call but he had a message for me that Jones was missing me ) and that was the las time I have heard from anyone 56 hrs ago . I was 5 weeks to late in knowing these stories but it is my own doings of allowing it to happen even though in the back of my head was a little voice but I chose to ignore it !!!!!!!!!!!
So Here lies another victim to a scam and if I have a chance to get onboard a type of help line please include me in . The amount of different emotions you go through is umbearable especially when you know they are sitting back laughing at our expense .
I feel as if I have been raped in facts of this scam . the only way to get through this to try and forgive myself and help others . Thankyou for reading my story .
Susan
Lyzette, dont be too hard on yourself. These people are really very good at it. Take this a a learning point and move on. I know it very hard to overcome our emotions especially when we really for that person. But please tell yourself, its not worth being unhappy over these people. Be strong. You have family who loves you and they would be very sad to see you like that. I believe one day these people will get their judgement. Take care and God bless you and family.
julie
Someone have something about a certain sgt Daniel Williamson from Colorado Springs USA… He’s suppose to be on deployment in Libya… Benghazi to be more specific…. i have pictures of him ,email adress, facebook….Is someone have something on him…
julie
Hello, again lady’s …Sorry i’m a french canadian, so my English is not very good, i’ve told him that someone email me that he’s not who he said he was… i’ve try somes tips with the guy… ask him to proove me that he exist , ask i’m to email me by is military adress etc… he told me to send an email to is commander (commandantusarmy@usa.com) i ask for the name (Col John. Mack ) he assure me that this person would respond to my questions…. but he never ask me for money yet.. i don’t know what to do… is there someone here who can help me to sort this out??
Anonn
@ Julie this is NOT a valid email address the US Military has no such email address yes you are being scammed I told you to let this go just because this scammer has not asked you for money YET does not mean he wont HELLO they all know not to ask for money right away so if you send an email to this address you will only still either talk to your scammer still or his partner who is also A Scammer Like I told you until you can sit and have an interactive chat with this so called soldier and see him face to face for 30 minute to an hour it is a scammer now brush up on your ENGLISH or have someone translate this for you.
(commandantusarmy@usa.com) i ask for the name (Col John. Mack ) he assure me that this person would respond to my questions…. but he never ask me for money This email and this whole line is a CROCK of BULLSHIT its that simple. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED
julie
thank’s for your respond …i’ll have block this guy friday… still send me email , his suppose commander send me email too… wow what an asshole…. so now i’ll put the info on this site i just have to figure out how i can put all the pictures he send me….
be aware of sgt Daniel Williamson he’s a scammer…..
( Col John Mack
commanderarmyprotocol@live.com
Good Day Madam Julie,
In response to your message of Enquiry,As part of Security measures Sergeant Daniel Williamson can’t give you this details but I deem it fit to send you Sergeant Daniel Williamson’s Personal and Military data.Because all Officers must be duely protected and the loss of life of any Officer is a very loss to the entire United States of America as a whole.I should not be sending you all of this but i just hope it helps.
Sergeant Daniel Williamson Military Information-
PERSONAL DATA
Home of Record: Colorado Springs,CO
Date of birth: 25/06/1967
MILITARY DATA
Service: Army Of the United States
Grade at loss: E-0
Rank: SERGEANT
Division 4th Infantry Division”Ivy”{United States}
MOS: MOSC 11C5O Indirect Fire Infantryman
Length Service: 03
NATO Code: SGT OR-5
Unit: A CO, 2ND BN,4TH INF DIV, USARV
Note-This informations are meant for you and you alone because they are Personal informations to be kept safe and not shown to a third party.
This is to confirm to you that Sergeant Daniel Williamson is real and also a Military Officer.
Have a Nice Day
Col John Mack
Commander US Army)
i’ve also ask the site BADOO.COM to close this acount because it’s a scammer so since yesterday morning this account is no longuer available…. he is also on facebook ….i have all this info on an other computer i’ll put it with the pictures when i’ll find how to do it…..
and also i want to thank’s Troy D Turner… the real one… who was there for supporting me , give me some info about how the military system work and what i can use for get info about this guy…. HE IS A MAN OF HONOR and his country can be proud of this man…. he accept freely to help me sort this out, support my efforts to sort this out!!! i’ll never be sufficiently grateful to this man for the support he given me ….. if someone need info or help you can count on this man…. he give me some info that i share with you …
(All military address are “normally” for example troy.turner@us.army.mil, (for Army) “usa.com” can be anything, I seriously doubt that it is a valid military address. Even if he is overseas the address will be noted with the branch of service he’s in “@us.army.mil” as indicated above. The address could also indicate what FOB (Foward Operating Base) or COB (Combat Operating Base) within the address he’s operating out of or theater of operation, but I assure you that this is NOT a military address. )
this is he’s email i know that you can count on him.. .(baghdad196464@yahoo.com )
i hope that this man get that asshole who stole his identity…. for him and his family…..
THANK’S again Troy!!!!!
Gin
yeah so my guy his name is Patrick Moore and i knew right when i seen the email it was a scam it wasn’t even professional any ways my question is why hasn’t anyone been charged most girls or woman would fall for something like this and lose out on man and money so someone needs to be pay for this and hopefully if they haven’t gotten caught they need to do so immediately!!!
Dawn
I have just found this site today but wanted to say how glad i am to have found this site. I am currently communicating on line with someone saying they are Captain Clint Ferris, US Army based in Kabul. I’ve received a request this morning for charges for leave. Had begun to suspect that this was a scam over the last couple of days when he asked me to apply for his leave. I’ve not seen anyone else show any details about this particular person so it may be a new persona that is being used. I would like some help to confirm that this is a scam and some advice on how i alert the real person to what is happening. I have several pictures and want to put them out there for other woman to see to alert them to the danger of this situation but to do it in a way that does not damage the reputation of the person whose photographs have been stolen and used. Fortunately i have only invested emotionally in this and have not lost any money. Any Help you can give me would be much appreciated.
julie
Hi Dawn… like Annon said it’s certainly a scammer… i don’t see nothing ether on my sgt Daniel Williamson… but if i can found how to put this damn pictures i’ll do it and if someone know the real man… than hope he”ll do tha same as Troy do for replace his situation… I think it’s the best… just have to found out…. Take care..
Dawn
Hi Julie, i also wish i could also post a pic of so called CAPT. CLINT FERRIS troopcommandant@yahoo.com he has now been named and shamed…
julie
Dawn i ‘m on Facebook and found this page… http://www.facebook.com/groups/getthe/……..you’ll need to go there…. so much pictures and everything… support etc…. go there….you need to do a request to see all, but the women there are very friendly i think you’ll see the pictures of this guy like i saw mine!!!! good luck
ps: you can write to me to… zakxav@hotmail.com you can find me on Fb too….
ulla toldbod
beware of MATEO_KELVIN40 @yahoo…. this is false identity and he is from nigeria and scam you for money. he appers on facebook, datanta and yahoo messenger as a soldier
Anonn
@ The real Troy d Turner not the scammers that troll this board Thanks for correcting my mistake for Julie I was typing so fast so again Thanks for giving her the correct format for military email addresses I saw red when I saw that Usarmyusa CRAP and lost it lol because I knew it was a crock again Thanks.Anonn
teresa watson
hi am Teresa i have Ben scammed by a man who told me that he was in the us army he was telling me that he was a Sgt of the us army this man told how we wold be together when i sent him money and when i sent him money for him to get a phone we wold babel to talk to him there for i sent the money by western union witch there for i never herd from this man .but he asked me to send him money to come back to the USA so that we wold be together witch never happen so now this man is trying to get one of my friends to send him money as well .
so some could stop this man by all miens please put a stop to this man asap thank you Teresa Watson i all so have a norther email you can reach me at it is bama3428@gmail .com
Marguerite Elia
Lt Mario Weiss is on Facebook asking a lot of people for money, including me. He said he needs it for a UN application for a grant for military men.. He claims to be in Afganhistan. He was relentless for 3 weeks…. Said he loved me, too and sent me photos. I did not send him any money. Can you find out who he is please?
Arlene Cross
i have been chatting with a soldier who says he need money for form for his release could you please help me havent sent him money but he says he loves me and want to come to be with me the letters sound just like i have read his name is thomas wedel only one pic of him ask him question he never answer them could you find who he is
Anonn
soldier who says he need money for form for his release…….No Arlene you have been chatting with a scammer you have to ask yourself why would someone you never met ask you for money and how can he love you he doesnt know you LET IT GO he is a scammer do not try to prove he is real I have no time for that ask him to email you from his military email account IT WILL NOT BE FREE email provider and if at the end it says anything past .mil for instance .mil.com or .mil.net he is a FAKE which you knew already
Ask him to get on cam and have an interactive chat with you and make sure it has not been pre recorded make sure you can hear his voice if he refuses there is your answer Scammer but in your heart you know he is a Fraud
YOU do NOT need money when you are seperating from the military this clown is pathetic so what release is he talking about you do NOT leave until your contract is up you cannot Pay the military to release you as this scammer has told you.
And last but NOT least REAL Military Members will NOT need your Money for ANY reason they will not sit on the internet and beg from complete strangers but SCAMMERS do for the last time THE MILITARY TAkes care of its own go to scamwarners.com and romancescam.com you will find the same stories and pics hes using to scam you there also YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED
broken hearted
I have been talking to a soldier for a few months now. He is special forces in Kandahar. Peter Kelvin. How can I find out if he is real? 12 month deployment. He sounds real! but I cant tell. Can you help me? Not asked me for anything aside that we are pretty serious.
Anonn
ARE YOU SERIOUS the Name this lying beggar is using is a dead giveaway Name one American that has that Name I’ll wait also google that name and see what you find out I am sure you will find more info about this fake Military member.
You say that you are pretty serious ok
Ask him for a copy of his Les for the last 6 Months
Ask him to get on webcam and show you who he really is chat with you for 30 minutes to an hour HE WONT Turn the tables on him ask him to set aside an allotment for you immediately he will have no clue what that means
Ask him to email you from his official email address HE WONT he doesnt have one
Ask him for a copy of his military Id card and a copy of his State Id card HE WONT
Ask him what base he deployed from and what State its in and tell him you need him to do this while chatting with you on the internet and you need him to answer right away guess what he wont he will have to look up a base you know on google
Trust me you wont get through half of these questions they are VERY Controlling they think women are beneath them and they do NOT like being asked questions
In the event he does get through these questions tell him to take a pic of himself in uniform hodling a sigh with a heart and your name in the middle of the heart this should be no problem remember He LOVES you
HE WONT because then you will really get to see his alligator face.
Go to scamwarners.com and romancescam.com
Go to scamwar
Anonn
@ brokenhearted I googled your Peter kelvin and maybe you should also if this is NOT a dead giveaway to you that he is a scammer nothing and no one else will he takes on many titles as you can see and do not let him give you that BS that someone is using his name it is a crock of BS
Peter Kelvin Esq/Stephen Collins Chambers UK/Late Client Heart Attack 9/11/01
from guest
Quote:
From: “PETER KELVIN”
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
Date: Sat, 7 Mar 2009
Subject: Your prompt response shall be most appreciated.
SHEPHEN COLLINS CHAMBERS
10a, Birmingham road London
England,
Birmingham, London,
United Kingdom.
Phone No.:+44 702 409 5694.
Dear friend,
I am Barrister Peter Kelvin,a partner to Shephen Collins solicitors and advocate. I am the principle attorney to a late client of mine,who herein after shall be refered to as my client, Who lived here in London, he spent all his life herein London but died of cardiac arrest after hearing of the death of his wife and only daughter at world trade center september 11th 2001 in America.
I personally contacted you because you bear the same last name with him, since I have made several inquiries to locate any of my clients extended relatives but this proved unsuccessful.
Presently, the Bank where the deceased (my client) had a Deposit valued at US$32 Million united states dollars issued me a notice to provide the next-of-kin to my client to receive its benefit or have the Funds confiscated,so I have contacted you to assist me in repatriating this benefit left behind by my client before they get confiscated or declared unserviceable by the Bank. After all these several unsuccessful attempts, since it is not compulsory that the next-of-kin must be a blood relation to the deceased,hence I contacted you because you are from the same country with my late client,Be informed that a
next-of-kin can be anybody,friends or organization.
To this effect, I now seek your consent to present you to the Bank as the next of kin of the deceased (my Client) so that the proceeds of this Deposit valued at US$Thirty Two Million united states dollars can be paid to you and then you and I can share the money; 50% to me and 40% to you, while 10% should be given to any Orphanage Home because the funds belongs to a dead person.
I guarantee that this will be executed under a legitimate arrangement thatwill protect you from any breach of the law.Please get in touch with mewith the below details immediately you acknowledge receipt of this message. If this business proposal affects your moral values, do accept my apology but if not, get back to me with the informations stated below to enable me file in an application for the funds release from the bank where it was deposited.
Full Name:
Full Address:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Mobile Number:
Age:
Occupation:
Sex:
Marital Status:
Your prompt response shall be most appreciated.
Yours faithfully,
Peter Kelvin (Esq.)
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broken hearted
Ok, i have never received that e mail. he contacted me on a dating site
Anonn
Exactly there you go you dont need anything else the proof is right in your face I have proven he is a scammer lets go over it you have NEVER seen him you do not have his email address and like most scammers pretending to be military he found you on some dating site you are sounding like you are making excuses for this scammer but it is up to you I am done with this the proof is in your face what you choose to do with it is up to you but either way it goes THIS IS A SCAMMER I have done my part I wish you well go to romancescam after he scams you out of your money for support take care and GOOD LUCK!
Anonn
Ladies as well as Gents PLEASE realize that REAL US Military members have NO time to patrol dating sites They HAVE Families Back home many are married and they would NOT be on a social dating site nor will they need to BEG YOU FOR MONEY FOR ANY REASON Thanks Anonn has left the blog for a few Hours to cool off!
broken hearted
i have a picture but like you said he probably is posing as this soldier
broken hearted
Annon im not making excuses for him. I dont understand why you are being abrupt with me
broken hearted
He has not asked me for any money
broken hearted
I appreciate your passion and for this site.
Anonn
@ Broken Hearted I apologize if you think I was being abrasive but you just dont know how many times I have sit and read just what you typed which is he has NOT ASKED for any money just because he hasnt asked you for money does not mean he is a REAL Military member I have chatted with alot of real military members who have no problem showing me who they are on cam and yes even in Afghan and Iraq my point is st this point I feel he is a scammer because you have been chatting with him all this time and NEVER saw him on Cam not once why not whats his problem why cant he get on cam with you to prove to you he is real and not the fraud hes looking like if he knew you had doubts if he is so serious about you wouldnt he want to put your mind at ease by proving to you who he is??? Do you smell BS because I do and Lots of it he wants something oh you can believe that and soon you will find out just what it is he hasnt just kept you around for nothing Ive read many scams where the scammer waited for months and even years to show his true colors they know now not to beg for money right away thats to easy I am urging you to go with your gut feeling and cut it off you have yet again been warned I have done all that I can do Take care and BE CAREFUL
broken hearted
Thanks for caring and I have cut communication with him I told him when he is in the States I would love to meet for Coffee, if he is who he says he is and that I wanted my questions answered and his identity needed to be revealed.
Joe
Scam it’s very good job for us in Ghana…..the reason why i said this ..how can some one use pic and one email to take your money away …….the white people are fool..
Anonn
@ Joe this scammer just proved Ignorance Really IS Bliss he takes pride in being a beggar instead of completing at least High School or at least getting the basic Education he considers being a Beggar a job that is so pathetic this actually gives great insight into the minds of scammers yet he thinks white people as he put it are fools but scammers do not discriminate they will scam other Africans if they can they do not care but this clown is really the fool because on judgement Day he will be judged as will all of Us by GOD and for him it will not be pretty.
Mary Cutting
Hello all! I too am glad to see that I am not alone in falling for the soldier routine. Thank god the last asshole I was with cheated on me for 8 years therefore I have major trust issues. I was sent a friend request on FB and normally I just ignore them. But this time the guy was a soldier and not only that he was already friends with a few of my REAL friends, including a sister in-law. So for that reason I accepted it and as you might guess he was looking for a love of his life.His name he was using was Joseph Dodson of Ashburn,VA. He said that he is stationed in Kabul for keeping the piece. I was starting to fall for this guy, but my gut was wrenching, and my gut has never let me down yet! He told me he lost his wife and 4 year old daughter in a car accident 8 years ago and that he has been in Kabul for 10 years now. Asked all the usual stuff about family, religion, if I smoked, drank or did drugs. I asked him what he did over there and after having to explain what I meant he finally said he was a “Stuff Seargent” and they checked on the refugee camps, took them food and worked on the presadents house. All with incorrect spelling. Now I have no idea about the military and how it works but I am very street smart. I am born and raised in Las Vegas, NV. and worked in the getto parts of town as a maintenance person, so I feel that I have seen and heard enough BS to know it when I hear it. But my story has a neat little twist! See, because of my trust issues and the good old saying that if it’s too good too be true then it is, I googled his ass. Started with just Joseph Dodson of Ashburn, VA then finally up to Staff Sgt. Joseph Dodson of Ashburn, VA. This then led me to that wonderful website http://www.romancescam.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=28186! And low and behold there is a whole lot of women telling stories about Joseph with the same pics as he sent me! He even went as far as to send me pics of his home in VA, and of his dog “ROMEO”. But i called him on this! I told him to leave me alone and he kept swaring to god it wasn’t him. So I decided to play with him! I told him about the wesite, sent him the link and asked him to explain it to me. He tried to worm out of it saying I made him cry and that I wouldn’t believe him anyways. I told him that he didn’t know me very well and that if he could prove it I would believe him. He said he had something to tell me but not now. I told him BS, that if he really wanted me to believe him he would be trying a hell of a lot harder than he was and that he had better start talking or he could just forget about everything. Needless to say I got this young asshole to show and tell me what I feel to be some what more believable than the other story. He asked if I had a webcam and i told him yes, I then pointed mine towards the ceiling and low and behold who shows up on my comp…..Avery dark and young man trying to beg for my forgiveness! Well that’s when all hell broke lose on my end! I told him he should be ashamed of himself for doing these things to women and that if i could i would beat his dumn little ass like his mother should have! He then tried the Crying routine, tissue and all! I again blew him out of the water and told him to go back to acting school because the phony crying bullshit wasn’t working for me and that he need to be himself if he really wanted to make friends. He said that I didn’t even ask him his name, so i did and i then daid that he now wass going to tell me he live in some little place over seas that was full of nothing but hunger and war and that he needed me to send him some money! He quickly replied that he hadn’t asked me for any money and I told him yet! I then proceeded to inform him that I was a broke old bitch that can barely pay her rent and asked him how old he was he responded 19 so told him that i was old enough to be his mother and that he should be ashamed of himself. I asked him where he got the pics from and who it was he said google and that it was a pic of Dodson. He said he was sorry and that he wanted to be my friend, my best friend or if I could be his mother! I led him on to believe that I would be willing to be friends with “Kamaldeen” of Ghana and that he needed to close the Dodson accounts and that I wouldn’t respond to any one but Kamaldeen and that he needed to put his smiling face on it too! I don’t know if he will but he said he would and I did this in hopes that maybe it would help to catch these shitheads! I also took it upon myself to message 3 other women that he had be friended on FB, telling them he is a fake and giving them my contact info if they wished to contact me. Any ways if I can be of any assistance to any one in hopes of catching one of these guys, I would love to help. He seems to be dumb enough and I played it pretty good that he thinks that I am willing to be Kalmadeen’s friend that I’m pretty sure that he will contact me again. So if any one can do anything with this, please let me know. I was horrified to see how many women have fallen for this scam. Oh and he even said he would teach me how they use this to get money, so maybe I actually played the player and we can catch one of these guys! Hope I have or can help any one in this situation. my email is mrycutting@yahoo,com or Mary Katherine Cutting on FB.
Sheila
Hi all, I was contacted today by a Dave James on Match.com. Per your warnings, he wanted to chat via other means. During the course of the conversation, it came out that his birthday is very soon and what would I send a lonely soldier? He sent me an email address in order to get a mailing address to send a care package. None of the addresses seemed legit, nor did he want to answer questions about his past, home, or daughter. Very positive, complimentary and sweet, very good command of English and typing. Yet he struck me as subtly manipulative and pushy. I did email the second address and it came back from a Freeman Apkaglof, Box AT 1166, Accra, Ghana, which turned up in romance scam sites. So there is a new name to watch out for, and I have reported him to Match.com. It was tempting to send him a box of brownies laced with Exlax!
This is a great site, very valuable information here. Thank you so much, I am really glad I found it!
Ezme
does anyone knows sergeant Major Charles Edwards Is he scamming me? I have photos and all the mail
My email is ladyflorence.com@gmail.com.
Anonn
@EZME …… you typed………does anyone knows sergeant Major Charles Edwards Is he scamming me? I have photos and all the mail
My email is ladyflorence.com@gmail.com.
You are NOT giving us enough information but you need to follow your gut feeling so if you would like help give us more info but if he found you on any social site and you have nOT seen him on webcam for at least 30 minutes to an hour there is your answer if he asks you for a loan a favor or to send you ANYTHING or money for ANY reason he is a SCAMMER.
linda allison
hi told my col. edwards preston ,i was resting so i could send this note .does anyone else no him, said he is from louisania, mom and dad dead, , brother dead, sister is doctor in Brazil if so please contact me all so on face book,email is lindaallison60@yahoo.com, if you no him let me no please ,wants me to send money to africa for his friend.
Anonn
@ Linda Allison (Scammer-Troll) this is what you typed NOT that it made any sense but here it is…………
.hi told my col. edwards preston ,i was resting so i could send this note .does anyone else no him, said he is from louisania, mom and dad dead, , brother dead, sister is doctor in Brazil if so please contact me all so on face book,email is lindaallison60@yahoo.com, if you no him let me no please ,wants me to send money to africa for his friend.
Is there ANY reason why you are here are you nervous because you are losing victims or did a female find your fake pic and find out you were a fraud? is that why you left your email address so that you can try to scam someone on this blog PLEASE the gig is up reread what you typed if you can read because CLEARLY your ass CANNOT spell.
GO AWAY TROLL!
Nadine
Was talking to a SFC Michael Waites who also happens to be a real soldier on a dating website for less than a week when he professed his undying love to a woman he doesn’t even know. His grammar and spelling were horrible and his emails were a blatant cut and paste job. Forgot his “daughter’s” first name and asked for a package to be sent to him where he was stationed somewhere in Sudan. Needless to say, a 4-star General doesn’t reply to an email meant for “The US Army Transit Department” using an @live.com address. Oh, and the “financial officer” of this so-called transit department is in Nigeria…. I mean, c’mon! How stupid do these scammers think we are??
