Comments on: New online dating scam to watch out for: Iraq soldier

By: susan

susan — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:08:43 +0000

Hello, Anthony Ramos t.ramos247@yahoo.com is a nigerian scammer using the pic of a real soldier called SGT AAron Ramos. They even have a Ytube video of this poor guy, saying he is the most scammed soldier. Heard he is aware of it. Just wanted everyone to know

By: susan

susan — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:31:05 +0000

hello, again anthony ramos not a scammer, I was mistaken, but the guy james haggard is I got proof that anthnoy ramos is in the military I am so sorry

By: susan

susan — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:34:27 +0000

Hi got scammed two times by a james Haggard and and Anthony Ramos both in the military one said afganistan other said iraq both combat engineers both retiring soon. said they loved me first few emails. Asked me to send money or stuff to a diplomat out of Ghana don’t do it scam. I sent a package to Anthony Ramos it got to Ghana but this so called diplomat called Elvis Malm said I had to pay a clearance fee to get the box out of customs, it was a lie all military mail can go to the soldiers where they are . No customs or clearance fees and it does not go through Ghana. Just found that out yesterday from the US Post office. I was very sad but I learned now,never again will I let this happen to me. Hope I can help someone else, so they don’t get scammed like I did. Ramos said he had a kid in Africa 12 wife died car accident 4 yrs ago Haggard said divorced his kid died wanted me to send him a laptop and clothes I said no he took off after a week also wanted me to send his diplomat friend $100 bucks to help pay for his hotel bill, scam. I did not send money or anything. He was also very convincing so was Ramos. Beware ladies. Hope this helps someone who might run across these guys.

By: sharon

sharon — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:16:06 +0000

Hi, i have been scammed by a mark miller, from Ghana, says hes from the US. His email is markmiller7934@yahoo.com He also has an email johnlarry01@yahoo.com He also scams with kelvin gatusu, and rodney bosompem. I met him on the oasis dating site.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:02:03 +0000

Does any one who a David Williams? He is not in the service. He is in Nigera with his 2 young sons recruiting soccer players. He is from NY. I have seen pictures of him with his 2 boys skiing and at the beach. He is Italian with thick black hair, dark eyes and dark eyebrows.

By: KMT from Nevada

KMT from Nevada — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:57:59 +0000

Anyone spoken with a Sgnt. John P. Rivera US Army Infantry?
He is stationed in Libya.
He is from Florida and has one son.
Tells me we are soulmates. Wants to spend rest of his life with me. Sent my picture in t-shirt and camoflage pants and then one with shirt off. Also sent a picture of his large male bulge under his white underwear.

By: Kats

Kats — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:58:47 +0000

Hi Vicky,

Please be careful. Person under the name Remond Cozy, sergent on baghdad Iraq, is not true. If you will pay some money for this fastwaycourier, you will loose your money. He is a scammer.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:40:36 +0000

Hey there,

anyone hear from a William Dodson Haggard?? Isnt it funny when they profess their love to you and you dont even know them.. I also found it funny that they were asking me to send a laptop plus $400 to a diplomat… Wow amazes me that these scammers think we are stupid…

By: Vicky

Vicky — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 06:07:03 +0000

Hi
I was talking whit Remond Cozy sergent on baghdad Iraq
He told that he loves me toooo much and one month later he suposed to send me a package he give me a web page : fastwaycourier.biz and number for traking but two day later the compañy called me and they said that a important money find on the package and i’ll send money for a certificate of moving international money cost 350$ for Western Union
He told me that on victory camp iraq don’t have cel phone, no web cam nothing just internet for a couple hours anyways I told him that I don’t pay any money
He begged me for our future together, but I think I read this page and save me from being scammed
The company maybe false but show the track when you put the number

By: karen

karen — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:03:32 +0000

Thank God for this site, I am presently chatting with Ruddock Dawson US Army, widow with 15 yr old son, serving in Irak…..right! so I asked him if he was any relation to James Ruddock…..this guy sounds just like him….scammer…..well Im on to him.

By: Joy

Joy — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:39:19 +0000

I too have almost been caught by this so-called ‘colonel Flntz Kellywood” My granddaughter has downloaded your site and sent me the info from Fiona I am so grateful for that , also my grandsn, who has just left the UK army has contacts there says there are no records of this man in the portals of the UK army I am even getting emails form his so called son in boarding school whom I think is one and the same person , he wooed me with sweet words which I almost fell for, but his English made me aware that all is not as it should be eg. “I taught in stead of I thought” and generally his English is bad, as is his “sons” this morning he asked me for my name and address as he wants to send some gold for safekeeping when he comes to “marry me” through his diplomatic friend Dr Clark McHugh from Ghana I am writing this to warn all women out there not to be taken in by FLINTZ KELLYWOOD

By: Sandi

Sandi — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 22:15:20 +0000

I was talking with someone who told me he was from Canada and serving in Afghanistan for about a month…he was talking about coming home for a visit but when he finally said he was coming “home” he was saying Canada and I would have to fill out a form to say I was his wife….of course I wouldn’t do that….his “name” is Ben Hull…I was talking with him on the dating site Badoo

By: Dee

Dee — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 01:48:21 +0000

I just want everyone to be aware of a srtchriswittenberg he is in irag and in the US Army. He was on ok.cupid website. OMG! How sad this is for the solders that are good out there. This guy first wanted me to pay for his phone.Than he asked me to get him deployed but had to pay 1250.00. He would tell me he would pay me back when he got back to USA. I told him I do not have that kind of money. He wanted to leave because his roommate got killed and other were wounded. He kept telling me he did not want to die.There is a section on here that says they have money I believe it. I do not feel they should be on the sites scamming woman. Just be aware of this person.

