Military romance scams are a type of imposter scam where fraudsters pose as service members and emotionally manipulate victims into sending them money, gift cards, or sensitive information. What Are Military Romance Scams? How Do They Work? Take a step back and look for these red flags of a military romance scam. If something seems off about the military member you’ve been speaking with, stop what you’re doing.
The FTC confirmed in February 2023 that nearly 70,000 people reported a romance scam, with losses of $1.3 billion in 2022. And he’d never met the woman who was messaging him.īut after a few messages back and forth, it all became clear: someone was using Denny’s photos, identity, and military background to run a military romance scam on dating sites and social media. I thought you were coming to visit me after your deployment in Syria was completed?ĭenny had never been to Syria. Bryan Denny expected to see when he opened his LinkedIn inbox : Is the Service Member You’re "Dating" Actually a Scammer?
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