Deuxcerise
Here is another one for you! He already asked me to buy a phone- off course the answere was a categoric NO!
He says his name is Michael Benson and he is from Colorado Springs. The picture he sends has him at the rank of SSG! I met him on Plenty of fish dating website. Can anyone tell me how to upload the photos he sent to this site???
I been on those early dawn patrols since last week, I wish you know whats its like….. 24 years in the US army, I’m ammunition specialist with the 63rd Ordnance Company, 80th Ordnance Battalion, 15th Sustainment Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary). I had been to a area or too! which was hot! you know what i mean. cant say much over this means, but if we meet in person then i will tell you.
I am a very open and honest person, nothing to hide from my personal life, just things from the army days, as you will know.
I guess I will give you a brief rundown of my life so far,
DOB: 24-09-1954
Presently on a 18months deployment still got 10months left..
so here I am and a big hi to you for taking the time to write, thanks
Music:All kinds I just flip aound the raido till I hear a song I like…but I guess I mostly listen to Country and Classic Rock.
Movies:These are older but my favorite.. Where The Red Fern Grows …Bridges of MadisonCounty …Somewhere in time …Everafter… Unfaithful ….Faceoff ….Conair…Ghost In The Darkness…and more I Like all kinds of moves.
TV:UFC. Medium, CSI, Scrubs, Two and a Half Men,
Sports:UFC is my favorite but i do like Football (Steelers & Greenbay) ,Basketball is ok live at a game…Hokey, boxing, and arena football too.
Interests:Shooting Pool, Darts, Spending time with my family (My dream anyways)and friends. In the summer time I also go Swimming ALOT…. I LOVE Ice Skating,and Roller Skating is ok too.
Dreams:To have someone I LOVE to come home too, to sleep by each night and wake up by each morning..someone who takes me as I am good and bad….someone who can laugh at his self as well as laughing with others ….am also looking for someone who is HONEST, and who like to do things together as a couple and as a family…someone to share life with….. I’m the kinda person who never met a stranger im easy going and i HATE drama… If we get mad at each other i like to calm down then talk about it because words spoke in anger are not good words to speak… im willing to give people a chance but be honest its not that hard.
Best Features:My Eyes and My Smile.
Michael
Anna
i was wondering if anyone has been contacted by Sgt. Bruno Mann deployed in Afghanistan, US Army, we met on facebook, and have been chatting for almost 6 months. he calls me often, and has never asked me for a penny. in fact he sends me money from time to time. the thing is when i search his email address i come up with nothing. he also deleted his facebook page. when i asked him why he said that he did it because other women would not leave him alone. and if he is the man in the pictures he sent me, it is understandable why. he is truly a handsome man. we chat mainly on yahoo and i email him often, he replies to all of them but it is not long drawn out love letters, they are short and sweet. he stold my heart when he sent me a message that read like this. ” If i was given a dollar for every minute i think about you, I will only have one because you never left my thoughts… I love you so much” he doesn’t ask for anything except for me to care for him and to not hurt him. the red flags are when i asked him where he stationed state side he changes the subject. when i ask him where he will be stationed when he returns to the states he just says Michigan. May silly flags i don’t know since he has never asked me for anything. he is coming home on leave dec. 15th and is suppose to come meet me. we will see. anyway i was just wondering if anyone else had been contacted by him or if he is for real. thanks for listening
Anna
TG
Some names…
David Castillo
David Phillips
Arron Smith
where can I post their pictures?
T
so simple.. ask them if they have camera..if not… just move on
Tygr
OMG,,,, I could take a bit from every one of these stories and relive my own,,, My so called Officer,, found me on Biker or not, he calls himself,,, Major General Mateo Drawoh Williams,, I have photos and even what appears to be a military Sniper ID,Since Im not the trusting sort I have asked for proof of everything. I have saved every IM and email correspondence since we began chatting almost 5 months ago,,, Yes he has asked for money and I have heard every excuse and problem that all the others have heard,, from loosing internet service to, package being transfered to the US,, to son needing money for trip with boarding school,,, to not being able to access his own bank accounts here in the USA, I have never sent money,,,, and Im not the trusting sort with my money,, But I would like to find out the truth about this guy,,, and maybe get this picture identified,, The photos I do have are clearly of military personel, But Im positive after reading what I have today,,, This guy in the photo certainly is real,,, but obiously not the one I have been talking to..,, Would be happy to share all the photos and correspndence I have received.. to keep anyone else from being scammed by these loosers.
Anonn
@TYGR you have contradicted yourself you say you know he is a scammer but yet you say you want to know the truth about this guy if he has asked you for money for any reason he is a SCAMMER plain and simple so there is the truth especially if you have NEVER laid eyes on him…….Quoting You
Yes he has asked for money and I have heard every excuse and problem that all the others have heard,, from loosing internet service to, package being transfered to the US,, to son needing money for trip with boarding school,,, to not being able to access his own bank accounts here in the USA, I
rosse hadidjah
I have a lot email from some people with different reason, include them :
1. Edward Mills from Miniesota ( USA). ( I’ve remove him because he always sent me video porn).
2. General Lloyd James Austin III (born August 8, 1953) is a United States Army general who currently serves as Commanding General, United States Forces – Iraq
This is his email :
Honey Rosse Hadidjah,
Love is strong yet delicate.
It can be broken.
To truly love is to understand this.
To be in love is to respect this.
i want you to know that i General lioyd austin love you so much that i can not stay without you.
i also want you to know that i am here for you that you we never for me and i we never fail you.
Honey you my hero and my soulmate.
It’s hard to tell your mind to stop loving someone when your heart still does.
The best and most beautiful things in the world can’t be seen, nor touched, but are felt in the heart.
Love is like sunshine. It brings a golden glow to its beholder’s face. And a warm feeling all over their body. It awakens souls and opens eyes. And when its over, it leaves billions of small memories called stars. To remind the world, that it still exists.
When you love someone, it’s something. When someone loves you, it’s another thing. When you love the person who loves you back, it’s everything.
The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and to be loved in return.
Love is like the wind you can see it but you can’t feel it.
A love that is denied only goes stronger.
Love people, use things. Don’t use people, don’t love things.
Don’t fall in love with someone you can live with, fall in love with someone you can’t live without.
Love isn’t finding the perfect person, it is finding the imperfect person and seeing how they are perfect.
If you love someone put their name in a circle not a heart because hearts can break but circles go on forever.
Many a times we try to define love and yet get lost amidst emotions. It perhaps cannot be defined or perhaps can be defined in more ways than we think of. “Life has
taught us that love does not consist in gazing at each other but in looking outward together in the same direction” by Antoine de Saint-Exupery described love in such
a form that many of us will agree with. Starry-eyed lovebirds consider messages as the best option for expressing your feelings. It strengthens the bonding and gives
the relationship a new meaning. when expressed adds a new reason to be together and it gives a new dimension to life.
Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind,
And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind
Love one another and you will be happy. It’s as simple and as difficult as that.
To find someone who will love you for no reason, and to shower that person with reasons, that is the ultimate happiness.
The initial days of any relationship needs extra attention. Time spent together gazing into each other’s eyes while you whisper sweet nothings into each other’s ears.
You go out on long walks in the evening, while the sun is going down looking at the lapping waves kissing your feet. The whole world around you changes in the moment.
The mere presence of that person makes you weaker on knees
The hours I spend with you, I look upon as sort of a perfumed garden, a dim twilight, and a fountain singing to it. You and you alone make me feel that I am alive.
Other men it is said have seen angels, but I have seen thee and thou art enough.
Silently you walk on holding each other’s hands. Your heart engulfed in the beauty of love. Softly he pulls you closer and whispers those three magical words into your
eyes: “I love you”. The whole world comes at a halt. Your heart starts beating faster. You have tears in your eyes and you curl up tight in his arms. “Love is a
feeling, feeling love” – he hums Lennon and you fall in it all over again. Nothing in life can be as beautiful and as precious as being in love. It gives you strength,
and an inspiration to take the journey called life.
I luv u my sweet Rosse Hadidjah, I will luv u forever till my last breath..U r my sweet sweet Rosse Hadidjah..
I will always love you Rosse Hadidjah!! Forever
FROM GENERAL LIOYD AUSTIN………?
3. David Petraeus ( Gen David Petraeus ), he claimed was on duty in Afghanistan.
this email from David Petraeus :
Honey,
I’m writing this letter specially to express my feeling of love for you. From the day one we met, love for you in my heart has grown more and more and today I can’t even think of a life without you.
You are the most remarkable one I’ll have ever met in my life. You’re caring, loving and generous.
I thank God every night since I found you. You came into my life when everything seemed so dark, Honey I love you and for you. I would do anything, I promise you that I would do anything in my power to make you a great person, and love you forever. I LOVE YOU!!
I hope that there are more great times to come. I love you sweet heart.
Regards from your loving Darling,
David.
He always ask money for send to some one in Ghana, name Jacob Kalu, He told me money for care his business in Ghana, and Jacob Kalu is David friend for care his business,
Because I believe him, that he is Gen David P, so I’ve sent money to Jacob Kalu in ghana.
And some people again sent me email who always need money with another reason.
Sorry my english not good,
regards, rosse Hadidjah from Indonesia.
rosse hadidjah
I want to know about Gen David Petraeus, where is he now?
is he fraudsters on the internet or true David Petraeus a General from USA who in duty in Afganistan ?
please help me find the real David Petraeus !, Because I lost much money for David Petraeus
please help me find the real General David Petraeus !
because so far I’ve thought he was the real Gen David Petraeus, he is very romantic man
thank you.
Anonn
@ Rosse I am sorry you were scammed and you lost money but this is a scammer and there is no way to know where the real Man in the pics this scammer has sent you but you can go to romancescam.com and scamwarners.com for support to share your story and see many others in the future if you meet ANYONE online saying they are US Military ask to see them on cam if they refuse for ANY reason they are scammers and also REAL MILITARY members willl not need your money for ANY reason they do not have time to sit on the internet searching any social network to beg people for money but African Scammers do.Take Care Anonn
Anonn
@ Rosse if you are still in contact with this fake pretending to be Gen Patreaus you should know that the REAL Gen.has retired so if you are still speaking with one claiming to be him he is a FRAUD cut off contact NOW I do NOT talk to anyone who still is in contact with known scammers.SO LET IT GO
On June 30, 2011, Petraeus was unanimously confirmed as the next Director of the CIA by the US Senate 94-0.
Petraeus relinquished command of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan on July 18, and retired from the U.S. Army on August 31.
Petraeus was born in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, the son of Miriam (née Howell), a librarian, and Sixtus Petraeus, a sea captain from Franeker. His mother was American and his father had immigrated to the United States from the Netherlands during the initial phase of World War II
This information is courtesy of Spokeo.com 12/18/2011
Rae
My friend in CA put me on Badoo as a joke I got contacted by a Brigadier General Frank Walter has anyone had contact from this person. He says he is in Sudan, Darfur attached to a NATO group. He said he wanted to meet with me no talk of money yet but I just have a strange feeling about this…. I have a picture of this person I can send it where ever you need me too……
I am an Advocate for the United States Army please be careful……..
Rae
I spoke too soon I have been asked for money to pay for his leave this is the most preposterous behavior there needs to be a way to catch these people here is how the letter reads Dear ,
Your application request for the transit leave of our reputable officer Brigadier General Frank Walter of service number UN/US Army 009MT/775/US66WL of the United State Army working with the United Nations Organization on peace keeping and security mission in Kosovo,Europe to visit you was received 12/02/11 09:21 PM. You will be contacted shortly on the next steps to be taken.
Regards,
General Richard Howell (GOPN),
Department of US army,
Vacation Unit.
Anonn
Department of US army, What a freaking JOKE the Military member is the ONLY one that can apply for leave these damn scammers get on my last damn nerve begging Idiots.Glad you knew it was a scam I have heard so many times from different people “He has NOT asked me for money” That annoys the hell out of me but again glad you found this scammer to be a FAKE good for you
Rae
I am so sorry for all the women who are falling prey to this scam just know that its OK to be lonely of heart but you must at all times be wiser than the serpent . Any Officer and gentleman would never ask for money the US pays our officers well. Any military man would not have any difficulty in wanting you to verify their credibility and that they are truly a member of the United States Military. There should be a bio on the AKO web site on any high ranking officer. I was not looking but because a friend who thought I needed someone in my life they launched my profile and information but I guess the joke is on the scamers. I am a series one Advocate for the United States Army and I am now going to make it my business to educate the General at the Pentagon that my program is attached to, of this and what is the DoD army going to do to help squash this problem…. Go Army ….. Army Strong. Don’t be afraid to step up and band together you may feel embarrassed but the truth is we need to protect the reputation of our military guys and the uniform they wear as well as ourselves. National recognition of the women who will step into the gap and hold the flag and this cause high will prompt action from those who can implement changes to stop these liars and thieves not only of money but also of women’s emotions………
rosse hadidjah
this is another our conversation about me and David Petraeus :
rosse : what must answer?
rosse: i’ve told to you, i have no money
David Petraeus: Honey i said please send only $200
David Petraeus: It will help alot
rosse: sorry I can’t
David Petraeus: You don’t have to do this to me
David Petraeus: You are changing seriously
David Petraeus: I need this help seriously from you
David Petraeus: and is something that will help both you and me alot
David Petraeus: So please stop telling me that you can’t
rosse: really you not understand me
rosse: if you know who I’m
rosse: maybe will stop ask money from me
rosse: I love you, but I’m not rich woman
rosse: please feel sorry to me !
David Petraeus: Honey i do understand you alot
David Petraeus: and i just need you to do this for me
David Petraeus: because it is a serious issue
David Petraeus: Honey you can send $200
Anonn
@ Rosse like I said real military members have no need for your MONEY they have their own money they will not beg you for money for any reason this is a scammer he does NOT even sound American because he is not he is an African and he is a beggar and still begging you for money because you have sent money already he will keep inventing fake stories and lies to keep trying to scam you out of money hmmm just 200 dollars telll him lazy begging ass to get a JOB and delete and block him STOP TALKING to him he does not love u he does NOT even know you he wants your money so delete and block him go to romancescam.com for support and to share your story there to keep others from being scammed
rosse hadidjah
Dear Anonn,
The first I knew with DP, 6 months ago, he add me on skype. He always told me for use YM not skype, because skype everyone can read.
Each day we talked, he’s so romantic, I felt glad to have a friend who is very attentive and always give advice to me.
At that time I did not know there scamer on the internet,
You need to know that my husband died 21 years ago and I did not have a husband anymore and now I need a friend, need a husband, because I was so lonely in my life.
DP said he wanted to forget his past, and wanted to marry me and want to become Muslim, that had he confessed katolic. I was happy because he wants to convert to Islam.
one month ago he said he had money in the safety box in London, but I have to take care of the transfer and sartificate , sartificate first will be in care in Ghana by a friend named Jacob Kalu through the High Court of Ghana and I have to send money for $ 700 for costs.
Because I so believe in his words, because he was so convincing and always swear by God, then I send the money to which his name Jacob Kalu in Ghana with the address: East Legon, flot-1 Accra Ghana.
the next day to transfer ownership sartificate forwarded to me via email, and I have to sign sartificate is then sent back.
One week later there was a call from London called Mr. Mark of a diplomatic agent who claimed to be carrying box to my country,
the next day I got a call from mr. Mark from Bali airport and not from Jakarta airport, whereas according to the promise of Gen DP that the box will be taken straight to my house according to the address that I give to the Gen DP.
A strange woman who claims an employee of the Bali airport asked for money $ 2,500 for the cost of interviewing Mr Mark.
Since then I began to suspect that this is incorrect and does not make sense why the cost is very expensive, I’m sure this is just a lie and I do not want to pay $ 2500.
But Gen DP always call me and ask me, if I can not pay the cost of $ 2500, I have to pay $ 200 Jacob Kalu.
That it’s ms Anonn, please don’t bored read my letter, thank you for your attention to me, and I need friend for talks and sharing.
and sorry my english not good.
Regards,
Anonn
@ Rosse I am sorry to hear that you lost your Husband my heart goes out to you I am also sorry you were lied to and scammed please do NOT send any more money to these lying beggars he lives in ghana thats why you were asked to send the money there he is a fraud an African a beggar a thief not a Military member and thats why he begged you for money there is no diplomat just him still begging you for money cut off contact with him and do not take calls from anyone you do not know do NOT give him any persona information CUT HIM OFF NOW anyone who comes at you with a story about being military and then begs for money or comes up with a Bullshit Story about some diplomat is a scammer go to romancescam.com for support and scamwarners.com where scammers cannot register even if they use proxies these two groups are very strict and very private and they will give you support and share you story and the pics this lying scammer sent you Please begentle on yourself and take care….NEVER send money to anyone you do not know
rosse hadidjah
Anonn dear,
I think he is Jacob Kalu himself, not Gen David Petraeus, but like struck by black magic, I obey the command Gen DP to go to the bank to send money to Jacob Kalu in Ghana.
If I’m not online 1 or 2 days, Jacob Kalu call me
I’m afraid, because he knew my home adress and my mobile and my home phone.
How if he come to my home?
Anonn, thank’s your attention to me.
regards.
Rae
Don’t be afraid face your enemy spit in their eye………follow the advice to block and delete stay in touch on this site and know you are not alone…….. Fear is not of the Lord………………………
You are one of dozens they are playing the numbers game there is sadly many women out there who will fill you space, our job is to get the word out to stop this scam……
Anonn
@ Rosse do not fear this scammer the only thing he can do is try to use your address as his own but come to your home NO hows he gonna get out of Africa if hes online begging pretending to be someone he is not DO NOT take his calls delete and block him you know he is a thief or change the number on him to block his number wait until he calls then hit *60 on your phone then press *01 then * again and his number should be blocked thats what these lying beggars do if they get money once they will try it again and again until its all gone
please be gentle on yourself and know that God sees and he knows all he sees these lying beggars they are not getting away with ANYTHING their days are numbered.
Rae
Well said Anonn……… please ladies educate your selves on military protocol and any time there is a guy in uniform check him out he won’t mind if he is the real deal what dose he have to hide……… Also you will be helping the guy in uniform he is a victim too. And that burns me up as an Advocate I have pledged my support to those who serve and this is just one more opportunity to be of service. Pull yourself up by your boot straps and come together, gather the information determinate it to those who can intervene and that should be your cause from this day forward. Take a bad situation and make good from it…
Go Army ….. Army Strong I do support all service members but I bleed a little green…
rosse hadidjah
dear Anonn & Rae , yes I agree with you, we must can stop scrimmer on Internet, but how?
I hope FBI & Interpol read our writing and can capture them soon.
I forgot to tell you Anonn, that which has been calling me from the airport of Bali is an Indonesian woman, named Shela by using Indonesian, he is asking for money $ 2500 on the grounds to charge interview mr. Mark from London that brought the box for me, the reason mr. Mark brings valuable items for me. so the possibility of their networks also exist in Indonesia.
thank you for all Anonn and Rae… now I will remove him and blocking…
regards.
Anonn
Rosse tell this so called Shela to take the fake trunk and shove it where the Sun does not shine and telll both of these scammers to STOP calling you and begging you for money because they get NOTHING if anything tell their lying begging asses to GET A JOB just stop all Contact with them immediately they are liars thieves and beggars.
rosse hadidjah
Anonn, i hope you not bored reading my story with Gen. DP when I sent him email, for told to him that He is not Gen. DP but he is a scammer on internet, he got angry when he read my emal.
I sent this conversation for everybody know that this is tactics a scammer.
this is our conversation :
David P: what is going on ?
Saya: look my email on yahoo!
read it!
David P: what’s the email all about ?
Saya: read it!
I’ve send you email on yahoo
David P: Just hold on
WHAT KIND OF EMAIL IS THIS
ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND ?
Saya: please honest
!
David P: I HAVE BEEN HONEST AND SINCERE TO YOU
WHY SHOULD I LIE TO YOU ?
FOR WHAT REASON
I TOLD YOU WHEN WE STARTED THAT I’M GENERAL IN ARMY BUT AT THE MOMENT I’M STEPPING DOWN AS GENERAL OF USA ARMY IN AFGHANISTAN
DIDN’T I TOLD YOU THAT ?
SO WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL I’M NOT WHO I TOLD YOU I’M
IS IT BECAUSE I ASK YOU FOR HELP ?
ANSWER AND BE HONEST TO ME
Saya: I ask to embassy USA
David P: DID THEY TOLD YOU THAT I’M STEPPING DOWN AS GENERAL OF USA ARMY IN AFGHANISTAN ?
DIDN’T THEY TOLD YOU THAT ?
Saya: not posible a gendral need little money
gENDRAL FOM USA ARE RICH MAN
David P: YOU MUST BE OUT OF YOUR MIND
I GAVE YOU REASON FOR THAT HELP
WHY MUST YOU FIND IT HARD TO HELP
I HAVE REGARTED OF FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOU
I HAVE REGRATED
LIKE I KNOW THIS IS HOW YOU ARE , I WOULD HAVE NOT EVEN TRY IT
YOU LIED TO ME
BY TELLING ME TO TRUST YOU
I ASK YOU FOR THAT HELP BECAUSE I DON’T HAVE ACCESS TO MONEY AT THE MOMENT BECAUSE OF MY PRESENT DUTY
I JUST ASK YOU FOR LITTLE HELP WHICH I KNOW FOR SURE THAT I WILL PAY YOU BACK
SO WHY MUST YOU FIND IT HARD TO HELP
AND YOU TOLD ME THAT YOU ARE A COMMUNITY WORKER
COMMUNITY WORKERS USE TO BE VERY KIND
I SAW YOU AS SOMEONE WHO HAS GOOD HEART
BUT YOU’VE DISAPPOINTED ME
BECAUSE OF LITTLE HELP I ASK FROM YOU
Saya: not easy for find money
I must be carefull
David P: I ONLY ASK YOU TO SEND $400
THAT’S ALL I ASK YOU TO SEND
HOW MANY DAYS IS IT NOW
AND YOU ASK ME TO TRUST YOU
IS THAT HOW YOU ARE ?
COMING UP WITH STORY THAT I’M NOT WHO I TOLD YOU THAT I AM
WHAT KIND OF BULL SHIT IS THAT ?
DO YOU THINK I’M A FOOLISH MAN
I’M 100% HONEST AND SINCERE TO YOU
I TOLD YOU ABOUT MY SELF
WHAT CAME OVER YOU ?
I GAVE YOU MY HEART
Saya: I fall mion love to you if you are is in the picture
David P: I GAVE YOU MY LOVE
I PROMISE YOU THAT I WILL NEVER EVER LET YOU DOWN
BECAUSE MY HEART DESIRES YOU
I TRUSTED YOU SO MUCH
AND PROMISE YOU THAT I WILL ALWAYS STAND BY YOU
WHY MUST YOU TURN ME DOWN ?