By: Jacqueline

Jacqueline — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:35:29 +0000

Any body knows Ledee Range???

By: Tracy

Tracy — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:48:17 +0000

any body know shawley peterson, he is in iraq and asking for money home, declaring his undying love to me

By: SPC Turner

SPC Turner — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 06:14:33 +0000

Serving in Iraq right now, we don’t need anything. Especially not money, not that it wouldn’t be nice to get free money, but, it is never “needed” over here. If you start talking to someone who is truly over here, at some point just ask them to use Skype. It’s free and almost everyone has a web cam and use’s it over here, if they don’t have a web cam then we have MWR’s that provide web cam computers with Skype already downloaded. This shouldn’t be an issue. Doing that not only will you be able to call out a scammer, but, you could also have a face to face conversation with an actual service member.
Hope nobody else gets scammed, it is really pathetic what they are doing.

By: thomas

thomas — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 03:30:57 +0000

well well i guess my soon to be xwife isnt alone, we are getting divorced but we are still friends so i have screened her match.com , yes u guessed it a first sgt serving in iraq contacted her & his parents were killed in a plane crash & wife is dead from cancer & his poor 2 daughters are alone with the nanny in the usa lol
well i served in the us army so i had my ex hit him up with some army terms that he should know , well u guessed first sgt lugnut asked for money just 240 bucks for seafood in iraq ha ha ha so she listened to me but he is pushing on her so sometimes i get on & play her lol its fun but his name is STEVEN BRENDER but she fought with him so she got the low intuductory rate of 100 bucks ,ahh that was a nogo to , ha ha ha so she said we will meet him when he gets to the usa , so i guess thats that but it was fun messing with the scammers

By: Ryan Kinsella-Harmon

Ryan Kinsella-Harmon — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 18:55:32 +0000

I don’t know if anyone else has heard of this guy. His screen is philshughes on the date site Webdate. The pictures, there are 3 of them are a very nice looking soldier. He started emailing me and it was fine at first. But then he started talking about money and buying oil in Iraq and that he needed me to open a account so that his bank manager could transfer his money into the account and I could send it to him. I did see red flags right away. He would tell me that he was writing from a tent in the fields of Iraq, then the last email he told me he was chilling in a hotel room. Kept calling me Dear and kept professing his love for me! He said he had been a captain and his email is goldphils@yahoo.com. This is a scam and I hope every woman out there will be aware of this guy, or guys or whatever they are. Of course I didn’t send him a thing. It is true that military will make sure they take care of their own. I was formally married to a US Soldier for many years, and there is no reason that soldiers need to plead for money for leave, allowances, computers and phones. If they are not provided with these things than they don’t need them. And yes, they should have military email addresses, not made up ones that end in yahoo.com.

By: Mia

Mia — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:52:39 +0000

Hi can anyone advise if they have come across a us soldier called Sgt Bruno Mann? and is meant to be now serving in Afgan!!

By: Kim

Kim — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 22:42:41 +0000

I have been in contact with a US soldier currently serving in Iraq. He is “scheduled” to arrive in Michigan on the 8th of July. I live in Detroit, he was flying here to meet me. Something is unsettling in my gut. He has asked if I could help with his return flight. Stated because he is not returning to the base where he was deployed, he has to pay, a small fee because he is a soldier, but nonetheless a fee. Since I told him I was not able to financially help with this, his interaction with me has been limited. Unlike, his previous communications with me that lasted an hour or more. Anyway, I have recieved photos of him, he provided an APO address and appears to be legit. I have doubts. How do I confirm he is who he says he is and not some man/woman trying to play me for quick cash? His name is James Scott Pedersen. Correction Captain James Scott Pedersen. Please advise. I am sick to my stomach that I fell for this. He was so charming and never asked for money before. It is so completely unfortunate that others are using pics and names of actual soldiers!!

By: mary

mary — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:16:48 +0000

Had registered on match.com and was contacted by C.O. Michael Barry who told me he is on a peacekeeping mission in Camp Bucca in Iraq and has one month left on his ‘mission’. Apparently his wife and 2 children were killed in a car accident 6 years earlier but he still has one son, Maxwell, aged 13 who is being looked after by the US Military. THIS IS A TOTAL SCAM. His emails were very convincing but it didn’t marry up with how he wrote on IM so checked it out. Camp Bucca was shut down in 2009! Thankfully I only gave him my email address and he has not asked for anything. Please, Please beware!

By: Jo

Jo — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 15:33:12 +0000

Hi.

I too have been contacted by a ‘soldier’ by the name of Andrew Nolan (Nolan last name on uniform) – appears to be grade E6 US army, on the dating site Millionaire match.com. States is 46, divorced, 2 children. Parents died in autocrash accident. Have been communicating for a month on email address andrew_nolan63@yahoo.com. Declared love for me after 4 days – unbelievable! The grammar was appalling which made me suspicious. Is half American, half British. Has now asked for a special leave form to be completed and return to usarmytroop_adm@financier.com. I’ve told him this has been returned, but of course have not sent it. The form is completely bogus with typo errors and an incorrect address all over it. I’m now being bombarded with emails stating the form has not been returned for which I give excuses stating the email has bounced back stating ‘unverified email address’. No money has been asked for but I’m pretty sure that would be the next step.
I have had my emotions played with for some time and I fell for my ‘soldier’ in the 6 photos sent pretty hard as he said he was relocating to the UK when his retirement came to an end. I also feel for the real soldier whose identity is being exploited.
I’m based in the UK, and would like some advice as to how to post these photos to stop any other women being scammed.

