Scammers pretending to be members of the military are wooing women on Internet dating and social networking sites, but they aren’t looking for love --- they are looking for money.
These scammers are using real military photos to create fake profiles Some scammers have even used photos of military members that have passed away.
Con artists build relationships with women and then start asking for money for things like Internet use, phones, leave papers, money to enable them to come visit the victim, etc. Once the women send the money, they never hear from the “man” again.
“To play on someone’s emotions and respect for the military is extremely appalling,” said Rosalind Scott, Executive Director of BBB Vancouver Island. “Online dating is popular. Scam artists know that. So, be cautious when using this service. Don’t be too trusting.”
Many of these e-mails have been traced back to foreign cyber-cafes in Africa, making it difficult to track down the individuals operating these scams.
Dating services have seen this scam on their radar so be careful when on such websites and never, ever send money to someone you’ve never met.
These scammers are using real military photos to create fake profiles Some scammers have even used photos of military members that have passed away.
Con artists build relationships with women and then start asking for money for things like Internet use, phones, leave papers, money to enable them to come visit the victim, etc. Once the women send the money, they never hear from the “man” again.
“To play on someone’s emotions and respect for the military is extremely appalling,” said Rosalind Scott, Executive Director of BBB Vancouver Island. “Online dating is popular. Scam artists know that. So, be cautious when using this service. Don’t be too trusting.”
Many of these e-mails have been traced back to foreign cyber-cafes in Africa, making it difficult to track down the individuals operating these scams.
Dating services have seen this scam on their radar so be careful when on such websites and never, ever send money to someone you’ve never met.
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