WHY ?
AFTER I GAVE YOU ALL MY LOVE
Saya: because you’ve lied to me
David P: WHICH I PROMISE THAT I WILL NEVER TURN BACK FROM IT
HOW CAN I LIE TO YOU
Saya: you not david petraeus
David P: I’VE NEVER LIE TO YOU AND I WILL NEVER DO THAT
Saya: I don’t know who you are
David P: THIS IS HONEST SPEAKING
I’M DAVID
Saya: I need proof
David P: I’M DAVID PETRAEUS
Saya: that you are david P
David P: GET THAT TO YOUR HEAD
THAT’S ME
Saya: send picture again
you and your family!
David P: I CAN SEND YOU MILLIONS OF PICTURE
OF MINE
BUT YOU HAVE LET ME DOWN
IF YOU DON’T TRUST ME , BETTER STOP COMMUNICATING WITH ME
THAT IS FOR SURE
IF YOU DON’T TRUST ME , JUST STOP COMMUNICATING WITH ME
I’VE TOLD YOU ALL MY TRUTH
I WILL NEVER LIE TO YOU
SO IF YOU ARE DOING THIS JUST BECAUSE I ASK YOU FOR A LITTLE HELP WHICH I KNOW THAT WILL HELP BOTH YOU AND ME
THEN GET OFF
BECAUSE I DON’T EXPECT THIS KIND OF CHARACTER FROM YOU
YOU HAVE LIED TO YOUR SELF
SO STOP TELLING ME THAT I’M THE ONE THAT LIE TO YOU
BECAUSE I WILL NEVER EVER DO SUCH A
BECAUSE I WILL NEVER EVER DO SUCH A THING
I’M HONEST PERSON AND I WILL STILL REMAIN A HONEST MAN
NOTHING WILL CHANGE ME
JUST BECAUSE OF LITTLE HELP I ASK YOU
LOOK AT HOW YOU’VE TURN EVERYTHING TO
Berbicara dengan David P
David P Ada
Saya: I want see you on cam
David P: YOU CAN NEVER SEE ME NOW , BECAUSE I’M UNDER SECURITY AND OUR SECURITY NETWORK SYSTEM DOES NOT PERMIT FOR THAT
IS AGAINST OUR RULE OF DUTY
I’M SO SORRY
UNLESS I’M OUT FROM HERE BEFORE I CAN DO SUCH A THING
LISTEN IF YOU DON’T TRUST ME , IS BETTER WE STOP THE RELATIONSHIP BCAUSE WITHOUT TRUST THERE IS NO WAY WE CAN MAKE IT
THIS IS HONEST SPEAKING
YOU HAVE ALREADY DISAPPOINTED ME
I NEVER EVER THOUGHT YOU COULD DO THIS TO ME
JUST BECAUSE LITTLE HELP I ASK YOU
David P: YOU CAN NEVER SEE ME NOW , BECAUSE I’M UNDER SECURITY AND OUR SECURITY NETWORK SYSTEM DOES NOT PERMIT FOR THAT
IS AGAINST OUR RULE OF DUTY
I’M SO SORRY
UNLESS I’M OUT FROM HERE BEFORE I CAN DO SUCH A THING
LISTEN IF YOU DON’T TRUST ME , IS BETTER WE STOP THE RELATIONSHIP BCAUSE WITHOUT TRUST THERE IS NO WAY WE CAN MAKE IT
THIS IS HONEST SPEAKING
YOU HAVE ALREADY DISAPPOINTED ME
I NEVER EVER THOUGHT YOU COULD DO THIS TO ME
JUST BECAUSE LITTLE HELP I ASK YOU
Saya: as you know that i’m a simple woman
I must be carefull for money
I will send you money maybe only a little
David P: THAT IS TRUE , BUT YOU HAVE TO TRUST ME
BECAUSE WITHOUT TRUST , THERE IS NO WAY WE CAN MOVE FORWARD AND ACHEIVE OUR HEART DESIRE
THIS IS JUST THE FACT
I WILL NEVER EVER LIE TO YOU OR LET YOU DOWN
IS A PROMISE I’VE MADE
AND I WILL NEVER TURN IT
I WILL NEVER EVER LIE TO YOU OR LET YOU DOWN
IS A PROMISE I’VE MADE
AND I WILL NEVER TURN IT DOWN
.
Anonn, I always move ( copy) our conversation to facebook,
for evidence if one day something happens to me.
regads,
rosse.
Anonn
@ Rosse ok I will be blunt now please stop talking to this lying scamming piece of SHIT he sounds dumb as hell name one American that types or even speaks like this I WILL WAIT he couldnt get on cam NOT because it is NOT permitted but it is because he is a lying begging scammer its that simple.
David P: YOU MUST BE OUT OF YOUR MIND
I GAVE YOU REASON FOR THAT HELP
WHY MUST YOU FIND IT HARD TO HELP
I HAVE REGARTED OF FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOU
I HAVE REGRATED
LIKE I KNOW THIS IS HOW YOU ARE , I WOULD HAVE NOT EVEN TRY IT
YOU LIED TO ME
BY TELLING ME TO TRUST YOU
I ASK YOU FOR THAT HELP BECAUSE I DON’T HAVE ACCESS TO MONEY AT THE MOMENT BECAUSE OF MY PRESENT DUTY
I JUST ASK YOU FOR LITTLE HELP WHICH I KNOW FOR SURE THAT I WILL PAY YOU BACK
SO WHY MUST YOU FIND IT HARD TO HELP
AND YOU TOLD ME THAT YOU ARE A COMMUNITY WORKER
COMMUNITY WORKERS USE TO BE VERY KIND
I SAW YOU AS SOMEONE WHO HAS GOOD HEART
BUT YOU’VE DISAPPOINTED ME
BECAUSE OF LITTLE HELP I ASK FROM YOU
If he was a General you are right he would NOT need your help no let me rephrase if he were a REAL military member he would not need your money for any reason this scammer thought he was going to come up on an easy 400 for Christmas if it were me I would have told him point blank to send me 400 not some cheap roses or another cheap gift that he has stolen from someones credit card send me cash money see how he likes it CUT HIM OFF do NOT talk to this beggar under any circumstances he is NOT American he is African and that is a new scam they want to come clean all of a sudden and still be your friend and then ask you for money or they are so PATHETIC now that they want people to pay them to get on Cam remember a SCAMMER NEVER REPENTS
Anonn
I TOLD YOU WHEN WE STARTED THAT I’M GENERAL IN ARMY BUT AT THE MOMENT I’M STEPPING DOWN AS GENERAL OF USA ARMY IN AFGHANISTAN
DIDN’T I TOLD YOU THAT ?
SO WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL I’M NOT WHO I TOLD YOU I’M
IS IT BECAUSE I ASK YOU FOR HELP ?
Name one American that talks like this I dont know any but guess what African Scammers DO lol
rosse hadidjah
Dear Anonn,
I had to remove him now, he’s only friend in YM and Skype.
I also had to remove the other Ghana in my facebook.
Do not worry I’ve forgotten everything I’ve asked God forgiveness for my mistake.
Thank you for your attention.
Regards.
Anonn
@Rosse you have to stop ALL communication as I have advised or otherwise you are just wasting time and teaching this scammer how to be a better scammer as you know they will have to come up with a new scam after the troops are no longer in the war zone so it is really up to you but do not expect me to respond to anymore of your post this is serious you have to LET IT GO you know who he is there is no need to keep his bagging ass around Anonn
rosse hadidjah
Anonn, I promise to you that i will never ever accept stranger from anywhere.
I chat with DP above that I sent to you it’s not a new chat, but chat 2 months ago.
thank you for your attention
regards.
Anonn
@ Rosse Thank You be gentle on yourself take care Anonn
rosse hadidjah
Sorry Anonn, may I know about your self? please give me your email !, are you a man or a woman
because you very attention to my casus.
than you before…
regards.
Anonn
@ Rosse I try not to share to much information online but as far as my email address it is Igotmyown00@gmail.com since scammers troll this site and since I have left my email address here before I was loaded down with spam from scammers luckily gmail filters them very well and I never see them.Anonn
jadedme
does anyone have information on Aaron Johnson DOB 19/2/70? he has yet to ask for money. i am just playing cautious . thanks
rosse hadidjah
dear Anonn, thank you you share your email adress, but sorry I’m forget ask about you, you male or female?
and where are you from?
thank you
regards,
Anonn
@ Rosse Like I said I try not to get to personal online if you would like to know more about me email me Thanks Anonn
jenny
i just want to ask anybody here if you certain know sgt robert steve troxell….he lives in san antonio texas…i just spend almost 6840 for asking his leave and now that he is in the us he still wants me to send 1500 for the clearence of his allowance…..please if anybody knows this person just email me in my emaild ad jennyvi_dael@yahoo.com.ph
Anonn
@ jenny you jave been scammed you cannot ask for leave for ANY military member they have to do that and it does not have to be paid for do NOT send the 1500 this scammer is begging for this is a scam and he is a scammer you tell him if he wants 1500 to get a JOB no real military member needs you money for any reason I am sorry you didnt find us before now but you have been warned he is NOT in the US he is in Africa or Malaysia do NOT send you money to anyone you do not know have you even seen him on webcam he is NOT the soldier in the pics he is an ugly black guy begging you for your money.
Vicky
i think i am contacted by one f these scammers possing as us airforce captain Barry lloyd reason would like to post a pic
rosse hadidjah
Anonn, I sent you email, please reply!
thank you
Anonn
@ Rosse will do ASAP take care
Nonna
Does anyone know someone called ‘Marcus Coleman’, captain in Camp Dwyer Garmsirdistrict? Says he comes from chicago illinois. I am Belgian and would like to know if he is scammer or not. We are in contact for 3 months now. Thanx
ROXANNE
ANYONE NO ANYTHING ON HERE OF A SGT.JAMESRICHARD@YAHOO.COM OH AND ALSO ANYONE LOOKING FOR NIGERIAN SCAMMERS CAN ALSO GO TO ROMANCESCAM.COM AND ALSO I WAS SCAMMED BY A SGT.MAXWELDUNN@YAHOO.COM AND HE ALSO GOES BY MAJOR.DUNN@YAHOO.COM THE WORST PART IS I WAS READY TO GO MEET THIS MAN IN PERSON WHEN I HAPPEN TO SPEAK WITH A FRIEND OF MINE FROM THE ARMY AND HE SAID SOMETHING TO ME THT PUT MY MIND INTO THINKING MODE AND LOW AND BEHOLD I CAME ACROSS THT WEB SITE AND THERE HE WAS AS MAJOR.DUNN MY HEART JST SANK BUT I ALSO THINK HE IS USING SGT.JAMESRICHARD BUT AM NOT FOR SURE JST YET
Bernie O.
ive been chatting wd certain ” Captain Escamila Johnson ” who is station in afghanistan for few days already and he had asked me to send email to usarmywelfare and apply for Ts2 phoning service . like everyone else here he says almost the same story . that he is divorced , he has a 15 yr old son who lives wd his mother in Washington , DC . i dont know if evrything he says is true . so ive checked if there is such thing as Ts2 phoning serving and good thing it leads me to this page . thank you and God bless everyone
sam
i to was scam by a so called GMC Alfred Grant Alison fredrantie@yahoo.com
how do you do this morning as i believe you feel better now and also better to read my mail..i just want to put things right on here and to let you know nothing is too late for us blend again…I know things are hard right now, and they seem to just be a big blurry mess Between us. But I don’t blame you for any of it. I know this is of my faults so I don’t expect you to say or do anything to hurt yourself. I know that we are trying to fix all the screwed up things in our lives right now, and I hope we do get to make everything all better again.I just have wish you will understand me of this problem with my picture which never looks like me as i believe there was changes in me by then and now please dont doubt Samii….I just want you know am much matured now with puffy face as i never use to train hard like i have use to do in the past.
I feel so much worried now just knowing this changes of me in picture during my early stages in Millitary made you lost the trust and believe you have develope for me all this while,but i believe with time things we share and do would make you believe me more and really will know am still the same man in the picture and cam…how could i lie to such a beautiful woman i have wish to know more about and also wish to be much close to her..I only truly feel happy when I am with you on chat as you do make me smile anytime.Your presence just lights up my world.you really have make me see you everything I am and everything I have this momont we have shared as i really have felt differnt from my previous ways before i met you….
I am sorry for the way I have made you felt now but just dont think that is not me in the picture…We can be happy together if we work everything out,Believe that Samii, which I think we will….lol….You were everything to me and i have care for you with all my heart even though we only met in two weeks now..Well i never knew all what happen as i became commited to you and had always want to share time with you. I hope I can learn to open up to you and let you know how I feel. I also hope that you will be able to recognize when something is wrong for us to solve it out and please dont get bored with me anytime. But no matter what we do or where we go, I will care for you. I will always be there for you,Samira amd just dont be upset with me please come at ease for a good understanding if even with a good and effective friendship as we have had started it all. You mean the world to me, and I hope that things will go back to normal.
If only we can meet at another time in our lives soon when am home … when you will be more ready to settle down and be happy. I do understand that there was a lot you have experience in your life before now,but do please take it easy always as we never know, The short times we had together were great. I know that at one time, you really did love me. I think in some ways, you still do. When you had to go, and for the reasons only we need to know about, you broke my heart completely. You took a piece of it with you that you’ll always have to be responsible for. Take care of that for me.I didn’t think I would ever be able to feel and care for such a lovely and beautiful woman in this short time we have met each other nor did I ever even want too, but after meeting you the first day i never felt great and ever have wish to care and love you.. but you do want us to be friends. Even though we can always chat on here to be together as one again. I always want what is best for you and I do want us to continue to keep in touch.
The piece of my heart you still have… take care of it as a friend would. A friend who once loved me. I forgive you for the hurt and the pain you caused my heart and I want to pick up now from here and start over as friends. I hope you want the same! I’ll always have a special love for you!
Best Regards
GMC Allison
Anonn
@ Sam he typed this………….how could i lie to such a beautiful woman i have wish to know more about and also wish to be much close to her he did lie to you this is a scammer an African stop contact with him delete and block him be prepared because he will reinvent himself and come back to you with a new name and pics clean your computer and delete and block him.
rosse hadidjah
Anonn,
I’ve sent you email anymore to your EMAIL(gmail), please reply!.
thank you,
regards.
rosse hadidjah
Anonn,
See my email to third, please reply!
thank you.
Anonn
@ Rosse calm down I had a procedure done Thursday and I am still just recovering I will check email shortly.And respond accordingly
Anonn
A Scammers last ditch effort to scam since Troops are leaving Iraq at the end of December what a piece of Shit…………Proof that scammers NEVER repent and once a scammer ALWAYS a scammer
col BRIAN colbrian2222@rediffmail.com
12:56 PM (19 minutes ago)
to ratikakukreja3
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Good Day From Iraq
I am col.Brian, an American Combat Soldier group of 50,000, 00 combatant, left behind in Iraq for advisory and assistance to Iraq Forces after the Handing over to Iraq Peace Keeping Force, During my services, I was able to secure Twenty Million Dollar($20 million U.S Dollars) which already Deposited with a Diplomatic Company for security and Safety Purpose,
I want to hand over this funds to a Trust Worth Person that we help me keep it till I am back from the Camp in Baghdad Iraq in Dec 2011, Since Our Final Troops is leaving Iraq 2011.
You will find the story of this money on the web address below. After we have sum-mated the remaining part http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/2967029.stm
Please kindly keep this transaction Confidential because I am still serving in the Military camp in Baghdad Iraq.
Col.Brian
Email:colbrian22@hotmail.com
rosse hadidjah
Anonn, please open GMAIL !
thank you.
ALI
Hi can anyone help me out please? Has anyone come across Jeff(rey) Connell? I have chatted to him online for couple of months – on reputable UK Christain dating site then (at his suggestion) on Yahoo messenger – then – following pattern above (feel really gullible) – has high powered job for US Government / Military but based in UK – in Kent – works out of country a lot. Wanted address to send present to – gave work address – present never arrived! Then communication issues – wanted to talk on phone but couldnt use military / work satellite phones etc – so would I be able to send him a phone?! But only the latest smart-phone / I phone etc would work with the secure line he had purchased. Gave me mobile number but the v next day it was “deactivated” for security reasons? When I declined to buy phone he said he woldn;t be online anymore due to security issues. However, he poped up online several times – eventully queried this and this morning had some abusive messages. Please can someone advise me where to report this – UK police? US military or other agencies? Don’t want anyone else to fall for it.
Thank You so much.
Anonn
@ALI the cellphone he has was deactivated because this scammer had no money to buy credits as they call it also he got abusive because he couldnt BS you into sending him any money or buying any phones for him good JOB NEVER send money to anyone you do not know and NEVER accept at face value what any so called Military member tells you ask to see them on cam and have an interactive chat with him at least 30 minutes to an hour great job
ALI
Hi has anyone come across a Jeff(rey) Connell please = similar story to above – can provide details if anyone heard of him please? I am in UK – he supposedly UK based working for US military?
Thank You
rosse hadidjah
Anonn, look my reply in GMAIL !.
Thank’s
Nicole
OMG
The Same Story with a ” Colonel Eric Jordan” eric.jordan94@yahoo.com He wrote me on a german single page call JAPPY
He told me in GERMAN that he is from belgium and moved with his grandmom to america. He told me also he is now in Afghanistan and search a new wife for him and his children.. He ask me for my E.Mail addy and send me some pictures with him in Uniform and children.
I ask him how old he is, he told me at first 45 and then 46… I google to him and found a account on
MYSPACE with a Eric Jordan from Utah It´s This guy: http://de.myspace.com/575058351
This person who wrote me told me he is from San Diego and his children are with a Nanny in New york. He ask me for 480$ for a telephone call…
If you have pictures from your scam please contact me Degilwen@gmx.de
I´m from germany
Anonn
@ Rosse calm down I cheak my email daily you dont have to leave me messages here to check my email when I check it I will return your email but i will not continue to talk to you if you continue to save a known scammers contact I have warned you to let it go ANY military member who finds you online and then asks for MONEY for ANY reason is a SCAMMER do not try to justify this just take the advice and realize that it is a scam and he is a scammer try romancescam.com and scamwarners.com DO NOT sit and keep chatting with these lying beggars they will tell you they are Jesus the SON of God if they think it will get them some money they are that desperate so you have been warned a second time I will not keep warning you and please DO NOT say but he hasnt asked for money yet that freaking drives me NUTTS because they know not to ask for money early on CUT IT OFF Rosse and I dont mean leave him on skype cut off all communication.
Mary steward
Has anyone heared of one “JAMES MINIARD”???? he poses as a soldier (peace keeping force in Afghanistan)…
Coming from the Land of Scammers myself, i got Suspicious when i Googled the name only to come out with hundreds of “James Mainiards” and info about a JAMES MINIARD who had died in MAY 2011!!!
Please any info will be most welcomed , so that other ladies might be warned before they fall prey to some Broke-ass Criminal/s sweating their broke- asses in some Rat-infested Cyber Cafe somewhere in Africa……!t
This JAMES MINIARD who is still corresponding with me is posing in different armed forces Uniforms making me suspect that some poor Guy,s identity is being used without his prior knowledge……Please Get in touch if ANYONE HAS HAD SCAM LETTERS FROM THIS GUY who goes by the name of JAMES MINIARD……………THANKS…
Terese Tomasello
Anyone ever talk to a Sgt.Maxwell Baker…age 36? If so, let me know…still talking to him…we can swarm him in the act…
Terese
USA Michigan
sara
Yes, 7 months ago this sgt matthew evans from afghanastan found me on facebook. We were continually talking to each other until Wednesday 12/21/11 when stupid me sent him money cause he promised and promised through the 7 months that we were talking that he was gonna come home to me. I sent a money gram and he said he would be at my local airport today. 12 23 11.. well he never showed up. What a scumbag!! Now i lost all the money i sent to him. If anybody knows of this guy could you please e mail me at : saracamley@yahoo.com. Greatly appreciated!!!
linda allison
TERESA I AM LINDA, JUST WANT TO LET YOU KNOW I THANK HE IS SAME MAN, VERY GOOD WITH WARDS,SENDS POEMS, TELL YOU HE LOVE,S YOU NEEDS MONEY TO COME HOME,TALK TO YOUR KIDS,TRUST ME YOU DONT WANT TO KNOW HIM HE,LL BRAKE YOUR HEART I HAVE PIC TO HE IS HANDSOME I FELL IN LOVE WITH HIM TOO, GET READ OF HIM NOW BEFOR ITS TOO LATE
linda allison
HERE IS ANOTHER ONE NOT MILTARY I DONT THANK JOHN ROLAND HIS NAME ,HE IS GOOD LOOKING MAN ,BUT NEEDS NONEY FOR DR, FOR HIS DOUGHTOR SO HE SAIDS NOT TRUE AND ANOTHER IS WILLIAM ROBINSON , NEEDS MONEY TO GET BACK TO STATES,TRAVELING WITH GRAND DOUGHTOR
Jerry
Ladies……
Just a little bit of info you might need to determine if the person is really military.
1. Yes, we do have personal computers over here but make him send you an e-mail from his military address such as afcent.af.mil or @us.army.mil. Security is not an issue with these because I e-mail my son from here all the time. Remember, it will end with .mil
2. Leave. Ha, they really get you on this one! The US army is going to a 9 month rotation starting this year, which means we don’t get to normally come home until our tour is done. If we have an emergency at home the military will send us for FREE. If we do extend and qualify for leave it’s FREE. We set it up through our company or unit commander. There is no paper work or document a civilian can fill out to get us leave. As a matter of fact, there is no way you should be involved in any part of his getting a leave. Also, there is no account that has to have money in it when we go on leave. If he says he’s $1000 bucks short on his LEAVE account, he’s full of shit. I’ve been flat broke more than once and still went on leave! Also you cannot “BUY” your way out of a deployment.
3. Phone service. Come on, a satellite phone…? Really?? We have DSN lines over here which are a free call back to the states. All we do is call a base near you and they transfer the call. I try to call home at least once every couple of days and it’s FREE. We also have MWR’s which help us contact family. Certain parts of the AOR we even can have personal cell phones which are CHEAP to get over here. We load the minutes ourselves and they usually run about $30 for about 100 minutes.
4. English. Come on….! If they’re American they know how to talk and especially use spell check. No offense but some of the writing from these guys is terrible!! They look like they are using a translator program the way the words don’t seem to fit the statement sometimes, like AM instead of I AM.
5. Their physical address. We love to get care packages from home! But, if they request more than homemade cookies and toiletries be VERY,VERY careful!! I’ve done 2 tours in Iraq and am now back in the AOR and EVERY time my address ended with an APO zip code. APO stands for Army Post Office and is used by all branches of the service here. If he wants you to send it to an “agent” who will send it to him it’s a SCAM!!