By: Wieslawa

Wieslawa — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:03:39 +0000

Another scammer
sgtrjones@yahoo.com
he has account on facebook as Ramond Jones, UK postal address but pretending serving in Iraq. He is on Thai dating web as well
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By: tony

tony — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 07:41:37 +0000

hi, this scammer is pretending to be a Sgt karen boone also serving in afghan. same story widow with 2 kids. wants me to send money for phone serve and a payment for a leave request as she wanted to join me for my brothers wedding in spain. she sent me an e-mail adress which was supose to be miliatry but as i work in iraq with the US miliatry i know what the domain name is and this was not it. i even got a phone call from the leave departmnent asking for me to send the payment for her leave request (they forgot to with hold caller ID which came up with a country code +234 which is nigera but afgahn country is ID + 93)and he had a nigerain accent (we have these guys on the check points so easy to identfiy) and said he was calling form afghan, they even put a woman on the phone and she said she was karen but had the same accent. also she would not listen to what i was asking her and was only asking about when the payment was sent. i did ask her about this on yahoo and was told that the taliban had hacked their system. have been sent some pictures and it is a shame as she looks very nice but the rank insigna is not for a Sgt. always seems to have to go on patrol or go to radar room when i start to try and find out more about her.

By: françoise

françoise — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:57:41 +0000

here are the different email used
Jack_smith1962@live.com
rmonroy_1962@yahoo.com

By: françoise

françoise — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:52:02 +0000

Please pay attention to Jack Smith, contractor actually in Nigeria, Richard Monroy, military . All of them are asking for money. Jack get a 10 years old son called junior and Richard a 10 years daughter called laura. That it’s funny both are widowed. Lol.
I would like to know if other woman has been contacted by this 2 mans.
I come from french west indies Island

By: vickie

vickie — Tue, 31 May 2011 22:39:40 +0000

I was contacted by a soldierserving in baghdad. His name is theodore paul stone, carlsbad, ca. 47. Second deployment. First day of communication (via match.com), said he wanted to make sure we wanted the same things so asked to trade our match account info so we could cancel each others membership (he had been on match less than 24 hrs. I refused and asked him if he was “playing me” he said it pissed him off that I would say that. Wants to communicate thru yahoo messenger. But first colmmunication with him he signed it best regard, hennicks…….I sent a reply hi hennicks (I’m assuming this is your name), he replied do you know something I don’t? Who is hennicks? Where did you get that name? My reply was, that’s how you signed your email….he laughed it off as a nickname (big red flag). He sent pics of obviously a medic (he says he’s a staff sgt. But he is doing patrol daily? He says he was playing a doctor in that pic? And another pic he says he is kissing his superbowl ring? I asked why do you have a superbowl ring with no response to that question. My gut feeling from the beginning is he is NOT whom he says he is. Hasn’t asked for money yet, but I don’t plan on continuing communiction….good luck to each of you!

By: ellee

ellee — Tue, 31 May 2011 19:10:25 +0000

I have been chatting to a scammer who uses the name and photographs of SGT SEAN MARTEL on the FRIENDS REUNITED dating site who told me he was serving in Iraq.
After a couple of weeks I was getting pressured to set up a secure telephone service so he could ‘hear my voice and tell me how he feels’. I was given an e mail address to contact with his details, and when I received a reply I was told it would cost £227. I found this difficult to believe as I was certain that soldiers of all nationalities are well looked after by their employers with morale calls etc., so I started putting the pieces together. Bad grammar (I put it down to being in a rush) Strange terminology. Never answering direct questions about himself and always being vague. Constantly steering the conversation back to commitment and how he felt about me. Not understanding references to places or names. Not getting jokes about common things. And if I did ask a penetrating question he always had an excuse to disappear off line for a moment – for the rest room, or for his superior officer asking him a question – then he would come back on line and respond to the question (after checking it out on the internet I guess).
Anyway, I started doing some research and found forums like this one with lots of US Army soldier’s names and pics seemingly doing the rounds, and I thank God that I didn’t pay out any money or get sucked in further. Thank you for sharing your stories. Needless to say this ‘person’ is now deleted and blocked!
I have not come across this particular name (Sgt Sean Martel) anywhere, so thought I’d let you ladies know to beware if you come across it. I have also not seen the ‘telephone’ company. I was asked to contact ‘wirelessphonesconnect@usa.com’ and received a reply relating to ARMTEL so there’s another one to add to the list
I’m disgusted that these wicked people can use our brave and honest soldier’s identities to snare unsuspecting women, and wondered how they do it. Thanks to sites like this I am a little wiser. Obviously I thought about trying to locate this guy to tell him what was happening but I don’t think it would have been the right thing to do (he’s way too gorgeous not to have a wife and family and why cause them upset?) so after more researching I e mailed crimetips@conus.army.mil and left an incident report – not sure if that was the right thing to do but felt I had to alert the authorities in some way. I got the e mail addy from http://www.cid.army.mil. Just hoping this helps someone else…….
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By: Mary Simbeye

Mary Simbeye — Sun, 29 May 2011 07:42:21 +0000

There are alot of such people who target single women. One such guy is a so called Sgt.Monroy Moore an American soldier in Iraq. Note that the grammar and speling in their mail is very poor for an English speaking American. They are now on netlog and are using a Hotmail email address.

