Military ? Possible Scam ? UPDATE !!
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A very dear lady friend of mine (65) has been getting request and correspondence online. He claims to be working overseas for a semi secret ( can't talk about it) member of SecretAngels ? Or something similar. Not sure if its for military personnel or done by Military personnel. I'm Googled out and cant find anything that fits. Money request have been asked and it seems they are getting lil more pushy to her. I'm not from military and wonder is there such organizations ? Not sure if money is for donations or other things.
Obviously I've told her no financials' , but would asked to see if its legit. if its legit id like to be able to help her if she wishes?
Can anyone confirm or otherwise for me ?
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It was reveled to me that she continues to support this man. I have contacted her only son on this matter and the evidence I have. The scammers last insistence on money is for $3500. And she is doing without to try to achieve this. She told me he needed it to fly over and visit her. Hopefully her son can get control of her finances and get her the help she needs. It was all I could think of to really help her. I will meet him tomorrow privately. So sad how vulnerable a elderly person can become. Keep her in your prayers . She doesn't deserve this.
Last edited by Dillrod; 11/09/22 01:19 PM. Reason: grammar
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Re: Military ? Possible Scam ?
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Not sure exactly what you're referring to, but on social media like Facebook, hackers always send requests posing as military men to women. It's the equivalent of a scantily clad supermodels sending friend requests to dirty ol trappers, lol.
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Re: Military ? Possible Scam ?
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OK thx guys She is a wonderful lady who suffers short term memory loss among other things. We are very close and have been for years.
I'm dedicated to helping her all i can.
Thx again
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Re: Military ? Possible Scam ?
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99.99% a scam
and that other .01% is probably a scam also
X2. In fact, I would up it to 99.9999% a scam 100%, lol
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Re: Military ? Possible Scam ?
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I should add I'm not sure its Us Military or a Foreign outfit. Seen a photo with a ship in the background. Could possibly get a copy if it matters
So once again Not sure its military from US
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Re: Military ? Possible Scam ?
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I should add I'm not sure its Us Military or a Foreign outfit. Seen a photo with a ship in the background. Could possibly get a copy if it matters
So once again Not sure its military from US It doesn't matter. it's a scam any way you slice it.
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Re: Military ? Possible Scam ?
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Ok thx again I'll share this post with her.
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Re: Military ? Possible Scam ?
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I didn't know if something like Wounded Warrior has a military involvement. Like I said not sure if the request is donations or a personal request. Doesn't military provide All necessary needs. I know about the PX (?) A on base store for civilian items.
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Wounded Warriors, Kaufman Fund, Red Cross, Salvation Army are all good well proven supporters of our troops, yours sounds lke it's being run by an Ethiopan Prince!
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Document and refer further interactions to your state's attorney general for investigation.
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Get her to buy some cans of coffee and take them to a local VA hospital and donate them. The Wounded Warrior program sounds great but I bet Mark Walberg and Trace Atkins make money off the commercials.
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99.99% a scam
and that other .01% is probably a scam also
110% scam. Totally ignore any further correspondence. For some reason it is extremely hard for some people to click the delete option.
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Tell her Disabled American Veterans Transportation system is for real. Upon request, a driver with a van will pick up the veteran at his front door, take them to their appointment and return them home at no charge or request for any donations. While I am not a driver, I know several who have in excess of 50,000 miles driven as volunteers helping to provide the service. Roy
Vietnam 1970 & 1971, Delta 3/506 101st ABN 11B, Light Weapons Infantry
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