6. NEVER SEND MONEY!!!!!
I hope this helps. Last year my wife found a picture of me from Iraq floating around with some other guys name on it so I know it happens a lot on those dating sites. You just have to remember the old saying, if they seem too good to be true, they’re usually a scammer!!
Jerry
604th Comm
concerned friend
Thank you Jerry for you list of ways to tell if the man is really military. We have a woman we work with how is getting sucked in by one of these losers and we can not get her to see him for what he is. He keeps talking about getting a sat phone for $550.00 so they can talk all they want without a service charge. She will not listen to reason because this guy has promised her the world. Hopefully we can show her your post to get it through to her. Her friend is also involved with one of these so called military men who is on a business trip to Nigeria- hello there is no BUSINESS in Nigeria??!!
Thanks Again!!
A B
I have been in contact with Michael Mooris who claims to be in the US Army based in OYO State in Nigeria.
I have sent him over £5000 to help him ! I never once doubted what he said…now I’m so worried. Is there anyway to find out if he is real??? He has sent me what he claims is his ID. Please can anyone help me???
lynn cooper
Dear A B , i my be contact with the same Michael Mooris as you. He goes by the name Cpt in the US Army .nick names is Mic. He is a widower wife died of lung cancer 4yrs ago, has a 8yr old daughter called Kate. his mother & a nanny cares for her need while he is away with the army. i met him on uniform. com dating site xx he said he was living here in england , frm bromely kent uk. He at his post in Nigeria. i have fallen head over hills in love with this guy in the pictures he says that is him xx & im really hurting & have fullishly sent money to him. i sent the money by moneygram the address that he has given me is Folarin Salawu N6/781 Lope Street, Mokola, Ibaden, Oyo State, Nigeria, plse could u send me any photos of this man so we can see if its the same person you r in contact with my emial is belindac001@hotmail.co.uk. many thanks hope to hear from u soon take care from Lynn
Police
NOTE from CJ: All, these comments by “Police” are a scam. I’m going to approve them so they can be searched as a scam, but do NOT contact them.
Hello.. my name is Mr Wilson i am a police officer who help others to get they money back if they have been a scam victims you should not worry i will get all your money back for you as soon you want your money back this is my mail address wilson010kiss@hotmail.co.uk i will kindly replay your fast hope to hear from you soon have a nice day wilson
Colin
In 2007, he stated he was a conveyancer with Barcleys Bank.
In 2008, he stated that he was a conveyancer with Zenith Bank, Nigeria
Later, he donned robes as a Barrister, associated with the already mentioned Mr. Samuel Johnson.
Now, it looks like the estimable mugu, Mr James Wood has donned battle fatigues and granted himself a General’s stars.
Please add James Wood to the ever-growing list of military scammers. He hath no shame!
Madison
Ladies, look out for a Calvin Clarence, he’s good!!! I got scammed by him but fortunately it was not a lot. Below is his story. Again, he is a real charmer!! He will send you pictures of he and his son!!
In November, 2011, while in a dating website, I received an email from a Sgt. Calvin Clarence, calvin_time30@yahoo.com, (for texting on cell ph) 111040101 and 1110440602 with following introduction:
My name is Calvin Clarence. I was born on the 2nd of December, at Baptist Hospital of Miami, Florida. I started A & A Children Academy at 6. I was very playful at school and it affected my academic works. I joined the Military academy at the age of 16. I was in the boarding school so my parents visit me once in a while. I didn’t spend much time at home. My mom was a head teacher and dad was in the medical field.
I fought in the Gulf war in 1990 to 1991. The gulf war was fought to liberate Kuwait from autocratic rule of the late Saddam. I had a pretty bad experience. I am an E-6 Staff Sergeant (SSG). I also act as a platoon sergeant in the absence of the Sergeant First Class. I am the leader of my squad. I am a non commission officer and I work in the junior management of the military. (Sound familiar?) He goes on to say he is an honorable and God fearing man. (This introduction can be found on Soldier Perspective website. Only changes are in birthday.)
The soldier goes on to say he is widowed, 57, will be retiring within one month after 27 years of service, and has a nine year old son who will be celebrating his 10th birthday 11/15/11. The son, Elvis, lives with a caretaker, Ebenezer Djanator, 2516 Abelempke St, Accra, Ghana, 00233, phone #011-233547112476. The soldier has not seen his son for 2 1/2 years since he has been stationed in Afghanistan. Soldier’s plan is to retire, bring his son back to the States, find a mother for his son and partner to settle down with. He goes on to make all these plans including living in Lady Lake, Florida where he has a home on 700 acres, and wants to start up his deceased father’s Gold and Diamond mine business (Ghana). There is no record of a Calvin Clarence in Lady Lake or Lake County, Florida. He will share pictures of his “home” with you. Pictures are of an apartment complex which he swears is his house. In one picture there is a “designated” assessible handicapped parking space w/sign. When asked, he will tell you that his father had that put in to accommodate his friends of the nearby community.
He starts asking for money $500) for a laptop for his son. He goes as far as to have someone pose as his son to call me. Then all of a sudden the child is hospitalized in Accra, Ghana, where money $400) is needed to run tests as the soldier’s health insurance (TRICARE) is NOT accepted by the hospital OR the doctor which is Dr. Francis, cell phone #: 01123325489104, who starts calling me for money. Supposedly, the child has a tumor in his chest. Whoever heard of a doctor calling anyone personally for money.
Well, as time goes on, the child’s condition worsens. Now I have a strong background in the rehabilitation field, ranging from all kinds of disabilities, but not limited to, mental, orthopedic to brain and spinal cord injuries. When I start asking questions, the parties, including the doctor, are not able to provide the appropriate answers such as name and phone number of hospital, types of tests administered, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment plan, medications, etc. All the parties give me the run-around. When I tell the soldier I can’ help financially, he asks me to sell my car, laptop, wants to know if I own my home, etc. anything to gain money. (No way). This scammer is very persistent.
Now the time has come for the soldier to retire. He has received his date of retirement 12/15/11. He is still pushing for money. He has been telling me since November that he is not able to access his funds and needs help. He leaves for Ghana to meet with his son, who is so ill (tumor in chest and in need of surgery ASAP, but doctor demanding money up front) that he may die before the soldier gets to him. Again, I remind the soldier that I cannot financially help him. Five days later, I receive an Instant Messenger email that the soldier has arrived in Accra, Ghana, and that the child is doing well and is out of the hospital BUT (guess what), the soldier advises me that he is STILL having money problems. He only has $1700 on him AND cannot get back to the States. Now the soldier claims that he had applied and received a $10,000 AER loan from the Army, BUT cannot access the money to date. No matter what suggestions I offer him, he rejects them – such as contacting American Red Cross, waiting until his funds are accessible, sending child ahead since surgery will be performed in the States, airfare websites for checking rates. As you can see, I am not being very cooperative with him. He is not getting what he really wants – money!
Well, now the soldier and his son are stranded in Accra, Ghana, for how long only time will tell. I haven’t heard from him in several days. Probably, the next scenario will be his son has a relapse. My family and I have come to the conclusion that there are at least two individuals involved in this scam. These guys are good. Ladies beware. He approached me on SeniorParentMeet.com, through his friend’s profile, and asked that I chat with him in IM Yahoo.com. I am concerned that the pictures sent to me are of a soldier and his son.They may not be aware of being used in this scam.
God Bless,
Glenda
“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift: that’s why they call it the present.”
Eleanor Roosevelt
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Irene
Hello all. I just want to say that I am so greatful for this site. I met a man on match.com by the name of Jake Issac, claims he is the army in Iraq. I have been talking to him for about month, and i got the same story I have read about on this site, My children decided thet wou run a background check on him and came up with NO JAKKEISSAC in any kind of branch of the Military, I aske him about this and I got the same story I have redad here from other women, he was livid.. During this process he claimed to have adopted a son who lost bothe his parents in Liberia dueing thwar and is currently living in an orphanage soe where in Gahna with his grandmother, I hace been in contact with his son also, well needless to say I decided today to do a little more checking and found the following and emailed him about it:
NOW I AM DISAPOINTED – I COULDN’T BELIEVE MY EYES
Message body
WOW!!!!! Jake, now you disapoint me, i was thinking this afternoon and decided to check a little further on line, this time of my own will, no one coerced me to do this but i am glad i did. you may be telling me the truth about you, I don’t know for sure, but i decided that because of the inconsistencies i found, I don’t want to take the chance. first: you have not once ever tried to call me when I have given you my phone number a couple of times, and the military has this thing called DSN (defense swithcboard network) for soldiers to use free of charge, then there was the background check and your response was livid, I then went on line and i found your IP address using your email is_jake@yahoo.com which originated in Sunnyvale, CA your IP address using your email of jake@specialforces.us and this one originated in San Antonio, Texas, again last I heard these two cities and states are in the United States and not anywhere near Iraq stating that all this time your emails were originated right here in the States. Too many inconsistencies if you ask me. I am also attaching a blog I found on a site called “A SOLDIER’S PERSPECTIVE -THE WEB’S LEADING MILITARY BLOG SINCE 2004 – The New Military Dating Scam” and found the following:
10/05/2010 at 10:45 am
oh my god. this sounds like mine. the soldiers name is jake issac. met on match.com. wife died 11 years ago. did a good deed in iraq, got paid money.decided to have a friend, a diplomat, jeorge abt.bring it to the states. but got stuck in customs in acca, ghana/and then again in england more money needed to be sent for certificate from customs in ghana. i got pictures of jake and family and two months of daily conversations. 2/3 hours long. his email jake_iss@yahoo.com also oon yahoo im. i am so hurt i sent money, but while i was trying to investigate i never found right site hope this helps someone
Coincidence?? I don’t think so Jake. I can’t believe I fell like I did, I guess I will just chalk this one up as a live and learn situation. I can’t take the chance. I will be blocking your email address so please do not contact me any more.
P.S. And if it is not you then I wish you the best in your retirement.
Anonn
Scammer is still at it what a MORON!
Hello my good friend ,
I am Col. Brian, an officer of the U.S Army. I just moved to Afghanistan from Iraq as one of the last batch that just left and have some items I will need to ship to you.Can you be trusted? we thank you guys for your prayers . I will only highlight you more on this transaction as soon as I hear from you.please signify your interest by replying to my private email,with your name and mobile number to (col.brian844@hotmail.com)
you can view this link to understand more:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-16192105
Trish
The emotional damage these sickos do is unimaginable. They are desperate, patient and clever. I met mr perfect on match.com and while i haven’t found a story really the same it just tells me their getting better at their tactics. Including threatening your life with the information you disclosed.I knew i was an idiot sending money in hind site but it sickened me more that the picture used had no idea what their profile was being used for.How we get to that point emotionally is because these scums have nothing to do all day but sit and invent stories. I lost 15,000 but i suspect what awaits them at the end of their days when they face their maker is far greater than anything i could wish upon them. This man uses the name Dave Jack Renteria, his criminal friends are mr_diploma0, jabril Mohammed and Emmanuel opare.He was under IDOntKnow4563.He was not in uniform and didnt disclose many things including threats till we exchanged lot information. They use Photoshop to do anything to pics. His email is darlin.dave@yahoo.com.I didnt see any of these sites till after the fact . turning information over to proper authorities is the best thing to do and anyone to good to be true generally is. Hard lesson to learn about the whole warning “dont send money to anyone..
Cameron Smith
The fact that someone would take advantage of a woman on such a personal level is awful. This is the first time i’ve ever heard of this and i find it disgusting.
concerned friend
Has anyone had any contact with a Sgt William Crompton claims he live in FL have only an aunt & uncle who live in CA. He is stationed in Afghanistan. He is “Special Forces/ Black Ops” some crap to make himself sound good to some poor soul! (NOT ME!! I am from a family of military personnel so I would not fall for this s**t.) Anyway he has a coworker all worked up to where she has sent him money and is trying to get a sat phone. SHE HAS SEEN THE POSTS ON THIS SITE!!! She asked him about his “friend” who is bulls**ing her friend, he is claiming he does not know that his friend is involved in this type of activity so she is planning on taking vacation and going to Florida to meet him when he gets leave! This sounds harsh but after her reading all of the posts on here she gets what she deserves by continuing to talk to him. I just hope someone else can shed light on him so I can point out that he is talking to others in hopes of helping her see what is going on before its too late and she is taken for everything she does not have or worse- gets killed because she meets him somewhere away from everything she knows. Thanks for any help in showing my coworker that she is headed down a dangerous path!
Jerry
Concerned Fried,
Ask your friend to get the soldier’s mailing address. It should end with an APO or FPO followed by the zip. If he doesn’t have one or better still if he says he can’t give it out for security reasons she’s dealing with a scammer. Another thing, tell her to get him to send an e-mail using his AKO or military account. We all have those and again these are not top secret. It will end with .mil like AF.MIL or ARMY.MIL.
These are the two dead give aways these guys can’t fake.
Jerry
604th Comms.
cynthia
On December 18, I met this guy on Zoosk.com who calls himself Paul Pedersen. He asked me to sign up for yahoo messenger, so I did. We chatted for a few days and he says ‘I have something to tell you” so I say “What is that”, – - I am being deployed to Afghanistan on Dec. 27 for six months and I wanted to let you know now in case you want to stop chatting. So I said, no that’s fine, we can get to know each other over the next six months. I guess I was suspicious the first couple of chats but not about a Nigerian scam because I haven’t heard of them at that point. I asked him to call me and I gave him my cell number. He blocked the number and spoke in a low voice but what I thought I detected was an “african accent”. But wasn’t sure because we got cut off. Also, he writing was odd. He said he was from Scottish decent. So, we were supposed to meet on Monday, Dec 26 at 6pm before he was deployed which didn’t happen. He chatted with me later that evening and said that his daughter cut her finger and he had to take her to the hospital. So, this could be true. I then said, well how about if I come to the airport to say hello and see you off before your flight. He said, they don’t take commerical flights. He contacted me by chat and said he would contact me in a couple of days once he is settled – which he did. He sent me a photo in military gear with the name “Pedersen” across his arm and chest. So I really thought this was him. Then he sent me another photo with the same gear sitting with what appeared to be an Afghan little boy. After a few days, “Pedersen” told me that his ex wife contacted him and she told him she was moving to Georgia with the child. He told me that she only goes to Georgia to stay with her aunt when she is having money problems. The next day he said his ex wife needed about 3-4K in order to pay rent/bills/food/living expenses but he didn’t have the funds in his account yet. He asked if I would be able to give him a loan until he gets his money and he will pay me back and that I should send it by western union to his ex wife’s aunt. I told him that I am a single parent and I don’t have that kind of money. He asked if there was anything I could send for now. Bottom line: I didn’t send money. I asked him “can you call me from out there” and he said no, you will have to apply for phone communication and ask about the plans and rates. He said that I will have to email militarylogistics999@secretary.net. So I sent an email requesting communication. 24 hours later I get a response saying they received my email. Then they asked me for a copy of either my passport or driver’s license along with my phone number and home address – which I did send thinking I was applying for the service. I was telling a friend of mine about the western union thing and she immediately said “no, do not send money, I was just watching something on the news about romance scams”. At that moment, I thought about the words “western union” the english grammar in the emails from the so called military logistics dept., and the email address. the “999″ in the email made me suspicious. So I copied the email address in google to do a search. It came up that most emails ending with secretary.net are scams. At this point, I knew this was all a lie. So when “Pedersen” got online I said to him “I need you to do something for me” he said “what’s that”, I said, I need you to find a copy of today’s newspaper including the month/date/year and place a copy of your military ID on it, take a picture and email it to me. So he said, ok and let me go and take the picture and scan it. I waited about 10 minutes. He came back and said, ” I scanned it, but I am not going to send it because you are acting weird about this”. At that point I called him a scammer and lots of other things. I had to call the credit bureaus and place a fraud alert on my account, I had to call my bank to do the same. I also called the FBI and filed a complaint online and also called the Dept. of Army. Above all of this, the worse part was that I felt so disappointed and hurt because the picture I was looking at was of the man I thought I would meet in a few months and hopefully got together with. But the one thing that came out of this is that this will never happen to me again. I will go with my first instinct. There were a lot of red flags here but I chose to ignore them. But, I wish I could find the real Pedersen soldier and hey if he is single, then who knows and if he is married, then at least I can let him know that his photo is being used to scam women. He is a victim as well.
Angie
Ok…wow….I guess I am lucky….I havent lost anything….but I was sent a private message on facebook by a man in the British Army……I said hi and asked why he frended me….he said it was fate……we gave only chated for about 7 weeks…and now he wants me to send an email asking that he get leave in the US and that I am his fiance…….the only pictures he has on his fb page are ones I can find online of him….nothing personal….he says he can not talk to me or go on cam but wanted me to cam….I said No……now the email he wants me to send the request to is usmilitarycarecenter@gmail.com …..the red flags for me are the if he is in the British army why does the email sayd us and do they really use gmail accounts?????? then he says…there is only a small fee….and that if I have a credit card he can have his lawyer get me the money to cover the fee…….I am pretty smart which is why I have done none of this……..first of all he says he is stationed in Afghanistan and that since they are war he cant take leave unless I do this…..wondered what you guys have heard about this….
Jerry
Angie,
It’s a scam. Even in the British Army civilians cannot request R&R for soldiers.
If he’s really military there should be NO reason for you to send him money. The British soldiers I’m
stationed with have more money than us Americans!
Jerry
604th
Angie
Thanks Jerry,
I thought it was odd that the email he gave me to request the leave was the usmilitarycarecenter@gmail.com ……I thought it was odd it was us if he was in the uk and that it was a gmail account…..and even though he said he would send me the money and it would not cost me anything….I was still cautious…and we have only chatted for 5 weeks or so….how do you tell someone you love them when you never talk to them or really know nothing about them…..
Anonn
@ Jerry Thank You for all that you do and Thanks You for being here and giving it to the Ladies and Gents straight about these Fake Military (African Scammers) Anonn
Jerry
Anonn,
You are more than welcome. I hope and wish everyone can find this site before they get too involved with someone they think is military. Since my wife found MY photo I’ve been watching sites like this to make sure I’m not the reason someone loses money.
Unfortunatly I will not be able to reply very much starting tomorrow as I am heading to Camp Leatherneck in Afghanistan( Yes, I volunteered) I get a couple weeks at home so I will have a little trouble keeping up with this site.
Anonn, THANK YOU for all you do here. You are truly one of the “good guys”!!!
Peace Out to All
Jerry
604th
Anonn
@ Jerry Thank You for your service pray for your safe return to your family as well as all Military in Afghan.Anonn
cheryl osborne
Hi I’ve been chatting for about a month now to Daniel Watt he says hes in the us army in afghanistan the photos are nice of him!! Hes even got his son Kelvin to email me and chat online!! He says he made General in 7 years his uncle did have an academy. He knows I’m aware of these Nigerian scammers he has never asked for any money from me ever, but theres a niggling doubt!! Has anyone heard from him?
Anonn
The Common Scammer Red Flags
Profile picture looks professionally done
Height/weight is not proportional -e.g. 6’ and 95 lbs
Claim to be Native American or some other ethnicity when the photo is Caucasian
Claim to be older/younger than the photo looks
Grammar is not consistent with how Americans speak, French speak etc.
Profile seems cut and pasted
Spelling is atrocious, they are notorious for using “i” instead of “I”
Their full name is two first names – John Michele, Florence Francis, Shawn David
They typically claim to be from the US (or your local region) but they are overseas, or going overseas mainly to Nigeria, sometimes the UK for business or family matters
A majority of them claim to have lost a spouse/child/parent in a horrific traffic accident or airplane accident or any of the above are sick or in the hospital
The details they give you in email/IM are often different that what was stated in the profile
Their profile seems to disappear off the website immediately after conversation begin
Scammers can be clever with their words, usually the text of the message is cut and pasted or they can be sloppy in their text as the email below shows. The email is an example of “scammer grammar” the misspelled words, and the short abbreviations of words
cheryl osborne
Thank you Anon I did have an inkling about him, I have just discovered that my thoughts were correct I traced his IP address and hes in Ghana surprise, surprise!!! I’m just wondering how to contact the military man in the photos to warn him that hes also being scammed!! How can these evil men do such a thing. I know they are after money and most probably a visa too. I’m glad I didn’t get sucked into it, I did warn him he wouldn’t get any money from me and he still kept emailing me and chatting on msn. I hope he and the reest of the scum get caught!! thank you.
Margaret
Does anyone recognise the name Kelvin Garber, he claims to be in Bagram, Afghanistan. He claims to be in the US army and has been for years, he’s not asked anything from me in regards to money but that could be because i called his bluff. Have i been taken for a fool or is this guy real? I have a photo of him if anyone recognises the name.
Anonn
@ Margaret we do not know the answer to your questions so with that being said if he found you on any social site and you have NOT had a face to face chat with him for at least 1 hour and saw his face then he could be anyone the Name sounds suspect.only one way to solve this mystery ask him to get on web cam for an interactive face to face chat with you for at least an hour by interactive I mean every move he makes you see it as it happens no prerecorded mess if he has any excuses as to why he cant show himself he is a fraud which you already know he is or you would not be here on this blog checking him out.There should be NO reason why he cannot show himself also have you googled him and just because he has NOT asked you for anything does NOT mean he is real a REAL military member has NO time to sit and find women on social sites but guess who does African Scammers do they seem to have alot of time on their hands.Anonn
Margaret
Thanks Anonn
No i have never had a face to face chat with him, he came up with some lame excuses about security and that he wasn’t even allowed to be online chatting and if he got caught he would be in trouble. Luckily it is only my pride that has been hurt and nothing else. Thanks for showing me the error of my ways and fingers crossed that not every guy out there is a scam artist and that there really are some true gentlemen left in the world! Take care. Margaret x
Maria Reynolds
A man trying to pass himself off as soldier Deployed in Kabul, Afganistan approached me on my Facebook Profile page on December 13,2011. He claimed he was looking up old friends and he came across my picture and claimed that he really liked my picture on facebook and wanted to get to know me better. We communicated with each other until January 14, 2012. I became concerned about his true identity whe he told me that he needed me to send him money so that he could talk to me on the phone. Fortunetly I am a member of a military family and realized that whenhe asked me fo money so that we could talk on the phone I knew he was not who he said he was. My brother and my two cousins served overseas in Iraq through Iraqi freedom. I remember we never had to send money to talk to our deployed soldiers in Iraq they called us when they could and that they were supplied with phone cards to call home.