By: andrea

andrea — Sat, 28 May 2011 15:27:16 +0000

Well just finished reading this site and I feel a real fool, i actually let this guy make me fall for him.
So girls add Sgt Jack Smith to the list, same story wife died in car accident got 14year old son called John wanted me to purchase a satnav phone for him through total telecomms who wanted $500 dollars to be wired to them.
I thought it felt wrong so did’nt do it thank god I had some sense.

By: tracie wright

tracie wright — Wed, 25 May 2011 21:49:27 +0000

yes, i nearly got scammed too, met this lovely guy on line – extremely good looking guy (said to be Scott Mark) who is in the US army, but originally from Nottingham (photos to prove) fire fighter in camp victory in Iraq. Said he is a widow and his son lives with his brother. Said he wants to and loves me loads and i need to get a ts2 connection – he said “sorry but you will need to pay the connection” he sent me an email to apply for this which was going to cost £175. Told him i dont have that sort of money at the moment. Few days later he asked me to do him a favour, he said he is due for retirement and wants me to apply for his benefits and i will have to pay for this and then get the money reimbursed to my account when his money goes in so that he can come home to me, i said i will have to give this some serious thoughts … then i got thinking that something doesnt seem right here, why cant be apply for his own benefits?? why are these guys giving soldiers a bad name – theres no need for it girls dont be fooled by a pretty face in uniform

By: michelle jones

michelle jones — Sat, 21 May 2011 21:35:34 +0000

has anybody heard of a sargent daniel grahams u,s army more or less same story as above i,d like to think hes not a scammer but i think he may be he was on uniform dateing
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By: Shimrit

Shimrit — Sat, 21 May 2011 13:43:43 +0000

Pam: So sorry to tell you this, but this is a common romance scam. Real soldiers make very good money in the army so they don’t need people to pay for them. Check out this post I made from a comment a reader posted to my site a while back. It talks about exactly this:

http://www.onlinedatingbook.co.uk/blog/online-dating-tips/an-important-thing-to-know-about-online-dating-soldier-scams

By: Pam

Pam — Wed, 18 May 2011 16:52:14 +0000

Will i have been talking to a guy i met through hoverspot he told his name is Capt David King and he is in iraq he i have fell in love with this guy he sent me couple of pictures of him and and son
he told me he lost his wife about 3 yrs ago in a car accident. when we first start to talk he never ask for money than we started to have feelings
for each other than he started to ask me to send him $500 to $800 so he can
get out of the service for good so we can be together but than i check his e-mail address out on yahoo it came across
Romance scam with his name and e-mail
address to it and his IP address comes
up in Bénin in Nigeria. yeah we have
talked about marriage and for me to raise his was 9 yr old son but now his son is 11 yrs old and goes to scool in
UK.i never knew you have to send money
to these service guys to bring them
home. please if anyone has ever talked to this person don’t i don’t know if
he’s for real or fake. i always asked him if this was a scam he would tell me no. he act like a great guy.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 16 May 2011 00:05:11 +0000

172.Steve / Steve tell your mom that this guy is on facebook as Joel Pedersen & Pedersen Kelvin! He tried to scam $2000 on may 13, 2011 for leave so we could be together! So be moves on fast to other victims! Tell your mom to end all contact with him and delete him asap! Your a good son to protect your mom! She should be so grateful for you checking this predator out!

By: stratton enoch

stratton enoch — Sun, 15 May 2011 01:21:51 +0000

i have also been scammed by stratton enoch wants me to send money for his leave wants to marry me my friend found this web site and im glade she did he was talking to a lady that my friend works with he broke my heart but am awfull glade i fount this out this is for #69

By: jules

jules — Sat, 14 May 2011 01:32:16 +0000

I did fall for the scamm. When i was filling in the Western union i still had doubts I wish that i had gone with my instinct., that i had found the information sooner. Like i can even afford to send money…. so badly sucked into this it makes me feel sick.
Why are there such evil people in this world who take advantage of the good. Eddy Monroy

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By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 13 May 2011 00:37:06 +0000

markzendross@aol.com

email SGT.Mark Z petersen is using. if any anyone has any info about this guy please help i dont want my mom to get fool if this guy is not real.

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 13 May 2011 00:07:49 +0000

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SO my mom is visiting and she tells me that she met a guy online suppose E8 in the Army, i had a funny feeling did a little research and ended up last on this page and seen this same pic that some one posted.how about that?

By: Rosa de Sarom

Rosa de Sarom — Thu, 12 May 2011 15:47:57 +0000

almost got scammed by a scanner, named Ernest, who … “fondly” … I called my Queen ….. He said he was a colonel in the peacekeeping force from the USA. In the struggle for peace in Israel. Who had participated in the Gulf War. That his wife had exchanged for another, it was very sad because I could not understand why. … He said I could not see it on webcam for security reasons. Pedi photo of Israel, where he said he was more he said he could not for security reasons so he sent me more pictures. Lucky for me, one of the pictures he wore a military uniform, in a pocket of Abizad written in the beginning was more interest in knowing more about this passionate and romantic man. Then a week later found the whole charade. ….. scammers with pictures of Gen. John Ernest Abizaid.Alem he used other names, Frank. Kennedy. Marvin, ETC.
There should be a site where can check the veracity of these alleged predendente on site Relates loving. Confessed that since I am afraid of this search.
this was the last letter before I expose
my dearest,

Hi, Sweetheart. You’re always lighting up my heart with the things you do and say. I feel so happy just being with you this way. You’re my baby, and will forever be my baby. You will always be the love of my life, and please never give up, always have faith in yourself and you will gain the greatest gift of all, the gift of hope and love you righteously deserve. Every time I think of you my heart misses a beat. You’re my theme or a dream! Every moment we share together we grow closer.

