How do I report a military romance scammer?
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How do I report a military romance scammer?
Military Romance Scams: How to Get Help You can report the theft to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) (FBI-NW3C Partnership) on its website. You can also report identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission. Your report helps law enforcement officials across the United States in their investigations.
How do I report a soldier scammer?
Report a scam or rip-off at FTC.gov/complaint.
How do you report someone in the Army?
Complaints of fraud, waste and abuse in the Department of Defense or any military service can be reported separately through a hotline that has been set up. Complaints can be called in Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm EST, at 1-800-424-9098. You can also email your complaint.
Can a civilian report someone in the military?
If you have a concern and are unsure if you should file a complaint, contact your local IG office for guidance. Any Air Force military or civilian member may file an IG complaint.
Are Soldiers allowed to take pictures?
It is illegal to take pictures of a military base, even if it’s from off that base (Unless there is a special event going on, like an air show). But if the area isn’t a secure facility, you should be fine.
Can you trust someone in the military you meet online?
Though you would want to think that you can trust a member of the Armed Forces that you meet online, the fact is that there is no way to verify who you’re talking to unless you meet face to face. In fact, as you’ll learn later on, meeting face to face is one of the best ways to catch a scammer. Could you be a victim of a Military romance scam?
Is it safe to date someone who serves in the military?
U.S. military officials have warned those involved in online dating to proceed with caution when corresponding with someone claiming to be a U.S. military member serving in Syria, Afghanistan or elsewhere.
How do you know if someone is scamming you?
Go slowly and ask lots of questions. Beware if the individual seems too perfect or quickly asks you to leave a dating service or social media site to communicate directly. Beware if the individual attempts to isolate you from friends and family or requests inappropriate photos or financial information that could later be used to extort you.
Most of the scammers are based in Nigeria or elsewhere in Africa. They take pictures of active service men and use them to create fake profiles. Once the profile is complete, they find women on social media who are either military widows or single women looking for romantic connections.