This fake soldier goes by the name of U.S.Army Captain Steve G. Witt when he gets in touch with his victims he asks them to put him on their yahoo messenger his messenger name is stevegluff@yahoo.com. His e-mail account is stevegluff999@yahoo.com. His new scamm is that he surfs social networks, finds someone he believes to be a likely target then lulls the victim into a false sense of security and boom he asks for money.
On his facebook page he claims that he attended the University of Baltimore, Maryland.He does not put the years he attended this college or what he majored in. He claims that he was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. On his facebook page he claims that his birthday is on July 22, but he does not add his birth year when you ask him he claims that he is 49years old. He claims that he is a Christian. On his facebook page he has two combat photo albums. One of the combat photo series of pictures potrays him as a renactor of the Knights of Templar he is surrounded by several renactors of this Medevil time. The second series of combat photos shows him in his desert cammoflouge fatigues Witt is on the top right of his combat fatigues. One of his series of photos is called family. This series of photos shows him posing in several pictures in a Navy blue suite with a bright blue shirt under the suite he is posed in one of the pictures with two women and his daughter. One of the women has medium leangth white hair, the other woman has bright red hair and his daughter has long blonde hair. He is posed with these two women and his daughter is waring a black robe of what looks to be a college graduation gown. Then he has two other pictures that will really stand out to women one is of him with no shirt on lounging in a lawn chair he is waring tan shorts The other is of him well dressed in a dress checkered shirt and tan kaki shorts his hair is combed ral nice parted on the side and he is waring a real nice large watch on his right hand he really looks good in that picture. Then there is another series of pictuers titled my lovely daughter it is a series of pictures of his daughter posing in front of a gray SUV in tight shirts and some dresses. One of these pictures of her really stands out she is suppoedly waring her daddy’s dress green uniform but the dress green uniform looks to be a soldier womans dress uniform not her fathers. Thst picture really stood out to me because my husbands U.S.Army dress greens includes a olive green tie but the uniform his so called daughter is waring has the black ribbon tie that the women in the U.S.Army are required to ware and the uniform appears that it is actuall tailored to fit her. The uniform includes a blue rope type decoration on the left side on top of the shoulder.He claims his daughters name is Morgan.
U.S. Army Captain Steve G. Witt also now claims he lost his wife in 2005 due to a type of cancer but he does not say what type of cancer killed her. On his facebook page when he claims that his employment is in the U.S.Army Department of Defense he does not stipulate when he entered the military or how many years he has worked for the Army.
I started to think why would he not mention how many years he has served in the military
or when he first enlisted in the military?. The reason I asked this question to myself was because most of the soldiers that I know who have served their or who are still serving their country are proud to admit that they have served or are still serving. Whenever my husband, my brother or my cousins are asked this question The first thing they say is “I enlisted/served in the military for this many years and began my training in 19– or 20–!” If they decide to attend college or train for something else they always say, “I attended college or trade school in 19– or 20– and I majored in… (whatever they decide to major in) and I graduated in 19– or 20–!”. when most people are asked about their education or military service they are proud of what they accomplised in their life. They will give you the years they began with their plans, how many years they did it and when they graduated all at once Steve does not do that.I also followed up on some of my friends facebook pages they include everything their accomplisments, the year they started, the years it took them to get to where they are now and when they graduated from whatever it was that they graduated from. On my actual real friends face book page they include other things they like in detail from their; favorite music, rock groups, movies, T.V. shows, books they read, hobbies they have, favorite athletic teams, their actors and actresses you name if they are allowed to share they put it right up there on their facebook page some of my friends even put in their favorite colro or even their favorite animal.
On U.S. Army Captain Steve G. Witts facebook page he does not state anything in detail all his information is very vague. This U.S. Army Captain Steve G. Witt also has another alias his other alias is AKA Sigmund Witt He was placed on another soldier dating scam website the pictures were of him in his desert combat cammoflauge fatigues and they are the same as the ones on his facebook profile page in his combat pictures. His yahoo messenger id is stevegluff@yahoo.com and his e-mail address is stevegluff999@yahoo.com. He has already scammed one woman out of hundreds of dollars on the other website soldier dating scam, he has tied it with me but nothing happened and he is now working on his third victim her name is Christine Wright I found her on his facebook page shortly after he connected with me. I warned her about him when I clicked on her name on his facebook page I sent her a private facebook message. I hope she got it and believes me. I also told Steve G.Witt that I know he is not who he says he is and all about the research I did on this sending money to a deployed soldier overseas. I hope you get him like you did with the others. Maria
Bridget
Hi, I began being scammed in December…this guy emailed me on Match and immediately said he was in love. I do believe you know the rest of the story. I have met scammers like this before through other websites and such and thankfully have never lost any money. The main thing is people out there preying on innocent people who are looking for friends / lovers….whatever! Anyway, the man or whatever claimed to Maj Wayne Baines…from Washington State. I did some research and come to find out there really is Maj Baines..but 10 older than what this Maj Baines claimed to be. I got the whole deal about the satellite phone and contacting the company…all to which I kept saying I have no money to put out for this…below is the last email (today) from this person / monster and I have no intention of responding! Oh, by the way…at one point I did give him my address….why I don’t know, he kept saying he wanted to send me flowers. And guess what , I did get 2 dozen roses…thank god I knew something still was not right.
Good afternoon my darling,
I came here twice today but there is no message from you, are you done with me? because it’s quite unusual of you not to write me, remember I told you how difficult it will be for me to use the computer. The problem am having here my love is that I dont concentrate much while on duty due to the love I have for you, I wonder how you will feel whenever you don’t hear from me for days but now I am worried for not seeing a message from you which was the main reason I want us to start using the satellite phones to communicate with each other, I will be able to take video calls too, my friends are using the same company to communicate with their love ones, Bridget,I have you in my life now and I love you so much, you are part of me and I want to keep connecting with you from time to time, there are certain things I will love to say to you but definitely not through the internet. I know the payment is a little bit high my love but it’s a one time payment, If i can do something from here I will but am at a war zone where no one is allowed to go south without his or her team. I want you to understand one thing,I will do everything in my power to keep this relationship and I will refund it back every funds used to you when I return back to home. I need you in my life sweetie.
My Weekend was so stressful, was busy with my team and we had few drinks together but I wasn’t allowed to come to the resort room to use the computer, I miss you so much and you alone is all I think about.
I love you.
Your Man,
Wayne xx
As many of the other women say….grammar is a clear give away!
s. FREEMAN
Anyone heard of Jason Caldwell us army supposed col. afghan logistics residence in miami beach wondering if another scammer as seems genuine but not really answering my questions alarm bells ring I would never give anyone anything so no probs there but am trying to check out his email if a scam through a friendship site
Anonn
Courtesy of Jerry a REAL US Military Member……………….Ladies, ladies, ladies………..
It does not cost us ANYTHING to go on leave and with the Army cutting back to 9 months on a deployment, we don’t get leaves anymore during our time over here. If he is on a perm base over here his leave is FREE!! We fly military air wherever we go for FREE! There is no paper work that a civilian can fill out ot get us a leave. When we have emergencies we go on emergency leave which is FREE. We have DSN phone lines so all our calls to the states are FREE!! We also have MWR’s which also see to it we can keep in contact with our people back home for FREE. If you see the point I’m trying to make, there is NO reason whatsover that a service person should need you to send them money. I know some of you think you have found the love of your life but it breaks our hearts over here knowing they are using our pics to do it. I’m sorry if you have fallen for one of these AS$&*oles.
I know this for a fact as my wife found a picture of me in Iraq on one of these sites and the guy wasn’t even using my name.
marg
hi
yeah have had a few of these email lately most make me laugh and ask how many shovels they carry to pick all the bullshit up couple very persistent thou and did chat with them they sent pics and i sent couple one had me feeling bit sorry for him lol i should have know better i sort of new was all crap but not sure now on what details this con has as he seems no bit about me most that would be from facebook as at 1st thought just wanted to be neighbours on a game lol even details of 1 bank account he new that made me look up scams i be closing account and contacting bank in case
marg
these are the email address of the scammers this 1 from tagged bobbyevans100@yahoo.com and this 1 is one knows my details alselma77@yahoo.com
concerned friend
Jerry,
Thanks for everything you do. My friend met her “man” through another man who is also in the military. My coworker we will call her Sarah and her friend Angie have started doing their own research after I showed them your comments. Sarah and Angie decided Angies guy was a scam since he was off in Nigeria on “business.” Sarah started digging and found an ISP for her man based out of CA. I shared with her what I know on that front, she questioned him and his response was that since he had family in CA he was using their computer- his is in Afghanistan. This got her to thinking aabout what she was doing. Well, she has started falling for his BS again and the 2 of them together sent $1600.00 to Angies man in Nigeria!!! I do not want to give up on my coworker because it is starting to hurt her personal life she is not getting sleep due to being up all night talking to the man who is going to love her forever and meet her in FL when he gets leave sometime soon. It is also affecting her job, our managemet has removed her from her position in the cash office to keep her from either taking money or messing up the books. In your opinion is my coworker too far gone and involved? I think she is starting to tune us out, I know she is lonely because her and her husband just got seperated but I can not make her see reason or understand she needs no MUST step back and ask the right questions. I asked if I could talk to him and neither myself or another coworker are allowed to talk to him. I am just so frusterated. Part of me wantst to let her get hurt and taken for everything she does NOT have and the other part of me wants to grab her and shake some sense into her. Sorry! Thanks for listening…Being from a military family I do not know how anyone falls for this but I feel sorry for those that do! If you have any suggestions please let me know. I’ll try just about anything!!! Thanks again!!
Anonn
Concerned Friend your friend is being played like a piano thats for damn sure now to shock her back to reality tell her this clown is in Nigeria because that is where he lives he is AFRICAN tell her to demand that he get on webcam and chat with her for at least an hour and if he has ANY reason why he cant SCAMMER which we know he is because he has begged her for money she is gone because shes still falling for his BS but like I said shock her back to reality and give it to her straight shes never going to meet this scammer he does not give a damn about her he only loves her money and will say and do anything to get it
Tell her to ask him these questions
What base did he deploy from and what State is it in while doing an interactive chat with him
Ask him to download a copy of his most recent LES
Ask him to scan and send her a copy of his military id and State ID card ASAP demand it
If he has ANY reason why he cant do this or if they use the it is not allowed scammer
Also you need to warn her this leave hes talking about hes going to next tell her he needs money to pay for it or for a flight or ask her to request his leave
The MILITARY DOES NOT USE MONEYGRAM OR WESTERN UNION BUT SCAMMERS DO.
Ask him to email her from his .mil email address anything beyond .mil is a fraud
Ask her to ask herself this question why would she send money to a picture
Ask herself has she ever seen him face to face or on cam for an hour or more
Does she think a REAL Military member would find her on some dating site and beg her for money (NO) But scammers will
Ask her to ask herself does she like being made an ass of or called a MUGU which is a Nigerian word for stupid.
Anonn
cheryl gillespie
i’m currenty talking to 3 guys i think their scammers been talking for a year now anyone w/info on sgt.emmanuel wise-lt.raymond lingo or nash sanchez pls contact me
Sara
hola me llamo Sara; yo tambien fui engañada por un hombre que dice llamarse Sam George ,vestido con uniforme del ejercito de US , no entiendo mucho de rangos militares, pero yo diria que es alto lleva 4 estrellas en los galones, fue por el facebook, me dijo que era viudo que tenia un hijo de 12 años, me envio fotografias, incluso de cuando lo estaban ascendiendo de rango, vamos que un farsante,despues de estar hablando por el messeger todos los dias, al fin se destapo, me pedia que recibiera un paquete en mi casa que contenia dinero u oro que lo habian encontrado en una mision de rescate en Kabul ,cosa a la que me negue rotundamente ,y corte la comunicacion con el , no antes de dcirle todo lo que pensaba de el,su correo es samggre@yahoo.com. me encantaria sber quien este individuo garcias
mona
new name to look out for ladies,williamsbruse28@yahoo.com hes scamming asking to pay for his fees to go home syas his mom is helping pay ,changes his words all the time each day changing his story of how he needs another 300 or 700 dolars to get home.ughhh these guys are relentless.are there any honest men in the military.i have yet to meet one who doesnt ask for money.
Anonn
@ Mona I have to correct you these are SCAMMERS begging you for money NOT REAL US Military members so the answer to your question is YES there are HONEST Men who are REAL meaning Authentic and not these African Beggars in the Military so you stand corrected the ones that ask you for money ARE African Scammers NOT US Military members they have no time to search social sites and beg strangers for money but African Scammers have plenty of time on their hands to do just that find you and beg you for money Anonn
linda allison
DIANE CORRICK DO NOT SEND MONEY ,IF YOU HAVE STOP NOW YOU ARE THE ONE GETTING HURT HE COULD CARE LESS
Anonn
Ladies as well as Gents Please PAY ATTENTION
Real Us Service members will NOT need your Money for any reason they have access to their own accounts at all times yes even in the war zone there will be no freeze on their accounts for ANY reason
Real Service members will NOT Beg a stranger for money for ANY reason
Yes they can use a webcam even if they are special ops
Real Us Service members will understand things like Mos AAfes or Les and SGLI Scammers will NOT
Real Service Members will NOT be on any site soliciting you for any dates many have families and have no time for Facebook or any other sites NONE Many do NOT and will NOT Post Pics anywhere due to them being stolen by scammers and used to scam Men and Women out of Money
Many Us Service members are No Longer in Iraq
All Service members ARE allowed to receive mail and care packages scammers will say different
All US Military members have a military email account and they may use it when they want scammers will say different because they are frauds
US Military does NOT and will not use free email accounts of any kind they also do NOT Use Western Union or Moneygram for any reason
Any Us Service member that asks you for Money for any reason is A FRAUD A SCAMMER plain and simple
The US Military takes care of its own
Scammers hate being asked questions they cannot answer
Always insist after the first email to see their military id as well as their state id card or drivers license and no photoshopped crap and not the same pic the scammer sent you to begin with because the scammer will NOT be able to produce a id card pic as State Id cards cannot be photoshopped if they are its not hard to tell
for instance if the scammer sends you a pic of the soldier or sialor they are impersonating the pic thats on the state Id should not be the same pic of the soldier or sailor in uniform PAY attention always
pay attention to their grammer they always have spelling errors they NEVER type nor speak like Americans also insist that you hear their voice they cannot hide their accents
US Military will not be in a place like Nigeria nor Ghana Watch the news There Is no base in Nigeria not even tents NONE
Diplomats or anyone in the US supposedly collecting money for the service member SCAM
Bottom Line REAL US Service Members Or Military members Period will NOT need your Money for any reason
ALL Real Military Members have a Military email account ending in .Mil anything beyond .Mil is a FRAUD
US Military does NOT use free email accounts nor do they Use Western Union or Moneygram BUT Scammers do.
Leave these Scammers and their sorry asses and their life and sob stories with absolutely NOTHING…
And stay on your toes because after troops withdraw from Afghan these scammers will come up with other lies and sob stories but stay vigilant NEVER send money to anyone you do not know even charities as many of them are scams as well.
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Anonn
Example of an email I received from a scammer impersonating a Marine until I called him on his BS this is just an example of the silly type of crap they will type…
Thanks you so much for the mail you sent me on tagged,well I am a down to earth person even if the marines thought us to be tough and strong,I have had a really straight life until now that I realise that I don’t have anybody to call my own family,I have never been married and I lost my dad two years ago,I also have a 63 years old mother who is my only source of joy.I just realised I wasted my life and I should have looked for you earlier in life..I will love to know more about you and I hope I will hear from you soon..Love Thomas
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deborah
does anybody know someone with the name steve palmer he is also in the army his camp number USTM0060881CBI
Name: Sgt. Steve Palmer
Date of Birth: 8th of March 1970
State: Michigan
Country: USA
en that is the rest can somebody check this or does somebody allso talkt to him because hi says he is telling the truth but i do not know for sure hi also want to leave early from the army and this is the email where they send a letter with i do not now if its right gen.troops@gmail.com and the adres is the same GENERAL WALKER ZARAH
Multi-National Corps Iraq
Chief of Deployment Affairs Office,
Camp Victory,
APO AE 09342.
i really want to now if this soldiers is telling the truth or not
Anonn
@ Deborah YES you are being scammed he is a liar and he is A FRAUD if he were real he would NOT need your help for ANY reason nor would he ask you for your assistance for ANY reason demand this scammer get on cam and shows himself for 2-3 hour chat
hi also want to leave early from the army IF he were REAL US Military he could NOT leave the Army until his Contract is up the only place this scammer wants to leave is Nigeria or ghana or whatever part of West Africa he lives in Anonn
lynn cooper
Hi everyone has anyone been in contact with somebody going by the name Michael Mooris or more or moore. his nick name is Mic & is a Cpt US army. his email is mic_mooris01@yahoo.com or mic_more@hotmail.co.uk. if anyone has or has any photos. so i can see if its the same person. because i really think im being scammed please help me xx thankyou xx
samantha vigor
Well here we go again, theres a new boy on the block, goes by the name of Captain Mike Edwards Wood, based currently in LIBYA, he claims he’s a widower of 4years and asks for money to a Tadiran Communications company so he can hear “your sexy voice” by satelite phone! then he wants your phone number, so u can hear a black nigerian talk on the end of it. Also he’s in the process of selling three homes , one in south carolina, one in Houston and the other in ohio, he claims he is wealthy , he wants to buy you a new mercedes ml320, so he can go buy himself another one! i will provide photo’s of this soldier if u need them, he operates alongside a Janet Woodgate who claims to be his sister, she’s trying to find him a wife! Be warned ladies this ones a slippery customer!
Victoria
The name Lingo is being used often. I met a Sergeant John Lingo on a dating site recently. Is this another name that’s out there being circulated amongst all the other Lingo’s? We got onto each other’s yahoo messengers right away rather than chatting on the dating site. I had alarm bells going off quite quickly. It wasn’t necessarily what he said in his messages but the look of his messages. I’m 99% sure he was copying and pasting his messages to me from something else, like it was messages that he sends to all the women he speaks to. Also, the couple of times I tripped him up with info he’d already given me or talked about the military he would miraculously go offline for a bit of time, come back online and say he was called to his commandants office. Commandant? Really? Not Commander? I know stupidity when I see it! At first he told me he was at his base in Dallas, Texas, but within 24 hours he tells me he’s been deployed and is now in Nigeria on a mission to eliminate a terrorist there (he also gave me the name of the terrorist). As soon as he said Nigeria, I was immediately alarmed because I know from experience, websites and news, how many scams are being run from that country. This is so out of hand and the fact that it’s being done using the US Military is disgusting!! It’s pretty much the same story from any of the Lingo’s or any of these men who are supposedly with the military and stationed in Nigeria or other African countries. I’m not American but it really ticks me off and disgusts me that these scam artists are using the US military as their supposed background!!
Now I’m not sure if this is coincidence or not but I’ve happened to meet another military man on the same dating website but so far I haven’t had any alarm bells going off in my head. He’s sent me pictures of him in army fatigues and with fellow army members. Be sure that I’ll be addressing these military scams to him the next time we chat, see what he says and watch for everything he says from now on.
I seriously hope that women will keep their eyes wide open to men who contact them in any way, asking for money, and are stationed outside of North America. This is has been a world-wide problem for years, women need to pay attention and stop being suckered into these scams. Pay attention to websites like this and to the news. It’s all over the place about these scam artists.
Victoria
@Anonn… After all the astonishing reading I’ve been doing all day about these vile African scammers, I saw that you commented that there won’t be any US military in Nigeria or Ghana which tells me that I’m glad I paid attention to this Sgt. John Lingo, jlingo42 yahoo id. Now I know without a doubt that he’s also a scammer, considering he told me he was deployed to Nigeria in the past 36 hours. It’s a huge disgrace that innocent soldiers lives are being affected because these digusting African parasites are using their pictures to portray themselves so they can scam women. I seriously hope something is being done to stop this.
Also, do you by any chance know how myself, as well as all the other women on here can find out if the men they start chatting with are for real and really from the US Military? As I said earlier, I’ve started chatting with another guy who says he’s in the military but isn’t stationed anywhere near Africa or that side of the world period but I would like to know if he’s for real. I’m just unsure of where I can on the web to find out if he’s the real thing or not. I’d appreciate an answer or an email, victoriah669@hotmail.com.
I’m very thankful these sites are available!
Anonn
@ Victoria great job glad you paid attention but to spot a scammer pretending to be us military is SIMPLE
demand they get on webcam for an hour to 2 to chat with you a SCAMMER will NOT he will have an excuse
demand he email you from his Military email account it should end in .mil Anything passed .mil is a scam
demand a copy of his military id and state id card dont worry you will spot a fake African scammers know NOTHING about the military which is a beautiful thing
demand they give you their military mailing address and then google it
google the Name they are using they are IDIOTS many are using fake names they made up or using fallen soldiers pics
be aware that REAL US Military members have NO time to search social sites looking for love or a date they are BUSY but lazy ass Nigerian and other African Scammers do in fact all they have is time on their hands
Bottom line the Military takes care of its own they will NOT need you assistance for ANY reason meaning they do NOT have any need for your MONEY especially NOT in a hostile fire zone
they can talk on the phone for free and leave does NOT have to be paid for and neither does the flight back to the US
NEVER send money to anyone you do not know Anonn
cheryl
Hello Debbie, or anyone else who has been contacted by Captin Aaron Johnson can you please contact me, I too have two aurtistic sons, and i am recently Widowed. Alarm bells are ringing. I would like to here from debbie Who was also in touch with Aaron Johnson. Please contact me on this, cheryl192@hotmail.co.uk. Thank you, Cheryl Nelson.
Traycie
I found out yesterday that I have also been fooled by one of these scammers, going by the name of Jeff Dawson, or Ssgt Jeffrey D Dawson of 802 Airbourne out of Fort Bragg. A widower with a 9 year old son, deployed to Afghanistan since last June and then sent to Nigeria last Tuesday! I paid for the phone connection of $250 but when he asked $1200 for the VAT on his leave request, I realised something was n’t right. I have photos of this guy and I’ve spoken to him on the phone. I feel so stupid and humiliated. I hope you can stop this scam because it does nothing but hurt.
Victoria
Ladies, there are men on Mate1, that are also targeting us. The man I mentioned earlier who wasn’t giving me any signals of being a fake army man is indeed a big fake. He’s going by the name Captain Nicholas (Nick) Mann with the U.S. Army. First – there is no Captain rank in the Army, second – there is in fact a SSg. Nick Mann within the Army. The fake Nick I met says he’s stationed in Panama City (even gave me his address there, which of course, doesn’t exist), 49 years of age, and goes by the username ghanaman1107 on the Mate1 dating site. I have pictures of this fake Nick if someone will tell me where and to who I send them. Now, the REAL Nick Mann was/is stationed in Afghanistan as of July 2011, 29 years old, from Tucson, AZ, and is with the 2nd Battalion 27th Infantry Regiment.. as per the picture and brief caption that I viewed in the Yahoo news this evening via a google search.