I’m simply hanging by a moment, waiting to see you so you can hold me so tight t but still, everyday I wake up dreaming of our time together. I will never forget you. I hope you still think of me too.

I love you with all that I am, all that I was and all that I will ever be. Please know that my love and I are inseparable and I would want it no other way and if time could express my love for you then it’s forever and a day. I can’t wait to be with you, see your smile, look in your eyes, feel your sweet touch, hear your perfect words and kiss your perfect lips. The way I feel about you some people call crazy, some call it insane, but I call it true love. I really love you.
your lovely man. Ernest

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sun, 08 May 2011 20:37:15 +0000

I think they may have branched out from soldiers to other areas. I have been contacted by a chap called Scott White through facebook, he is in construction in the oil and gas industry based in Republic of Benin, he is a widower, wife died of cancer 10 years ago. Some of the english in his messages is a bit suspect. Has anyone heard of this chap?

By: Carol

Carol — Thu, 05 May 2011 21:07:04 +0000

#Joyce, Sorry that i wrote that about Wayne Jackson…..I later discover that he might not be a scammer because i later comfirm about his account at boa and it exist.

By: Wynn

Wynn — Thu, 05 May 2011 20:50:07 +0000

@ Maria Walsh #147/148 – that’s the same picture I was sent… but I also have 3 other ones. I actually Googled the TelSat site he told me to go to and found this blog, so I’ve been wary since Day 1.
I, too, wondered about the awful spelling and grammar. Sometimes it was worse than others, making me think there are actually multiple people sending the emails. That also explains why most of my questions never get answered.
After I saw his pic here, I sent “Sgt. David Pedersen” an email asking him to explain himself. I did have a yahoo chat from him, but by the time I saw it he had logged off. I don’t expect I’ll hear from him again.
Bless you, Shimrit Elisar, for posting this blog!!

By: ann

ann — Wed, 04 May 2011 02:52:50 +0000

Comment to Carol #156 re: Wayne Jackson,
What story did he give to you? I would like to compare notes with you, I am so daveistated and shammed. where did you meet him and what story line did he give to you? was he a major General in the army stationed at camp victory in iraq? did he have a child 8 yrs old and his wife died in a car wreck 6 yrs ago, and that his child is staying with his sister, while he is in iraq? did he ask you for $800.00, because someone stoled $ 11,500. out of his Bank of america account and had to freeze the accct. so had to send the money to his sister because she was layed off work?
Does any of these sound familier to you? what is his real name? and who is the guy in the picture? please e-mail me so we can talk, or chat…I confronted him about you and he said tha he has never meat a Carol, that is why i wanted to chat with you…thank-you so much, that picture saved my life! bfairyjoy@yahoo.com

By: Shimrit

Shimrit — Tue, 03 May 2011 15:50:53 +0000

Debbie: Another nail in the coffin. Thanks for letting us know about him. He is definitely a scammer, I’m sorry to say.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 03 May 2011 14:41:21 +0000

Have just examined his email and the IP address tracks back to Nigeria.

By: Joyce Ann Hake

Joyce Ann Hake — Tue, 03 May 2011 11:48:44 +0000

#156 Carol, major general wayne jackson is trying to scam me up right now, just finished chatting with him, telling me he wants to marry me etc…i have the same pictures of him and the mansion, boa statment….everything. thank for show the picture. is he even in the army?

By: Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 03 May 2011 11:22:50 +0000

I sent him an email to say I’d like to write a letter to him and what is his APO address this is his reply:

Yes you are right with the letter suggestion which you will want to send a letter to but the war here at the moment is very critical because the Taliban have been penetrating back to the base with full force because of the death of their master Osama Bin Laden Death… But i will be fine and please always include me in your prayers.So its hard now to receive letter from friends and family at the moment…Your nieces boys friend is right that we receive letters through APO or FPO…but i will let you know when it will be good for you to send the letter but you may have the address below:-

United States Forces Afghanistan
Camp Phoenix,Kabul Afghanistan.
APO AE 09342

I hope you have my APO base address now… But i will let you know when to send the letter and if you want to send the letter please include your recent picture,okay?

The English is pretty bad for someone with english as a first language.
Pity since the picture they have used on his facebook site is very cute, just my type.
I will post the picture on here later for the hall of shame as I can’t access facebook from work.

By: Shimrit

Shimrit — Tue, 03 May 2011 07:56:47 +0000

Hi Debbie. Yes, you certainly do smell a rat. This as all the makings of a very common Internet scam. Do not send this guy any money!

By: B

Tue, 03 May 2011 06:09:30 +0000

I got a new one for you! Frank Maxwell Smith, claims to be a SSGT in the US Army, stationed in Darfur for last 4 months, 8 months in Afghanistan before this. Claims a 14 year old son, living in Southsea or Portsmouth area.

I was first alerted by his use of English, just didnt seem to ring true, like it wasnt his first language. Then I did the reverse DNS IP lookup on the email he sent and BINGO!! Nigeria!!