With all that I’ve read in all of these Army scam stories from women, I’ve read over and over about how you get an idea that something’s not right just by the way these scam artists speak the English language. However, the fake Nick Mann, appears to be very intelligent, speaks perfect English and was able to give me a lot of info about the Army that I’ve double checked, just to be on the safe side.
I’m disheartened, angry, and sick to my stomach that I’ve been played by this so-called Army man. I hate the fact that women are such targets of this kind of disgusting behavior by men we meet and think we can trust. Is this crap ever going to stop?!
I’m really hoping that women out there who meet a supposed military man online do a thorough search online about him, before things go too far.
Susie
I almost fell for this scam..I am still livid and angry..I tried an online dating service and met a “soldier” named Steve Lingo stationed in Afganistan..He gave me this sob story and we began emailing each other..shortly after he deleted his profile on the dating website. Within the last few days he has been asking me fora care package with a camera, laptop, Ipod, and a G Shock watch…also something for the children in the refugee camp. I was asked to email his diplomat for an address, I did and his diplomat said he was in Japan and on his way to Guana then Afganistan. He asked me to phone him with a tracking number and he would pick up the package and deliver it. Ugh!! I feel so dumb for not picking up on this when he said he was a PFC and in the Army for 18 years…and when I asked why his the uniform on his photo stated he was a Staff Sargeant…he apologized and said it was a typo…I emailed him one last time today asking for his military email..he declined stating it didn’t work well out there..right…
I have his and his diplomats email and his photo…I would like to help put a stop to these scammers who are using our soldiers as scape goats…can anyone give me some advice on how I can help others??
Jenny
Wow, this is pathetic. Good thing I caught this in time. I’m so dumb for even thinking this is real! *block* and *delete*!!!
Kelli
I am checking on a Senior Sgt. Jeff Roberts in the United States Army supposedly deployed in IRAQ and he is asking me to send money via western union to the wireless calling department of the army so that we may have calling access with one another. He claims he cannot access his funds. I have not sent the money and I want to believe him but am also not a dumb ass….lol…I have am email address for the wireless calling department: wiresecagents@armymail.com. Does anyone know of this department or had similar situation.
I appreciate all who are willing to help me with this. I also have photos of Jeff and his email is jeff_rbt@yahoo.com.
He says there are no calling centers and this is the only way he can hear my most sweet voice….lol
Thanks everyone.
Kelli
Anonn
Kelli DO NOT send a dime this IS a Scammer US Military does NOT use western union or moneygram to conduct Business at ANYTIME they can talk on the phone for free and also this is a Scammer and a BAD Liar first of all ALL US MILITARY are NO LONGER IN IRAQ this African is lying to you tell him to get his lying ass on Cam and prove to you who he really is trust me he is an UGLY Black African with a huge mishaped head…………….you typed this…… He claims he cannot access his funds. He has no funds because he is a SCAMMER a lying Beggar tell him to get a JOB!..
wireless calling department of the army =This scammer wants money to either buy a cellphone or he has one and he wants you to send money so he can buy credits for his phone as they call it he is a LIAR
Anyone who finds you on ANY social site and says they are US Military especially in Iraq and then begs you for any type of help is a SCAMMER you have been warned Anonn
Anonn
@ Kelli go to facebook and type in this scammers email address you will see on his Facebook page that hes doing the same crap to some lady named Vanessa Perez I checked it out and here is what his profile says……… Am a guy that want the best for me and for my soul mate,i love my daughter so much,cause she is all have got left,am single…and hope one day i will find the special woman to fill the space my ex left….
Americans do NOT talk like this but Africans do…..Anonn.
Kat
I have been chatting with a man claiming to be Kennedy D. Lewis who was stationed at Camp Pendleton in CA. He told me that he had no family because his mother died when he was young, his father died during his first deployment and his twin brother just died in Iraq. He sent pics the first night of him and his twin brother and I can’t lie whoever is really in the pics were really handsome. He said he was Dominican and his father was half Cherokee. .I was a bit skeptical when he started to say that he loved me after within 24 hours. He was waiting on his deployment letter to come and was supposed to go to Afghanistan. He left for Afghanistan on Jan. 12 and within a week he was emailing me asking me to send him a laptop through a diplomat. I didn’t do it. About a week or so after that, he messaged me asking me to send him some money for food. I thought this was odd because I thought that all of the needs of the soldiers were taken care of. He then tried to guilt trip me into sending him money by saying that the other troops’ wives were sending them money. That didn’t work either, so he dropped the subject. He contacted me last me and told me that he was in Iraq because he had malaria and would be back in Afghanistan this week. At that time he asked me to accept a package for him. He asked for me address and he sent me roses and a teddy bear for Valentine’s day. Yesterday he sent me a message asking me to pick up a package from Best Buy that he had ordered and send it to a diplomat in Africa who was there for the UN summit. He gave me a name and address and when I looked up the name, it led me to a page on Facebook of an African man. BEWARE! Today he contacted me again and this is the conversation:
Sgt Lewis: hi
chosen11275: hi
Sgt Lewis: how u doing?
chosen11275: good…u?
Sgt Lewis: doing great honey..did you call for the package
chosen11275: no
Sgt Lewis: ok…wont you?
chosen11275: no
Sgt Lewis: no what?
chosen11275: I
chosen11275: m not going to
Sgt Lewis: and why did you said you can?
Sgt Lewis: that fine…but how wicked are you?
chosen11275: I’m as wicked as you are
chosen11275: I’m not wicked you are
Sgt Lewis: I’m not ok
Sgt Lewis: why did you play games with me
chosen11275: I didn’t play games, you were the one playing games and trying to run a scam on me
Sgt Lewis: I have nothing to say but i’ll call to cancel the order
chosen11275: okay
Sgt Lewis: what is wrong with you?
chosen11275: I told you, I don’t like to be toyed with
Sgt Lewis: you have a bad negative thinking
Sgt Lewis: i never toyed you but you have a bad character
chosen11275: What’s your MOS?
chosen11275: If I have bad character why did you contact me?
Sgt Lewis: you fucking wanna verify again
Sgt Lewis: go to hell and ask for MOS
chosen11275: no need for profanity…
chosen11275: lol
chosen11275: You’re the one headed to hell
Sgt Lewis: what is lol…you not gonna have a man,with ya bad behavior
chosen11275: okay
Sgt Lewis: well have a nice search…
chosen11275: okay…thank you
chosen11275: Good luck trying to scam someone else
chosen11275: I am a genius, remember
Sgt Lewis: God forgive you for calling me a scammer
chosen11275: I pray that God forgives you
Sgt Lewis: genius in hell i think you are
chosen11275: Stop bringing God into your deceitful acts
chosen11275: May God have mercy on your soul
Sgt Lewis: oh you too..merciful God will forgive you always
Sgt Lewis: i’ll also pray for your evil soul
chosen11275: My soul is not evil…yours is
Sgt Lewis: beware never think of wasting a man time,if you do something may happen to you
chosen11275: How did I waste your time?
chosen11275: You obviously had plenty of time since you were on here more than you were patrolling
Sgt Lewis: ask yourself
Sgt Lewis: really…shame on you liar
chosen11275: I’m not the liar…you are and now you’re mad because you got found out
chosen11275: shame on you
Sgt Lewis: you’re a disgrace
chosen11275: You’re a disgrace….the Marine Corp would be ashamed of you…oh that’s right you are not even a marine
Sgt Lewis: you have to learn how to love…unfaithful being
Sgt Lewis: oh now I’m not even a marine
Sgt Lewis: I think u crazy
chosen11275: Who is your commanding officer?
Sgt Lewis: you cant even write thank you letter for a gift
Sgt Lewis: shame on you
chosen11275: I sent an email
chosen11275: I sent 2 emails
Sgt Lewis: go ask your computer adviser
chosen11275: lol
chosen11275: I’m going to contact the Dept of Defense and Camp Pendleton and see if you are truly a Marine
Sgt Lewis: you better do,cause you a fucking fool
chosen11275: What’s your military issued email address?
Sgt Lewis: what you gonna do if you found me in there?
chosen11275: I won’t find you there
Sgt Lewis: ok..well i have alot to do now…bye and even contact me with your fucking love for men
Sgt Lewis: go to hell and find yaself a date
chosen11275: You have nothing to do but try to scam other women from your hole in the wall in Africa
Sgt Lewis has signed out. (2/18/2012 9:26 AM)
Last message received on 2/18 at 9:25 AM
Anonn
@ Kat………He then tried to guilt trip me into sending him money by saying that the other troops’ wives were sending them money………Ah and he didnt have access to his own bank account or money to buy food because??? they ALWAYS have access to their money if they are REAL Military members hes NOT in Iraq troops left Iraq back in December 2011 he has malaria because hes in Africa that is his home he is an AFRICAN great job of doing your homework this lying beggar didnt care about you anytime they claim to have a diplomat they are scammers US Military does NOT need diplomats for ANY reason to receive mail or care packages My Husband is Military I have yet to hear him talk about any Diplomat he even finds it laughable only a dumb ass scammer would come up with bullshit like this.Anonn
Lorrie
Add the name William (Bill) Hendricks to this list. He claims to be a sergent stationed in Afghanistan. Once he told me his unit had led the raid on Sadams house and he stole 16 million dollars, asking me to accept delivery of it to get it out of the country. I kept talking to him figuring I’d eventually have hims send what ever it was to my local court house. Then told me he had financial problems and could I send him money. His myspace account is http://www.myspace.com/577425874
Lorrie
Bill Hendricks also uses the yahoo messenger account sgt.billhendricks
Anonn
Also Military email addresses end in .Mil only anything beyond .Mil is a scam and a scammer ask this scammer to email you from his Military email address and also ask him for his Military Address in Iraq and google it but either way he is begging you for money so he is a scammer.Anonn
Anonn
PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY……..Because there will be a flood of Scammers trying to steal your money for sure now but notice it says SPECIAL Ops Basically Elite Forces REMEMBER if a REAL US Military Member is Special Ops or Elite Forces he will NEVER advertise it nor tell you NOR will they beg you for money…..
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Baring any last minutes change, top United States elite forces made up of members of the Marines, Navy Seals and Special Forces, will be in Nigeria in June as part of effort to help the country deal with the Boko Haram insurgence.
Nigeria and the United States Military have existing agreements in counter-terrorism, Maritime Security, military transformation and other areas.
A U.S. Army officer, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak on the mission said U.S. troop members on the mission have already been informed.
Monica Matoush, spokeswoman for the U.S Defense Department did not return calls when Pointblanknews.com sort for clarifications on the planned June mission.
Nicole M. Dalrymple Media Action Officer, West and Central Africa AFRICOM Public Affairs Office told us that she cannot immediately confirm the June mission but disclosed that counter terrorism, Maritime Security and others are areas the U.S is rendering assistance to Nigeria.
“If I’m able to find anything out about specific training in June I will let you know,” she told us in an email exchange.
In public comments, Nigerian and U.S. officials acknowledge “strategic cooperation” and confirm high-level meetings. However, they play down the meetings as routine, apparently for fear the Northern Muslim leaders will be outraged.
The military source said the mission is purely training but did not rule out a possible change of plans based on a new request for assistance from Nigeria.
“The mission is purely for a training purpose but we understand there is a new request and I don’t know details of it yet. But if we have directive to do otherwise, then we won’t have any choice than to do just that. I am aware that some senior officials are in talks with some Nigerian officials for more help but I cannot say what other help it is.”
We could not confirm details of the latest request from the Nigerian Government to the U.S Military. Spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense,Colonel Mohammed and Army Spokesman, Colonel Usman Abdul did not pick up their calls.
The source confirmed that the soldiers on the mission would be drawn from AFRICOM and from those who just returned from Iraq and Afghanistan because of their understanding of the Arab world.
Dalrymple however disclosed, “our partnership with Nigeria is focused in four areas requested by the Nigerians. Those areas are maritime security, crisis response (i.e. peacekeeping operations, pandemic response, airlift), counter terrorism, and military transformation (i.e.joint doctrine development, integration of women into the military, civil-military capability).
She said while there are no U.S. troops on the ground in an operational capacity assisting the Nigerian military in their response to Boko Haram attacks, “Nigeria is a member of the U.S. State Department’s Trans Sahara Counter Terrorism
Partnership.”
According to her, “In recent years, at Nigeria’s request, the U.S. has been working with the Nigerian military on their nascent counter-force through recurring training events.
“This training has included basic soldiering skills, basic small unit infantry tactics and leadership training,” she told us.
Boko Haram employs the tactics of Al-Qaeda, using suicide bombers and waging guerilla warfare in their quest to Islamize Nigeria. Their insurgency has led to several deaths and destruction of properties including the United Nations building in the Nigeria capital of Abuja in 2011.
Ambassador J. Anthony Holmes, U.S. Africa Command’s civilian Deputy had in October 2011 said “Given the realities on the continent, however, our focus tends to be on Somalia and the surrounding countries to deal with al-Shabaab, and in West Africa, al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, which is based in northern Mali but increasingly has ties with Boko Haram in northern Nigeria. So we try to assist the governments and militaries of the countries in that region to develop the capacity to come to grips with and solve its own terrorism problem.
Laurie
I was almost scammed but outwitted him. he says his name is steve wilson in afghanistan… widowed with one son. LOL sorry email is stevewilson1258@yahoo.com my friend told me about this site and for three days I’ve been conversing with him to see how much he would go for asking from me. As i have real family in the military and highly respect them I shame those who try to use their identities to get anything. he try to tell me that they didn’t pay him his money so I offered to contact someone in the washington D.C. Department of veterans affairs to aide him in his situation in which he didn’t know who I was talking about.. LOL needless to say our conversation was over and I didn’t lose anything but my pride.
Laurie
If you can’t get military email address or anything is asked for play along just enough to find out the truth then add their email to the shame list
jayne
hi will you add major benjamin burgess please
Evelyn
Anyone had contact with “Antonio Hernandez”. Supposedly a Lt. in the Marines in Afghanistan. He’s mentioned the pay to call thing once. Said it was $1,000. But then said never mind. I guess he figured he was pushing too fast.
birgitta sundstedt
Hello! I havent had a contact with Antonio Hernandez but with another man named George Greg and i find
George Greg at a datingsajt: Are you Interested. He was tolding me he was in US arme but is retaierd from it from 30 of januari-12. He is not there anymore. He said to me he was in South Africa and his sister are living there and his son was ill and need money to the hospitel. He ask me for help and like me to send the money to Dr. Antonio Hernadez by Western Union Bank. I was stupid and give him the money he need. *It was 1000 dollar.
I am living in Sweden and i am sorry if my english is not correct but i hope you understand what i am wrighting.
He was giving me a picture from Afghanistan and he was waring an armeuniform. He was sending me an another picture too.He said it was from Georgia there he lives. I havent seen his name here but i hope someone will look after it.
Mary
Ladies, beware of Newton Morris, email address Newton64m@yahoo.com
rosse hadidjah
Anonn Dear, please open your GMAIL, i sent you email there, thank’s
Anonn
@ Rosse I have received your email and I have also returned yours I’m a new Mommy x2 so I am trying to adapt sorry its taken me so long also all if I’m Not on very often know that I will monitor this blog still and will help out as much as I can to expose these lying beggars and thieves Anonn
María
Bueno, Yo gracias a Dios, descubrí a tiempo lo de el que se hace pasar por el sargento norteamericano Troy Turner. El año antepasado me recomendaron una página de internet para buscar pareja Zoosk. Yo entré a la página, Conocí a varias personas a través de élla. Luego me llegó una foto de un sr llamado Troy Turner. Según sargento del ejército, yo al principio creí, decía cosas maravillosas, además me envió unas fotos, una vestido de militar. Yo muy preocupada por lo que sucede en Afghanistan por mi amado Turner. Empecé a buscar información de Afghanistan y me imaginaba a ese sargento que había perdido a su esposa y su hijo, además a sus padres. Según tenía un hermoso hijo llamado Williams al que cuidaba una niñera. Claro, no hay que negarlo es muy atractivo el sargento, no hay ninguna duda. Yo emocionada y preocupada y estaba haciendo planes para esperar al pequeño de 10 años a vivir conmigo. Luego, el lunes en la mañana, me conecto a la red. y estaba el supuesto Turner conectado. empezamos a chatear, pero no tengo camara web instalada. Y me preguntó si había visto lo de Afghanistan y yo le respondí que si, que para mi era terrible esa situación, y el me dijo que había habido un tiroteo. Claro por la noticia, vi que habían asesinado a dos oficiales norteamericanos a quemarropa. Yo sufriendo por mi Turner y por su pequeño, Luego me dice que si yo puedo enviar a los Estados Unidos 300 euros porque su niñera y su hijo se han quedado sin alimentos, Yo le dije que si esto estaba pasando por qué el no me lo había dicho antes. Me dijo que porque el mensaje le terminaba de llegar y que el no podía movilizarse por lo que pasaba en la base de OTAN allá.
Le dije que me enviará el numero de teléfono para llamar a la niñera o su hijo y me dijo que el teléfono estaba desconectado. Le dije que no podía creer que el ejercito mas poderoso del planeta dejara a los hijos de sus combatientes a la deriva. Yo le sugerí y pedí permiso para llamar a la embajada norteamericana en mi país y avisar por lo que pasaba su pequeño hijo, y me dijo que para que iba a llamar a la embajada, porque el pequeño Williams no podía viajara solo. Dijo que le enviara por wester union el dinero, yo le dije que durante el día iba a estar ocupada, yo le había enviado allá mi horario de trabajo. Le dije también que yo podía llamar a un familiar que vive en USA para que le tendiera una mano al pequeño y a su niñera y me respondió que se gastaría más dinero, porque mi familiar y el niño estaban en estados distantes. Se molestó cuando le dije que por qué me estaba probando por tan poco dinero, entre otras cosas. Ahí logré ver que todo fue una mentira. Eso fue esta semana 26-02-2012. Ya dejó de comunicarse. Revisé en Badoo y aparecen unas fotos iguales a las que yo tengo en el correo de esa persona. Es decir que quien suplanta al querido Troy está en boga, su email es srgtroy001@yahoo.com. Quizás sea el mismo que está en badoo y hay otro en mylife.com, el cual dice que nació en Nueva Jersey y que actualmente vive en Lincoln Nebrasca, allí en badoo dice que tiene un hijo, en este momento no recuerdo el nombre. Gracias a Dios a mi no logró quitarme cosas materiales, pero si se llevó algunas de mis fotos, seguro las utilizará como usó las de Troy Turner. Por esa situación me puse a huzmear en la red hasta que conseguí este sitio, que no se si es otra de las guaridas del farsante. No les niego me divertí mucho, sufrí por la escena del pequeño que ese hombre me pintó y uno trata de ayudar . Claro cuando tenga mayor cobertura me gustaría enviar nuestras conversaciones por este medio. El que se hace pasar por Troy Turner me conectó la primera semana del pasado mes de febrero. Creí que yo era la única víctima, veo que hay muchas aquí y a las que no solo le quisieron robar el corazón sino que las estafaron. Dios les bendiga. Saludos al verdadero Troy Turner, un abrazo.
María.
P.D: Pueda que con esto me esté exponiendo a algo peor. Gracias a Dios uno actúa de buena fe.
antoaneta georgieva
Hola Maria,me llamo Antoaneta,vivo en Madrid.Yo soy una victima como tu i muchas mujeres.Esto no me deja a paz..Quiero subir las fotos i cartas de estas scammers,pero como que yo estoy muy mal con ingles no entiendo como se hase.Si tu puedes audarme,por favor haselo.
Un beso Antoaneta
Alexander
annebesse57@yahoo.com Her name is Anne do not reply her
Sarah
Last week was contacted by Mark Burkott thru dating site with a letter almost exact as posted in this
article. Claims to be stationed in Darfur Sudan doing peace keeping for with United
Nations. After chatting a short time was asked to pay for an online account so he
could contact friends.
janet wenceslao
im also chatting with a man named Steve Brown and he said he is us army soldier base in Libya for peacekeeping…we only chatted since february..then he asked me if i want to hear his voice..then he asked me to request to their base in libya..he even gave me the instruction for the request and he also said that i have to pay for the phone call for $250…he also send pictures in a gear battle uniform..he said that they are not allowed to use any communications devices and he is using a laptop for our communications…see that he is using a laptop but not allowed to use phone…until now he is chatting with me..and telling me if i send the request to their base…scammers every where …
janet wenceslao
beware of scammers sending expensive things in package..then the courier will found out that in the package they’ve discovered a sum of money and they will asked you to pay for the delivery fees, administrative and other fees concern on the package and they will instructed you to pay at western union ..be aware of this scammers..they are everywhere in dating sites especially in tagged
laura wilton
I think I am being scammed by a mark pelzer… I have photoes. please help
sian nutt
laura contact me please my email is siannutt69@yahoo.co i have a Patrick Pelzer trying too scam me at the moment the sir name is uncommon im wondering if maybe they could be the same person
laura wilton
this guy I am chatting with wants me to send money to him.he is quite good. if any ones heard of a mark pelzer please inbox me asap. cyblecat2002@yahoo.com I also have photoes
rosse hadidjah
Anonn, i sent email for you on GMAIL, please open your GMAIL !, thank you.
traci
So i need some advice…my mom is completely being scammed by some jerk from Ghana. She started talking to him in Nov 2011, he told her he was in the military and he would be retiring and returning to the states a few days before christmas…of course something happened and he wasnt able to return home….he’s supposably been trying to get back to the states for the last 3 months now….im pretty sure she sent him a phone and im not sure what else she has sent him but she thinks she is in love with him and he is going to be here anyday now and they will live happily ever after. He says he lives in New York and he is back in the states now so yesterday she went to pick up a computer that he bought from walmart online and she is supposed to ship it to him…this makes no sense at all to me…i askked her why he doesnt just have it shipped to himself but she doesnt have an answer for that. I asked her why he is stilll calling from a ghana phone number if he is here in the states and she told me it is so his friends will still be able to get ahold of him. She has a stupid excuse for everything i call him out on. I have tried to convince her over and over again that she is being scammed but she refuses to believe me…im just worried that she is going to get herself in a lot of trouble because im assuming the merchandise he is buying from walmart is bought with a stolen credit card….does anyone have any advice for me??? I just dont know what to do anymore.
Anonn
Traci tell your Mother to go to scamwarners.com and romancescam.com yes she is being scammed and used this is an Ugly African a Ghanian he has a Ghana number because Ghana is his home plain and simple.Anonn
sian nutt
PLease be patient with ur Mam these men r clever they have being doing this sort off thing for years
they tell u they love u they promise u the world between u both u make a whole new future together ur Mam is lonely he is telling her wot she wants too hear ur probably reading this now and thinking wot do u know.
I was taken for a ride by one off these guys let me tell u they r good at wot they do i was chatting too him for 15 months and in that time he conned £6000 out off me he used the name SHAWN MICHEAL and said he was living in Lakeland in Florida but was working out in Nigeria we wood chat every nite on yahoo text everyday and chat on the phone regualy i didnt know wot a Nigerian sounded like so i knew no different. Show this too ur Mam if she is willing too look at it if u wood like too chat my email is siannutt69@yahoo.com
Michelle
Hi everybody… Its so good to hear I’m not alone… I’m pretty sure I’m in the same boat, but just wondering if the name Sean P Tucker ID/02718/OD rings any bells with anyone? He’s supposedly stationed in good old Afghan, but isn’t claiming to be a soldier as such, but an Explosives and Ordnance “consultant”. Supposedly turned 49 last Monday 12th March… Have been chatting to him for about a month, after he initially contacted me on datingdirect.com. Right from the start, he has always said his tour was up 28th March, then on Friday he said he’d been called to a meeting with his Colonel (Patrick Alonso), and told that his tour was being extended for a period of 6 months. He says he declined to agree to the tour extension, so he was CM’d and told a fine will be imposed on him. He has asked me if I will make an “End of Tour Request”, as they will only accept this from a spouse or partner, and I’m the nearest he’s got to one… Has anyone come across this name before? I’m assuming he’s not who he says he is, but would be useful to know if he’s a seasoned one or not! Thanks! Michelle.
Michelle
Ok, here’s the next installment…having agreed to, and having submitted the ‘End of Tour Request’ on his behalf, I received an email from said Colonel Patrick Alonso:
Colonel Patrick Alonso,
Base Vulcan,
United States Army,
Kabul, Afghanistan.
To: Michelle Basson
End of Tour Request Application Feedback
Your request for an End of Tour leave on behalf of the deployed military staff; Mr. Sean P. Tucker ID/02718/OD as has been faxed to the pentagon for proper documentation and all necessary signatories to review the request for possible approval.
As per your concern regarding your legal obligation on this matter, I am not supposed to disclose any piece of information to you until I receive an order from the pentagon. But, due to considerable explanations made to me by the deployed staff Mr. Sean Tucker regarding this matter, I would brief you in a summary on what your legal obligations are.
Your legal obligations consist of being able to settle any basic charges/fines levied on the deployed staff following the tour extension refusal. You must have fully agreed with the deployed staff (Mr. Sean Tucker) to embark on this process. You MUST be aware that the deployed staff would not be allowed to leave his base of tour without a sealed pass following his tour extension denial.
I shall get back to you with necessary information as soon as I get a go ahead order from the Pentagon
Sincerely,
Col. Patrick O. Alonso
For: U.S Army & The Pentagon
Observed By: Sgt. David C. Heckler
The next email I got was this:
The Colonels Office
United States Army,
10th Infantry DIV,
Kabul, Afghanistan.
To: Michelle Basson
A feedback has been faxed in from the pentagon in reference to your end of tour application request for the deployed military staff Mr. Sean Tucker ID/02718/OD and your application has been approved by necessary signatories.
I have also been given a go ahead order to handle the process and clarify all steps involved with you as due.
The pentagon and the U.S army fine & drill committee has fined the deployed military staff Mr. Sean Tucker a sum of $2,520.00USD = £1,591.00GPB referencing all protocol as due. Payment must be made in your local currency totalling the above mentioned amount in dollars.
You will be provided with a U.S army scribe payment information to have the above mentioned amount paid to as soon as you acknowledge this email.
The deployed military staff would be handed a pass to leave the base without any further delay as soon as payment has been received and confirmed.
Sincerely,
Col. Patrick O. Alonso
Observed By: Sgt. Marion F. Smith (SSGT)
Needless to say, alarm bells were ringing by this point…but I “acknowledged the email” as instructed, and about 24 hours later, I received this:
The Colonels Office
United States Army,
10th Infantry DIV,
Kabul, Afghanistan.
To: Michelle Basson
I have received the U.S army fine scribe payment information which the $2,520.00USD = £1,591.00GPB fine for tour extension refusal should be paid to. You have been asked to make payment through Money Gram Money transfer which is the most suitable for your region.
Payment Information:
Name: Tashona Hayes
City: Houston
State: Texas
Zip Code: 77036
Country: United States
Test Question: uacm
Answer: texas
You should send a scan copy of the full payment receipt to me through email so I could forward it to SSgt.Tashona Hayes who is in charge of fines and drills to confirm your payment. As soon as your payment is confirmed. The pentagon would give me a go ahead order to issue a pass to the deployed officer to leave the base immediately.
Sincerely,
Col. Patrick O. Alonso
Observed By: Sgt. Marion F. Smith (SSGT)
Although I’ve hoped that this was somehow all above board, I know in my heart of hearts that it isn’t. But oh my god, whoever is behind this is really good! And I mean really really good!!! The grammar of these communications is impeccable… My opinion is that there’s no way these have been written by anyone that isn’t English or American, they’re just too good! And why ask me to send a scanned copy of the payment receipt? Once the money got there, they don’t need anything else that it might contain, in order to collect…? I guess they’ll go to some serious lengths to make it look good!
And the other bit that’s really really worrying is that this one is asking that the money be paid to somewhere in the U.S. as opposed to good old Africa… I guess they’ve figured out we’re getting wiser on that front! Either that, or scams impersonating the U. S. Military are getting a whole lot closer to their own home soil!!
Does anyone know if there’s any way of checking if ANY of these supposed names are real? Because if there’s a real Col. Patrick O. Alonso, Sgt. David C. Heckler, Sgt. Marion F. Smith (SSGT), or indeed a real Sean P Tucker, then there are a hell of a lot of other victims in this besides me…
Ladies…I’ve only given my heart to this guy…but that’s enough to have left me feeling like a foolish child. I’m just so thankful for my cynical nature at this point! Please please please be careful, and tell anyone and everyone you know that might be on any sites where these guys are registered. I was contacted on datingdirect.com and he had actually paid for a membership on there…I guess he saw it as a good investment!
If this scenario is anything to go by, our scammer friends have certainly raised the benchmark by a considerable amount!
I just hope my mistakes might stop someone else falling for their lies…
I’ve got the pictures of the (incredibly gorgeous) “Sean P Tucker” if anyone thinks they might be relevant…
Michelle
Gordon
WARNING! NEW SCAMMERS ON FACEBOOK!
I’m an active-duty U.S. Army Soldier. Photos of me have been used by scammers since 2006 when they were downloaded from the Webshots website. I didn’t realize the pics could be accessed by anyone in the world with an internet connection. In any case, I frequently search Facebook for people using my last name. The scammers are kind of stuck with that name since it’s on the name tags of my uniforms in the pictures. Today, I found these imposters on Facebook:
HANNETT COLE
HANNETTE COLE
LUCIEN MCOYRAWLINGS HANNETT
Each of them used a photo of me as his profile photo. I reported the imposters to Facebook and sent warning e-mails to each of their friends. Fortunately, they didn’t have many. Hopefully, FB will delete their accounts soon.
Also on FB were CARL HANNETT and JAMES HANNETT. Neither of them had a profile picture, but each claimed to be in the US Army. I can tell you that neither of them is in the Army. There are VERY few Hannetts in the Army. The criminals read these posts, so I won’t say anything else about that. I wish I had time to prowl the dating websites for imposters, but I don’t. Be careful and DON’T SEND MONEY TO PEOPLE YOU DON’T KNOW!!!
Gordon
I just found another imposter on Facebook: MICHAEL HANNETTE. He’s using a picture of me as his profile picture.
Angela
I met a man named sgt david morgan, 45, on WAYN, he told me he is stationed in Afghanistan and has been there for 11 years. He also said he’s originally from California and has a 5 year old daughter; his wife died from cancer 2 years ago. After 48 hours of chatting with him, he asked me to send his commanding officer an email requesting his leave of absence so he can return to the United States to be with me and that it would cost me some money. Of course, i had no intentions of contacting anyone on his behalf or sending any money. Red flags flew then, i confronted him about his scam and about scammers posing as military men and decided never to talk to him again.
Anonn
Just to update this a little, all U.S. combat troops were removed from Iraq in December 2011. If you got some email from an “American in Iraq” then you got an email from an idiotic internet criminal who doesn’t keep up with the news.
Also, In my post above, anywhere it says Iraq you can replace it with Afghanistan. Scammers (the ones who actually read the news) know that there are still American troops in Afghanistan. Some of them are updating their scam formats.
If you get an email from “an American in Libya” it’s absolutely a scam. American military personnel are NOT in Libya.
Anna
Over the past few years on dating sites I have come a cross a few and all seemed a little suspect. I have never been asked for money though and in a short time after asking questions or not web caming till I saw them, they soon disappeared. My recent contact on Skype lead me to this site and this educational readings.
1. gwccc_1949 claiming to be George William Casey 58, widow. Received a friend request with a message that had poor English grammar. March 2012.
2. George working in Afghanistan and an Australian commando but born in US. e-mail address aus_military_comando@hotmail.com. 2010 – 2011
3. Lastly not claiming to be military but uses the same sort of sorties is David Morgan david.morgan007@yahoo.com. 2010 – 2011
Watch out for all 3 of these men.
Anonn
If You get an email like this DO NOT RESPOND NOT only is it a SCAMMER but they will know your email address is active and will sell it to other scammers and send you garbage like this day in and out…..Anonn
Hello,
Permit me with the manner with which I am seeking your assistance. I want to trust you with this classified and confidential information.
Before I continue, let me introduce myself to you, I am Capt.Nicholas Hamilton, the commander of the Special N.A.T.O coalition force with the United Nation troops in Afghanistan, on war against terrorism. I have now in my possession the sum of Fifteen million US Dollars($15million) which I recovered from one of our raids on terrorists’ camp here in Afghanistan.
This box of money have been deposited with the red cross society here in Kabul as a diplomatic luggage for safe keep and to make contacts for its proper use. As the team leader, it is under my power to approve whoever comes forth for this money.
So I need someone I can deal with on trust and that is why I contacted you. so If you accept, I will put you forward as the beneficiary/owner of the funds and then move the money to you. As a military personnel, I cannot parade such an amount or carry it to my country so I need to present someone as the beneficiary. I just need your acceptance and all is done. I have a 100% authentic means of transferring the money through a diplomatic courier service to you where arrangements will be made to proceed to your country.
Once I confirm your interest to my proposal, and your positive reply, I will proceed to register your name as the beneficiary. This money is my life and I am willing to give you 40% of the total sum when the money is delivered to you. I wait your response so we can proceed immediately. In less than 5days the money should be in your safe custody.
The only telephone access we have is radio message which is for our general use and is being monitored. Therefore all communication will be via email until we finish our assignment here and fly straight to your country to meet you. Thank God for President Barrack Obama whose keen interest is to call us back home soon.
Regards,
Capt.Nicholas Hamilton
Gene
I met this guy on My Year Book. He told me his name was James Conel. He had sent me picture of himself in uniform and out of uniform.He told me he was on a peace keeping mission in West Africa.Said he is in Nigeria. He said he is on a mission called the Boko harram for peace.At the time I wasn’t thinking and believed him. After a couple of days something didn’t seem right. I was looking at his uniform and noticed his last name is different than what he told me. I confronted him about it and he finally told me that his name is James Richard Morgan. He sent me more pictures. Once again I believed him.He said he wanted to hear my voice and it would cost $100 a minute.So he asked if I could sent him money.He told me he had to use the patrol phone.I asked him about the DSN line.He said they had it but not up and running.Once again I believed him. I sent him a total of $600 from the time we started chatting online til the time I thought enough was enough.I contacted a friend of mine that used to be in the military and she gave me all the info I asked for.The real James Morgan is a retired Army SSGT living in Texas with his wife. The person this guy is pretending to be is Shawn Morgan,who I believe is in the military and is stationed over in Afghanistan. I got a lot of info out of this identity theft person before I stopped chatting with him. I reported him to the military and to the CID/FBI.He or his friend is impersonating Brandon Shaffer to who is also in the military. A guy named David Staffers is impersonating Brandon Shaffers. I later did some more digging on this guy to find out who it was and it turned out to be a young kid at the age of 15. He is on facebook by the name of Folorunso Opeyemi Wizson. After a month and a half of talking to a guy that I fell for turned out to be a scammer. I was so mad at myself because I used to be in the military and I should have known this but didn’t pay attention to the little bells going off in my head. After I got more info that I needed I asked him a few questions. He failed all of them.That’s when I told him not to bother me anymore. I also made a mistake of giving him my e-mail address to.I’m going to have to make a new one now.
All I can say is this,if you really want to write or send packages to a soldier to help them get thru there deployment over seas contact the Adopt A US Soldier. That is a legit site. I am on there and there you will have to sign up in order to receive a soldier.When you sign up the people that are in charge of this website will look your info over to make sure everything is legit.It is ran by volunteers,and some of them have been in the military. If your approved to be on the site you will wait 2-5 days to be assigned a soldier.It only took me 2 days and I got mine.As I said it is a legit site and these soldiers are real they are not fake.They will give you a legit mailing address and e-mail address if they have access to the internet.They explain everything to you if you get approved. THEY DO NOT ASK FOR MONEY EITHER.
Anonn
@ Gene I am so sorry you lost money but this ……….He said he is on a mission called the Boko harram for peace….IS A LIE People PAY ATTENTION this lying scammer has this is NOT supposed to happen until JUNE and only SPECIAL OPS PLEASE remember A Special OPS Military Member will NEVER tell you he or she is SPECIAL OPS ONLY Scammers will tell that LIE PAY ATTENTION and that way you will stay on top of these lying beggars some read on the internet the ones that can read so you need to do the same
There is NO Military base in NIGERIA but special ops ONLY is supposed to be there in JUNE 2012 so you really need to be on guard because the beggars in Nigeria will be Anonn
Anonn
Also remember if a Military Member is Special Ops he/she will NEVER tell ANYONE Especially NOT some Stranger they met online BUT A SCAMMER you know an UGLY begging Scammer mostly Nigerians or West Africans will claim to be God for the promise of money Anonn
louise sharrock
i have been talking to a u.s soldier for a while now, first he wanted me to send £100 for a phone and then when that didn’t go through he’s now asked me to apply for him vocational leave so he doesn’t have to go to iran next month. The u.s army are askin me to pay £500 to proccess his leave and will get a full refund once he is with me in britan. i have told him i cann’t afford to pay it and now he’s telling me that when he gets to iran there will be no contact either by email or letters as he is on a specail mission, now i’m begining to wounder if this is a scam. he’s sent me photo’s and loads of lovely poems. his name is Lieutenant Mark Guevara.
Ant
Trust me Louise this is a scam, I’ve recently met a US soldier on a eHarmony – Australia. He tried to scam me as well, I was asked for 650USD for a satellite phone, to which I realised it was all rubbish and told him to take a flying leap, I even have a photo of the soldier with his name on their, it just breaks my heart that they have stolen the identity of this poor soldier.
I bet if you have a read of all the comments above you will see that the story you’ve been given by this so-called Soldier is probably the same story you’ve been given by this fake soldier. Don’t send any money, the US Army looks after their soldiers, they are allowed to phone their loved ones and they are allowed to receive letters and parcels.
This vocational leave is excuse the language bulls**t. DON’T DO IT DON’T SEND ANY MONEY!!
Cheers Ant from Australia
Anonn
@ Ant I Love it Great job Lady you are starting to spread the word and thats great keep up the great work Anonn
Ant
@ Anonn as we say here in Australia “No Worries”! It my pleasure to help out wherever I can, I will be visiting here often and helping out.
I have even now joined the “Soldiers Angel” and will be corresponding with a soldier deployed and will send a parcel when I can. I suppose something good has come out of all of this! I still wish I could contact the real soldier and let him know.
Take care
Ant.
Ant
@ Anonn
You’ll never guess what!
I did a bit of detective work and I found the real SFC Mark Adams!!!!! He is actually known as SFC John Adams. All the photos of him have been stolen from this website. Its a website for Army heroes this is where they are stealing info and photos of various soldiers.
http://www.americasarmy.com/realheroes/index.php?id=7&view=blogs
These bast***ds are using this website to steal photos and pose as these poor soldiers! SHAME ON THEM!!!
I’m made as hell at these vile people! Nothing worse than the scorn of a woman!! LOL
Take care
Ant from Sydney!
Ant
This website has saved me a lot of grief and my bank account!
Police
NOTE from CJ: All, these comments by “Police” are a scam. I’m going to approve them so they can be searched as a scam, but do NOT contact them.
Hello.. my name is Mr Wilson i am a police officer who help others to get they money back if they have been a scam victims you should not worry i will get all your money back for you as soon you want your money back this is my mail address wilson010kiss@hotmail.co.uk i will kindly replay your fast hope to hear from you soon
Ant
Thanks CJ,
I still doesn’t cease to amaze how this morons/muppets, think how dumb westerners are! I just wish I could inflict the same pain that they have inflicted to many woman, not to mention how they much anguish and pain they have inflicted to these poor soldiers’ identities but also to their families.
What disgusting pieces of human beings these people are! I’m so mad at these vile animals I just want to beat the crap out of them!!!!
Anonn
Great job CJ yet another damn low life African troll on this site in a perfect world internet access would be cut off or when these lying beggars scam the penalty would be they lose two fingers then the lying begging bastards cant use the computer anyways unless they use they mouth or internet access should be so expensive that these lying beggars could not afford it either way is good for me and it wouldnt be soon enough these assholes need to be taught a real lesson LAZY asses.Anonn
Ant
Hi guys
Beware of a guy claiming to be 1st Class Sargent Mark Adams stationed in Afganistan age around 47-49. His email address is markadams36@y7mail.com. He states he is from Colorado/Texas, gives the usual sob story of his wife and child being killed in a car crash and only has one son. The photo of I have is of a 1st Class Sargent Adams, he is bald with a cute smile.
Be aware of this fake, I came across him on eHarmony in Australia, he stated his Country was Sydney, Australia. I have notified the US Embassy here in Australia and I have contacted eHarmony.
These people are absolute animals taking the identities of these poor unsuspecting soldiers!
If you need any further information or a photo just let me know. I will be checking up regularly
Ant in Australia
andrea
The following name is another scam. Sgt Christopher Ogle. Fortunately as soon as he said he could NOT receive snail mail I became suspicious. My exhusband is a marine and I know better. So I decided to go along till the money request, in hopes of turning all the information over to the proper authorities and getting the scumbag caught. Other red flags, undying love and a marriage proposal with in 2 days, grammar and spelling errors. I threw some military terms out and he questioned what I was talking about. The best was an email with a marriage vow but he must have forgot to change the name so it was a CWO Jonathan Shaul pledging his unwaivering love for me. When I questioned it, I was told he asked his bunkmate, who was a good christian, to send me a love vow and he forgot to change his name. I have pictures he sent too but they dont match pictures I googled for the actual people.
these people are disgusting, tarnishing the names of our Soldiers while they are putting their lives on the line.
Barbara
Hi ladies and fellow scam fighters I posted on here awhile ago about one that calls himself Derrick Wilson well he has changed his name like you change your underware and yes still up to his tricks I found him on Facbook under Paul Rapp I have repoerted him now he is going under Joey Edward and stll spewing the crap he is on numerous dating sites all the photos he uses are stolen I am enclosing some email addresses that he uses .
jackrapp52@yahoo.com …… emory.adam@yahoo.com …. David Rapp groundp2563@yahoo.com ……
Joey Edward .. sergeantjoey@yahoo.com derrick_w2012@yahoo.com also uses the name williamsondan75 also Sgt James Clayton together we stand and United we can bring them down.He is posted on scamwarners so hope this helps cheers
Vennisa
Oh my Dr Lametu, I GOT ERIC BACK. I am so excited, It only took a 4 days for him to come home. bless you and bless god. i must be dreaming as i never thoughts he would be back to me after all this time. I am so much shock and just cant believe my eyes. thank you thank you thank you from the bottom of my heart. Whosoever that which to be happy just like me should meet this kind man on Ancientspiritualtemple@gmail.com
Anonn
@ Vennisa/Dude/Troll ok good for you now could you go Thank God somewhere else instead of trying to catsh a fish here MUGU no one wants to hear this bullshit here ok so find another site to troll and try to scam on and we are so happy for you that you have got back the Man of your scamming little dreams ok Mister or your Female Name which is Venissa so in other words STAY da fuck off of this blog with your bullshit NO One here is buying it ok so fuck off!
Anonn
All the above is a SCAMMER if you do not know pay close attention to the way this moron types.IGNORE it Anonn
Ant
@ Vennisa! I am in total agreeance with Anonn!
GET OFF THIS SITE – YOU PATHETIC LOW LIFE SCAMMER!!!
It’s so obvious you clearly cannot speak the English language, STOP destroying our beautiful English language with your half-arsed attempts to speak it!
You should all be ashamed of yourselves posing as a US soldiers who are putting their lives on the line for not only the USA but also the rest of the world!
You’re all a bunch of inbreds – SHAME ON YOU for trying to deceive innocent people!
Ant.
amber
ive read all these comments and i too want to make sure im not being scammed, never been asked for money, or to take over accounts or anything like that, i dont know how you guys find out if people are scammers or not but the guy im talking to name is SGT Harry Glass Jeff, in the us army and is currently located kabul afghanistan his email is sgtharryjeff@yahoo.com, i meet him on connectingsingles website, hes probably gonna get to some home soon and he wants to meet me, i just need to know before hand before i agree to meet with him. if you could help me out that would be great. my email address is ambermprice2@yahoo.com
Anonn
@ Amber have you googled that Name Harry Glass Jeff that is nothing but a silly Name that some scammer would make up DEMAND he get on webcam and shows you who he is for 2 hours or more any excuses as to why he cant get on cam it is a scammer also remember the US Military takes care of its own so do not send ANYTHING especially if it has to do with a diplomat or any other representative they can receive mail and they can get on cam and they can call home for free so they will NOT need any of your money nor your help for ANY reason ONLY a scammer will find you on some social dating site claim to be military beg you for money or your help Also US Military have NO time to sit and search social sites and chat with you for hours at a time if they do not know you but SCAMMERS have nothing but time on their hands.Anonn
amber
yes i did all the research and found it it was a scam, cause all his military info he gave me, his UIC his unit, everything didnt match up, because i contacted the national guard and the unit he was supposed to be in and nothing matched at all, i did think its odd when he said he didnt have a webcam because they have the “older” computers, and then when he wanted me to fill out forms for his leave and i had to pay, i said i dont think so that put up a red flag right there and thats how it all got started. he says his real name is hayden glass but nothing under that either, my cousin has a buddy in the military and hes gonna do some more looking, he keeps telling me he’s real but i dont believe it
Anonn
@ Amber this line right here proves he is absolutely a SCAMMER…….he wanted me to fill out forms for his leave and i had to pay,……No ONE can apply for leave except the service member and it DOES NOT have to be paid for it is like earned vacation time also ALL REAL US Military Members will NOT need your help nor money for any reason the US Military takes care of ALL of their needs only scammers will find you on any social site such as dating sites claim to be US Military and then invent lies to steal your money they make up stories about the US Military because they are completely clueless about the Military Us Military has no time for this crap but African Scammers do they have all day and night to sit and pretend to be someone they are not and beg and steal money Also NEVER talk to anyone you do NOT know nor send money nor give ANY information to anyone you do NOT know a scammers worse enemy is silence Anonn
mary beth
My message is gone!