I feel a bit daft for having been caught, but thankfully I’m very untrusting by nature (lol) and I picked it up after only two days.

Going to report him back to Uniform Dating.

He even made some comment about being at a party last night to celebrate the killing of Bin Laden!!!!

Ladies, beware!!!

[img]http://www.onlinedatingbook.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/scammer.png[/img]

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 02 May 2011 20:22:47 +0000

I have been talking to a Sgt Larry V Keessee in Kabul. He saw my picture on facebook and contacted me. He has asked me to contact a militaryconcern@usa.com to request intercom access to speak to him and this would cost about $500 which would be refunded after verification. He is a widower with a 12 year old son at boarding school in the UK. Does anyone know him and do I smell a rat?

By: Julia

Julia — Sun, 01 May 2011 10:20:56 +0000

Staff Sgt Jeff Robbie met through Be2 dating site claims to be a Staff Sgt in Camp Taji in Iraq and is awaiting relocation to either Morrocco, Nigeria, Syria or Libiya on Tuesday.

Talks to me on Yahoo messenger – asked me to contact him on his yahoo accouht. Would love to think he was geniune but given my doubts I found this site and think I am also being conned.

States he is 47 and his laptop is broken so using someone else’s and was over the top with sending poems – a bit heavy for me to be honest. Wants to set up a jewellery business when retires at 50 and come to UK. Wants to settle down. Lost his wife in a car accident and his father in the same way when he is 15 and mother now married at Mexican man (she is Mexican and father was American). He keeps telling me his genuine of course when I challenge him.

I have asked to speak over the internet and webcam and suggested Skype but says he doesnt have this facility where he is in the desert. Alarm bells!

This is the important bit : I then found a website on

“ways to communicate with soldiers in Iraq” http://www.bootsonground.com/iraq-communications.htm after he asked me to help him get a pager.

He hasnt yet asked for money. Due to my suspicious nature I have asked him for his AKO email address where you can also instant message but he said he rarely uses it. I sent him the link so that he knows I am seeking ways to talk to him but also doing my homework.

I have sent photos of me but no address or phone number although he says he will need it to set up the pager in order to set up a call with me – dont know the full details. I said that I wanted to send him a hand written letter and asked for his address but said he is about to be relocated on Tuesday.

I suggested that once he gives me the address where he is I we can discuss what steps we need to make to speak to each other as the AKO and Skype seem to be a better option.

Sent this 24 hours ago and last msg from him was saying he wanted me to pray for him in Iraq and he was missing me blah blah blah and wanted to be with me as soon as he found out his location to then ask for leave.

I would not send money of course anyway but want to see how far this goes and tactics used so I can report further on here…..just in case.

So pleased I found this site, just wish everyone would check and report these scumbags.

Waiting for him to come back online to check out his IP address. I hope this is helpful for everyone. I will also notify Yahoo.com in case they can check it out for me too.

I still kinda hope I was wrong but doubt that now.

Anyone else heard or speaking to this guy?

By: Tallie

Tallie — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:34:17 +0000

Hi, This is for comment 110 and 149.
I met a man going by the name of Raymond Radenski on justchristiandating in the uk in Feb 2011. I was i contact with him daily by text, emails and msm every evening for 2 months. He said he was a widower with a son called James who is 9. He has a house in Sherness Kent but works as an analyst for the UN and is based in Baghdad. He was alsoa pyschologist and also works for the US army. I have today viewed on another site an exact copy of an email he sent me! All he got out of me was a £10 top up for his pager. Alarm bellsrang when he asked for me to request his leave. I didnt do it so 2 days later he said he had managed to get 3 weeks off in April. Aweek before he was due to arrive in the UK he asked me to lend him £650 to pay for his mum’s carers as he was 2 months behind and would pay me back when he arrived. I told him i wouldnt be sending any money now or in the future ans that my suspicions of him being a scammer were now correct. He told me to calm down and re think my decision!
The photos i was send was with his mum,2 in a US Army uniform/paratrooper,at a baseball game and in the gym.I have tried to trace the photos on various sites to find out who the person is so that i can let them know they are being used but havent been able to find anything. He is such a lovely looking man.He is meant to originate from Poland.There is a fake facebook page set up with the same person in my photos but he is wearing a ‘smoothie King’ uniform (in the US). If any of this sounds familiar and you would like to get in touch then please do.

By: Carol

Carol — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 04:17:41 +0000

In the process of being scammed, I am sure, but not about to send a complete stranger $$$. I think posting there pics here is a good idea. Makes it easier to see the same guys, if they are using different names. This one calls himself Wayne Jackson. Also sent pics of fabulous California mansion, and copies of healthy Bank of America statement…. BTW, his picture is adorable. Too bad.
[img]http://www.onlinedatingbook.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Wayne and Lucy.jpg[/img]

By: john

john — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 00:57:00 +0000

Add the following to the list:

Bryan J Haunt currently a facebook profile but has a long record of scamming women. My friends music teacher parted with $50,000 AUD before twigging to the scam. He found her through a Christian singles site but has now branched out to facebook.

Sergent Jason Furton

Fake GI in Afghanistan still present on Facebook and still scamming.

Be careful.