My spammer ‘s pic is on here, going by another name and rank, and story To me he was Roberto Ramaris or Ramos Ramiris, from Wisconsin, had 16 years in and wanted out, soon. On here he is Colonel(sp) ______Burke_______. I cant find his pic now. His general ..General John Allen is a real serviceman somewhere.
I didnt think Id fall for a scam..he approached me on a dating site, for Big and Beautiful people, and name was SRG Roberto Ramaris. Good luck everyone., MB
mary beth
My message is gone!
My spammer ‘s pic is on here, going by another name and rank, and story To me he was Roberto Ramaris or Ramos Ramiris, from Wisconsin, had 16 years in and wanted out, soon. On here he is Colonel(sp) ______Burke_______. I cant find his pic now. His general ..General John Allen is a real serviceman somewhere.
I didnt think Id fall for a scam..he approached me on a dating site, for Big and Beautiful people, and name was SRG Roberto Ramaris. Good luck everyone., MB
Ant
Has anyone heard of a “Bill Ramos” supposedly a US Soldier??, he’s contacted me on Facebook wanted to be my friend – I smell a scam. If anyone has had a scam from this name could you let me know?
Cheers Ant.
Anonn
Ant walk away Ramos is a famous Name scammers have been using demend this scammer gets online and proves who he is for a chat 3 hours or more DO NOT add people you do not know on facebook and also keep your pics and profile hidden at all times on Facebook it is full of scammers and fb does NOTHING about it Anonn for more info you can email me if u like Ant igotmyown00@gmail.com no worries I know scammers troll this site and I know they will send me a ton of spam/scam messages but Im used to it I just delete the crap.Anonn
Ant
@Anonn, thanks mate, yeah I did some research and found the real Ramos, I’ve told FB about let’s see what they do, I never add people I don’t know. I’ve got your email address now and will email you soon with mine if you want to delete your message above. Would you believe I even found a photo of all these scammers sitting in a room all on PC’s typing – they were all young guys and there was about 20 of them probably scamming women around the world – FILTHY PIGS!!!
Anonn
@ Ant AGREE they are lying filthy PIGS and they are always trolling this site when I posted the above just that quickly they sent me over 200 spam/scam emails but Im no amateur so no need to erase.Thanks Anonn
Karen
Has anyone heard of a Major John Jones Murphy? He has been messaging me for almost a month now and i suspect he is not who he says he is
Thanks
Kaz
Gordon
Hello Karen,
I’m an active-duty Army officer. I checked AKO (Army Knowledge Online) for you this morning. There is no JOHN JONES MURPHY is the U.S. military. My search covered all services and all employment varieties (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard – military member, contractor, civil service, active duty, Reserves, and National Gurard). There is a MAJ John Murphy in the Army, but his middle name is not Jones. Since some of the scammers read these blog pages, I won’t say any thing else about the real MAJ Murphy.
If you read through some of these blog posts, you’ll see the warning signs that help to identify scammers. If your “soldier” is behaving like a scammer, he almost surely is a scammer. An Army major earns a good salary from the US government. He has no need whatsoever to ask you for money. If he’s professing his love for you after a few typed conversations, he’s a scammer. If he’s serving in Afghanistan, he has no time for long e-mail or Skype conversations. It’s low-life scammers sitting in internet cafes in Ghana who have plenty of time to chat.
Karen
Thank you for checking this out for me, I suspected he was not who he said he was from quite early on. I have now deleted him from all my contacts
Kaz
Pamela
Hello Gordon,
Could you check a Sgt. David lucas for me ? he is in Tripoli Libya.
I would greatly appreciate it if you could send me a reply in my email ..
Thanks Again
Anonn
@ Pamela he is a SCAMMER from what I understand there are no US Military troops in Libya tell this poser to get on webcam demand it ASAP he wont trust me tell this poser to send you an email from his Military email account it should end in .mil anything beyond .Mil is a scam and a scammer.Anonn
jayne
hi will you please add a major benjamin burgess says hes in iraq
antoaneta georgieva
Hello,my name is Antoaneta,i am bulgarian,i live in Spain.I first want to apologize for bad english,i use a translator.Year ago i met with Colonel William Turner,Kabul Afghanistan.My contact with him last seven months.Very thoughtful,inteligent,kind,a man for a woman can only dream.Divorced with two children who live with his sister while he was absent.In Tampa,Florida.I naturally believed him and i see most women.I sent him a package in Accra,Ghana.Wanted to send him 350euros,but i did not do it.He deleted all the profiles,just buried deep into the earth.I looked through it all possible.I have pictures in love with this man.What i read here…..God,i’m amazed right.However in this whole story has many questions and smail details that trouble me.I want to see the true man of the pictures to assure full.Please if there is any site which publishes photos of these scammers,let me know.I am currently in contact with officer Johnson Smith from California.I saw the same in Facebook,but did not dare to go into his profile.Interesting about this is that it reminds me of the other,speaks to me in the same way,just feel it.The other thing that he claimed to be in Afghanistan,But watch it reflects the place where it is currently.Just California time.Which means that it is in California.But i was silent for a moment.Very gentlie and love asked him if he needs something,how can i help him,If he wants to send him something,but he is adamant wants nothing.Only asking me to write every day,he sent me a love letter and i answer.Nothing so far.Please if anyone can help me to master many these two,because i do not speak english and it is difficult,many will be thankful.Who can help me let me write the email address i will send photos of their recognition.
This is my email-KREMENABG@HOTMAIL.COM
Girls,i look forward to your answer.Thanks.Antoaneta
Anonn
@ Antoaneta I have heard this Name before and it was a scammer….. Johnson Smith… go to romancescam.com for support and also scamwarners.com there you can post the pics this scammer is using demand he gets on cam and proves to you who he is for an interactive chat for an hour or more any excuses at all and you know hes a scammer but you and I know he isnt real or you would not be here Johnson Smith from california yes I have heard that Name both on this site and others have you tried to google the Name and check his Ip Address with the headers from his email.speaking of email tell him to email you from his military email address it should end in .Mil only anything beyond .Mil is a fraud and a scammer be prepared because he will swear it is him and his pics have been stolen and then he will play the omg im so hurt you dont trust me or you call me a scammer he will then bring up God and how he cant scam anyone and when the gig is up meaning no money or whatever else he begs you for he will get Nasty just block and delete him he has NO POWER Anonn
katie
Hi-Have any one met this soldier before
sgt.jonathanbrown@ymail.com
I put his name into google and comes up with place,but can;t find him on here.
Done any one know he is a real soldier or fake.?
Like to know.
katie
Anonn
Katie if he found you on any social site and claims to be Military and you have never seen his face for an internet chat for at least 2 hours YES HE is A SCAMMER REAL Military members have no time to sit on the computer and search for dates and chat for hours at a time but African Scammers do.Anonn
If he insists hes real tell him to prove it show himself and email you from his military email it should end in .mil only ANYTHING beyond ,Mil is a FRAUD if he asks for any type of assistance he is a scammer if hes sent you pics in uniform go to scamwarners.com and romancescam.com they will help you from there in the mean time cut him off and check your computers security settings
Anonn
Forgot ask him for his APO address and then google it if he says he cannot tell you due to safety reasons guarantee he is a scammer which I know he is anyways because he had enough time to search for you on a dating site and then told you he was in the military.Anonn
Jean Ann
Hi Everyone,
I have been being courted by a scamer for almost a month. I have suspected it was a scam for about 3 weeks. It has been entertaining at best. Actually my scamer is quite charming LOL….I do know what he is up to. I just read some to the posts here. And its funny, I got an email from the phone company, I might add with mispelled words. I have asked the phone company for a phone number to call customer support. I suspect my scamer will try another scam as this one has not worked. I feel sad that this people have the nerve to say they are an American service member. I have tried to report this, i can find no where to report it to. I have talked to the local VA and the police. There is no way to report them. I feel sorry for folks who fall for this garbage. The person says there name is Fred Milton, he goes by fredgreen221 on yahoo. I met him on the Zoosk dating site. I am grateful that I have not fallen for this. All i want is to know where to report it to.
any one know?
Gordon
Hello Jean Ann –
My photos have been used by scammers since 2005 or 2006 (when I was in Iraq with the Army). I reported it to the FBI when I found out about it in 2009. They told me they couldn’t do much since the criminals are most likely in Africa. They have no jurisdiction over Ghanaian or Nigerian citizens unless they come to the U.S. Of course, there are lots of bad guys in Pakistan, Yemen, and other countries over whom we have no legal jurisdiction. Hellfire missiles fired from drones have ended the careers of many of those foreign criminals. I’m lobbying hard for the CIA to take out a few internet cafes in Ghana. That might get the attention of these scamming scum bags.
Long story short, the most affirmative step we can take with regard to these scams is to report them on websites devoted to the issue. CJ and his blog have no doubt saved countless women from around the world from becoming victims of these smooth talking jerks.
On a related note, look for an upcoming article on the topic in Glamour Magazine. I’m not sure which edition it’ll be in – probably in the next couple of months though.
denise
I am currently involved with a CAPTAIN STEVEN CHRISTOPHER BARRERA, and he wants $2,500 for me “pay for his leave,” and I haven’t done it. He’s professing to be a “millionaire” because he claims he has $850,000 in his account, since he’s been in the Army for over 20+ years; he’s 52 and supposedly an American who was born and raised in Arizona, but, he DOESN’T KNOW WHO SANTA CLAUS IS ????? Recently, he closed his account, and he won’t talk to me. Could it be cause he’s wanted this money and I haven’t given it to him? I met him on this “Sugar Daddy” website, where I was looking for someone who WAS a Millionaire, and it has been an emotional roller coaster ride. He told me he wanted to marry me and have kids, but, ALL of our conversations has to do with whether or not I’ve come up with the money to pay for HIM to be with me. I’m sorry, I had fallen for him, but, I was raised that if a man wants to be with you, HE pays for whatever! I’m NOT saying that I am against showing a man a good time, but, he’s started out demanding money and things–like cell phones; for me to get a car for his “friend” at a Michigan auction, etc.. He is supposed to be stationed in Afghanistan, and a Captain in a “peace keeping” mission, but he goes to Nigeria all the time? I admit I was involved in an internet scam where I had $85 taken from me, but, this kind of scam is far worse. Everyone tries to tell me that I’m stupid for falling for any kind of internet scam, but, I say in response: BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU SAY. Pride cometh before the fall. There was a recent rash of scams that happened NOT on the Internet, but with my mom’s Credit Union. An employee took money from a few members and went to Arizona or Mexico! I guess SOME people have nothing better to do? We all wanna trust someone, and some scams snag some people, and some don’t. The Internet makes it easy for some ruthless, lazy fuck to steal from someone rather than GET A JOB. I’d like for anyone who has been a vitim like me, to email me. Maybe we can warn each other, and keep each other informed! Thanks, Denise (full_moonwitch1460@yahoo.com)
Anonn
@Denise good job figuring out bullshit when you saw it thats all these damn scammers do is lie and BEG ……..He’s professing to be a “millionaire” because he claims he has $850,000 in his account…….had I been you I would have turned da tables on him and told him you say you have so much money dumb ass what do you think the site is for Im looking for a Sugardaddy not some broke begging LOSER like you give me money or stop talking to me.
antoaneta georgieva
WARNING! NEW SCAMMERS ON FACEBOOK!
THE SCAMMERS WILLIAM TURNER,TAMPA,FLORIDA AND JOHNSON SMITH FROM CALIFORNIA
THEY HAVE A FACEBOOK ACCOUNT.
JOHNSON SMITH IS VERY ACTIVE IN SKYPE.
GIRLS BEWARE
falisha militoni
Hi there, I met a James Willingham Wiseman on zorpia.com…..He claims he is a sargeant in the USArmy currently deployed in Afghanistan with the Alabama National Guards 278 battalion in Kabul He said he is the commanding officer for this surveillance unit…..I have searched online for this person and could not find any information about him, personal or military…..I am still in communication with him but he is now asking me to send him a care package to enclose some very expensive items…..This is a red flag and it doesn’t sound right. He gave me an address to send the care package to: Mary Howard 1603 Milam La Mamarque, Texas.
There are a few James Wiseman online but the pictures are different, its not him….His email address is wisemanjames521559515@yahoo.com…….Does anyone know of this person??? Thanks…..Falisha
Anonn
@ Falisha you are 100% correct he is a FRAUD because REAL Military members will not find a total stranger and then beg them for anything and care packages for REAL military members will not consist of the latest CellPhone or the newest Ipad or ANY Electronics this is a scammer all day block and delete him NOW Anonn
Angie
I have been contacted by a Cpt David Lingo, who claims to be on a peacekeeping mission in Malaysia, and I am suspicious too. He sent me pictures as well. His “english” is terrible and he can’t spell. He asked me if I want to invest when he retires! Has anyone heard from him? His email is David.Lingo70@yahoo.com
Gordon
I’ve been reading through the posts here and see many people suggesting that if you’re suspicious of someone claiming to be a U.S. service member, you should ask for a photocopy or scan of his ID CARD.
Believe it or not, it would be a crime for him to do so. Even though it’s a common practice for landlords and businesses located near military posts to ask for a copy of a soldier’s ID CARD, this is still prohibited by law under TITLE 18 U.S.C. § 701: U.S. Code – Section 701: Official badges, identification cards, other insignia.
“Whoever manufactures, sells or possesses any badge, identification card or other insignia of the design prescribed by the head of any department or agency of the United States for use by any officer or employee thereof, or any colorable imitation thereof, or photographs, prints, or in any other manner makes or executes any engraving, photograph, print, or impression in the likeness of any such badge, identification card, or other insignia, or any colorable imitation thereof, except as authorized under regulations made pursuant to law, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than six months, or both.”
This law is part of the U.S. Code and reflects the bill passed by Congress in January 2008. The Web site for this can be found at http://uscode.house.gov/download/pls/18C33.txt
Of course, most of these African scammers will be happy to send you a copy of a forged ID CARD.
Anonn
@ Gordon Thanks for the heads up My Husbands out to sea right now Ive actually advised women to do just that never knew that so you taught me something new Husband and I never talked bout that again Thanks so we now know that when scammers send these poor replicas of a US Military Id it does prove that they are just that SCAMMERS because REAL Military members would know that just what you said is true only one problem now these lying assholes troll this site and will try to use this info to their lazy lying advantage.Anonn
norma
why was my reply erased ???
janet
THE PERSON WHO SCAM IS BEN MORISSON WHO CLAINMS TO BE DEPLOY IN NIGERIA FROM WEST VIRIGIA HAS A DAUGHTER NANCY AND THAT HE IS COMING BACK TO STATE TO MARRIED ME WE DATED UP TO THE PRESENT DATE OF YESTERDAY BUT I JUST FOUND OUT THAT HE IS FAKEBCOZ HE TOLD ME HE IS ON HIS WAY BACK BUT THEY HAD A STOP OVER IN LIBYA AND THEY HAVE TO RETURN BACK TO NIGERA .HE USE THIS ADDRESS.30 BARRACKS RD ONDO STATE OR 30 MOBAYODE STREET YABA ONDO STATE 23434 PLEASE HELP ME BCOZ IM IN DEATH HERE BCOZ OF HIM.THANKS HIS PHONE IS 7034200584 OR 8031119905
Anonn
@ Janet Im not sure what you need but this is a SCAMMER once again there is NO US Military Base in Nigeria he is a Nigerian sorry if you sent this liar money but he is a FRAUD Anonn
Alyson
I have been talking to this guy named Jason Wallace and i want to know if anyone has talked to him!! i want to believe he is a real guy but i just dont know!! he said he is from south carolina but lives in new york. he is in kabul afghanistan on a peacekeeping mission. i dont really ask much about what he does but he says he is a staff sergent and has been in the army for 12 years. please someone help me! i just want to know the truth. and hes grammer and spelling are really good soo i just dont know.
CJ
Alyson, NO ONE is in Kabul, Afghanistan on a “peacekeeping mission.”
Alyson
thank you!!
PAT
this seems to have no solution! THE BEST PART OF this is that WE have to pay for a dating website… TO BE… SCAM…. RIGHT?
my question is, “HOW THIS PEOPLE FROM GHANA GOES INTO ALL these web site …AGAIN . and again .. FOR YEARS.???? WHO PAYS THOSE MEMBERSHIPS …. ….. AND THOSE DATING WEBSITE DONT HAVE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS ??
joanna
prosze o pomoc czy ktos zna cpt.Jacka Chandler podejrzewam ze to nastepny oszust chcialabym dotrzec do prawdziwego Jacka Chandlera bo mysle ze ktos posluguje sie jego zdjeciami bardzo prosze o pomoc ciociajoasia66@gmail.com
Merci
Hello, I need information on two staff sgts the US army stationed in Kabul Afghanistan. One is requesting money for leave out of a war zone and the other is requesting care packages, cell phones, I pad 3, laptops. Ones name is mark carpenter and he changes from ssgt to sgt at times. He has two emails mark.carpenter27@yahoo.com and m.carpenter58@yahoo.com. He claims to need the money for leave in a war zone. I chatted with his supposedly CO General Philip Harrison his email is philipharrison49@ yahoo. co. uk. The second army sgt and ssgt whichever title comes up name is Kennedy James. But in signing his emails he sometimes signs them as James. He has only one email that I know of and it is k.james009@yahoo.com. I have done an email search for both these men and it comes up with nothing. I have an email tracker and Marks emails come from Virginia USA, and Kennedy’s email sometimes come from Accra Ghana. If you have any information pls email me at merci419@yahoo.com
Patricia
Hi Elzabeth,
me again, sorry to bother you again, I just want to ask you to give my email to Steve Lopez to bringing all the information I have.so that he really knows what they are doing with his photos and his name again!!!!!
now if HE is not interested or you have not recieved my email with this request please just let me know and so I dont waste my time trying to help, after all that I dont get anything with this.
I appreciate your time,Than you
Pat
SorryI forgot to put my Email patitatron@gmail.com
Mary Green
I am needing to know if a Man that goes by Scott Jackson is fake, because he and I have been talking for months now, and I have sent him lots of money. He goes by the email as scooottttt@yahoo.com and I am scared he is fake.
Anonn
@ Mary you already know this is a scammer have you ever seen him on cam whay are you sending him your money when if he were a REAL Military Member he would have no need for your money nor your help sorry you have been scammed but you fell in love with the picture only dont believe me DEMAND this begging clown gets on cam trust me you will see a much uglier Man DELETE and block him and move on with your life need support go to romancescam.com and scamwarners.com they will tell you that this scammer is an UGLY begging African do NOT send this Liar anymore moneyfor any reason tell him to get a job and educate yourself and learn the signs so this will not happen again in the future beware of any man that finds you on any social site and claims to be military and then beg you for money.Anonn
Mary Green
Please check this email to see if this man is a fake scooottttt@yahoo.com
Anonn
@ Mary please google this email address you will see how many more times this clown has been listed on this site and how many other names hes used and how many other Names hes tried to use to scam Women so YES HE IS A SCAMMER.
Ant
Mary!!! You need to listen to Anonn, everything you are being told by Anonn is true!!! this “Scott” person is as fake as Pamela Anderson’s breast are!!! I’m sorry but you have been scammed, stop sending anymore money to this lowlife!!!
Laura
I busted a scammer last night. Supposedly 45yr old Army Sgt in Kabul who’s mother and daughter live in Nigeria and wanted me to open a chase account so he could wire me money to send to his mom. The whole wife died of lung cancer, dad was a marine and died….etc, is exactly what he was telling me. Within 2 minutes of me calling him out he deleted his FB account. He went by Andrew Phil Shiels (Shields). I figured it was a scam from the start.
Penny
Has anyone heard from a lewis.christian46@yahoo.com I have been talking to him and he even had his “15″ yr old son talking to me. Wants to me to fill out a transit for him to come meet me. And now I got an email from a bank that he is “part” of saying I have to pay $460 for a tax before I can recieve the money he is sending me. The email says that the transfer is coming from Baghdad, Iraq. I emailed the bank and now just waiting to hear back from them. I have never heard of having to pay for a transfer but I have never done international.
Gordon
Penny -
You are being SCAMMED. If you read some of the previous posts on this blog, you’ll see that the TRANSIT LEAVE scam is one of the oldest being used by these African criminals. REAL SOLDIERS request their own leave – no need for another person to do it for them. And there’s NEVER A FEE to request leave.
The BANK TRANSFER scam is another old one. Does it make any sense that he would send money to someone he’s never met in person? Also, there is NEVER a tax on bank transfers. He’s trying to STEAL YOUR MONEY. Finally, there are no U.S. SOLDIERS left in Iraq. They all departed last year. Your LEWIS CHRISTIAN needs to read a newspaper, stop begging for money, and GET A JOB.
Rhonda
Has anyone had any dealings with Gary Bank? He uses a yahoo account. Chatted once or twice and now he is sending messages about failling in love with me. It is stupid. How could he be? He has not asked for any money. I replied today telling him that i wanted an email using his military email address and a recent picture holding up something with my name on it or never contact me again.
margie
i was talking to captain max moose at moose.advisor@hotmail.com – he’s retiring in a couple of months – max never paid his adopted son’s school bill in Ghana – he asked for $1000, when i refused to send it he became very vulgar and verbally abusive – that relationship ended
then staff sergeant george moose at gmoose007@live.com sought me out from the same dating site
finally george sent me pictures and the man in the picture is the same max moose – he’s retiring in a couple of months too – his teen daughter is in Ghana with a hole in her heart – we’ve only been online for maybe two weeks but he loves me dearly – george hasn’t asked me for money yet but when he retires in a couple of months, he wants to come to my hometown – this guy has no creativity to at least adjust his story line
Anonn
@ Margie great job this is so typical of these scammers they reinvent themselves in their scamming little minds they assume you will not know this one in this case is a MORON he had the nerve to try it again using same last name what an idiot great job being able to smell bullshit when you see it.The Real Anonn