By: elizabeth

elizabeth — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:39:21 +0000

Back in may,2010. I was inboxed by a man calling himself, sgt.Desmith Miller. Dob.may 23,1971. From chino/bell city, california, but expresses it as, cali. Very smooth talker. Knows how to sweet talk ya nd be more than that also. Made promises of returning to usa when he is done in kubal. My daughters n I have googled this name or usa army to no availability, just lastnames. DeSmith/Miller. His yahoo address wud look like this..millsmith009@yahoo.com. I did receive a vocational application and I did fill it nd send it out. He shud have been here to start our future. He will not contact me anymore. He erased me off fb. He did ask me for $. 1500.00 american when I’m canadian nd to send it western union to texas to a man named abdul or aberdeem..protocol he says..I immediatly became suscpicious. I said no. Anyone heard of this man???

By: Jane

Jane — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 02:07:39 +0000

Beware if you come in contact with someone using the name Sgt Gary Kaltwasser and claims to be a US soldier in Iraq. I have spoken with this person for about a month and they recently requested $475 so we could get a special phone so he could call me. Don’t fall for this line. Sad that someone is using our soldiers to try and scam unsuspecting people out of money. I wish there was some way to let the real soldier know how his name is being used.

By: julie.m

julie.m — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 22:24:20 +0000

Hi has anybody heard of a Raymond Radenski who is a wodower with a nine year old son named James.He has a house in Sheerness in Kent.He works for the UN AND THE US Army and was a psychologist before that.

By: Karen Mulvaney

Karen Mulvaney — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 07:48:08 +0000

[img]http://www.onlinedatingbook.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Max at the bar.jpg[/img]
This is photo that the scammer used to attract me on http://www.Evow.com
[img]http://www.onlinedatingbook.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Max on mtn.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.onlinedatingbook.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Max training.jpg[/img]

By: Verona

Verona — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:09:05 +0000

Hello. This is for Belina, Comment 110. Raymond M Klose (or Lt James Goulding)is a SCAMMER. He contacted me on eHarmony in December with a story similar to you. He said he was Dutch/English and a widower. He said he had a 9 year old son called JK (John). His dad died 4 years ago and his mother is in a wheelchair. He said that he is a pyschlogist working for the UN in Bagddad. He asked me to loan him £750.00 to pay the’maid’ who is looking after his mother and he would give it back to me. I refused. He sent me lots of pictures (stolen). He sent me one of ‘his son’ and when I asked him to send a photo of his son with him he said it was in the album somewhere. Tell your sister to be careful and guard her heart and money because he is not genuine. He just wants money. Take care

By: Sonia

Sonia — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:01:50 +0000

This is for comment 110. Belinda. Raymond M Klose (also known as Lt James Goulding is a SCAMMER. He contacted me in December on eHarmony. He said he was a pyschologist working for the UN in Baghdad. He also said his wife died at childbirth and he has a 9 year old son called JK(John). I asked hin for a picture with both him and his son and he said it’s in an album. He sent me a picture of ‘his son’ alone. He is Dutch/English and is from Sheerness in Kent. He is a liar and has already taken money from other women. He write poems (which he gets from a site). He is dangerous as he plays ‘mind games’ with his victims. I reported him to Eharmony. His Pager No is 07513460925. His email address is: blessing.now@hotmail.com. His Yahoo msg is: klamond40@yahoo.com. Your sister needs to stop contact with him asap. Good luck

By: maria walsh

maria walsh — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 18:41:25 +0000

[img]http://www.onlinedatingbook.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/161677_100002096975602_963280_n.jpg[/img]

By: maria walsh

maria walsh — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 18:37:48 +0000

hi all i just wanted to say watch out for yet another name used by these scammers it is bruce pedersen of bruccyp@yahoo.com .. on searching other names are eddie pedersen,kelvin pedersen,joe pederson jude pedersen and also major robert pedersen.fortunatly gut really got the better of me after 2 days so i have not got stung unlike some….would like to know or a real genuine site where you can email or send letters to the troops out in these countries

By: alex

alex — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 13:17:23 +0000

does anyone know of SGT DARREN LAWSON from south carolina…… over 2 yrs i’ve lost £14,000 to this guy….. idiot ? yes i know that now, just wondered if anyone else knows this one ?

By: Karen Mulvaney

Karen Mulvaney — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:08:37 +0000

I was almost scammed by SSG Max Ridings supposedly an australian who moved to US etc…. Ended up in Army and now leaving with a substantial amount of money and needs me to hide it for him. Yeah I knew. They are so slippery though trying to find them again is so difficult. I have photos but don’t know how to upload them here. Anyway please note this man’s name and get him out there… RIDINGS… Scam total scam.

By: Tess

Tess — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 04:45:48 +0000

Add SGT Gary Jordan to your lists – same story – Same romantic connection – same scam! His email is garyjorr@yahoo.com. He found me through an AUS dating site.

By: Jan

Jan — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:30:21 +0000

I guess I’m new at this game. Has anyone heard of Major Mike Stratton? we have been chatting since Feb.14th. He sent me flowers ,candy ,and a teddy bear. wow! It has been 18 yrs. since I was devorced, and it just seemed everything he said was like a dream. It was really nice to have all that attention paid to me. THEN,he wanted to have some money transfered to me, a lot of money, but he wanted all of my identification,and I wouldn’t give it to him, he got mad, for a day, then he said he had gotten a leave,but needed money and he would pay me back when he got here. almost 2,ooo dollars. I told him I didn’t have that kind of money, I did send him 200. stupid me. oh well, lesson learned. now he wants me to get him a cell phone, when I couldn’t he got mad again. when he get’s mad , he says I am a terrible person and God will judge me. when he started that today. I just clicked him off!!!! I’ve had it with him, finally. I won’t lie, my heart is broken, but I will get over it. It is such a cruel thing for people to hurt others for the sake of money. He doesn’t know it, but I will pray for him.I just don’t want to talk to him anymore. the picture this person used, he was so handsome. I just couldn’t believe someone like him would like me. I guess that is part of how they get you. this is the picture he is using. His email is mikestratton65@yahoo.com
[img]http://www.onlinedatingbook.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/mike.jpg[/img]

By: Fm

Fm — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 14:10:06 +0000

John O’Brien is now using another name “Michael O’Brien” and his e-mail address is miky6572@yahoo.com. He will send you a fake way bill and a link “www.glolsc.com” where you can track his fake article. Beware.
[img]http://www.onlinedatingbook.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/4.jpg[/img]

By: lesley

lesley — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:47:36 +0000

Hi has anybody heard of a anthony bright or tony as he likes to be called by his friends yet another scammer said he loved me after a few days then went on to ask for money to come to england to see me he said that his money was all tied up but would give me the money back i contacted me throught just single parents but knowing that i was a single mum made no difference told me he wantes me to be a mum two his 2 kids as he had found his wife in bed with his best friend but not only was his engloih bad but he could not remember what he had said to me sometimes he had a boy and girl and at othertimes he had 2 girls i was sure that i was talking to more than one person anyway i told him that i could not send him money and all i got back was a load of swearing and abuse

By: Ann

Ann — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:55:24 +0000

Iwas speaking with Sgt. RYAN RIVERA..he wanted a computer and cell phone..he says he retiring in May..I started to see all he cared about was money and items..and when confronted he said I was a phony and fake B–ch….Wow he was good …but I turned him in and he was not getting money from me..
Ladies beware its a shame they are using dating services and abusing our men in the service!!!!!!!

By: Carly

Carly — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:43:34 +0000

@ Louise. Yeah he kept hassling me to make the request. I said no. That I am not going to make the request. He kept saying. “I wanna see you” “I need to hear your voice”. So glad I found this website the first night I started talking to him.

By: Shimrit

Shimrit — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:19:23 +0000

Laura: Don’t feel that you are a fool. These guys are pros and know how to work women. If you know they exist then yeah, it’s obvious, but without knowing, no person with a good heart would have reason to believe people would stoop so low.

By: Anna

Anna — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 22:14:58 +0000

[img]http://www.onlinedatingbook.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/49133_100001741874808_4350435_n.jpg[/img]

And here is an alleged photo of John Garth Mateo.It can also be that a person who in the picture does not even know that someone pretends to be that

By: Anna

Anna — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 21:12:28 +0000

Ps.John Mateo Garth cheating using Facebook …. meilowy address such as indicated by the previous person using MSN, Yahoo.Do not give your address, phone, can not add it to your friends because it is not responding.Mile sends the list but sometimes if they are not related to the topic …Is there a way to find this guy, photo, and I serve it daily as a contact online at Yahoo.

By: Anna

Anna — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 21:04:12 +0000

122. sally | February 21st, 2011 at 5:36 am
”
John Mateo Garth (Sgt John 95). This guy is still doing the rounds, contacted me through facebooks ‘who is near’ 3 days ago. Dont be fooled ladies.”

The cheater is still trying …… Month(February 2011) writing about love, asking for money for a laptop!When I replied that he had sent any money, terribly offended, stopped talking and broke the knowledge.Described the situation with the lack of a personal laptop has to sleep in the office, in order to write with me!He wrote a curiosity spend Easter with us!Beware of this guy!
Shame that these people walk the world, it should be hard to punish!!!Oh, and live in different places —– New York, Chicago, Texas, Baghdad-Iraq.”must be very careful, because I live in a war zone ‘

By: louise

louise — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 07:28:29 +0000

To Carly and Theresa above I to was contacted with the same information as you. I needed 550 to purchase the sat. phone from ts2agent@usa.com. It’s only been about a week since he contacted me on fb. I’m shocked that this kind of thing goes on. He almost fooled me too but i did not send the money. I’m very hurt that someone could be so cruel !

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 05:14:18 +0000

Well..I had been scammed also…Another SGT. from Camp Victory..

sgt.natepatterson@yahoo.com

We chatted and e-mailed a few times.. He was orphaned as a child.. his ex lives in Briton with kids..His spelling and grammar was terrible..”Me Love”…Ready to retire…I did some research about Camp Victory in Iraq.. petty easy life.. free access to internet..there’s even a USO.. Burger King and all sorts of activities..

Ladies… Watch out for this one! I was a fool and wasted alot of time on-line with chat and emotions…

I was such a fool…

By: yvon

yvon — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 21:12:51 +0000

hello doesnt anybody hear the name timothy anderson on skype >>>??? coz i think is not safe personn

By: Carly

Carly — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:45:53 +0000

I have a SGT Timmie Wells Mathew contacting me at the moment through Facebook. He says he saw my photos and told me i’m a princess goddess… I was only talking to him for about 2 hrs, and I get the ts2agent@usa.com. He claims to have a daughter in France with his uncle and that he has been in Iraq since 2008. He is telling me he can come to AUSTRALIA on leave and it’s just a bit of paperwork. I have told him I have checked the email out and it’s a scam. He is insisting I get in contact with T2 and get the right email… Hmmm Scam or not scam?

By: sally

sally — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 05:36:07 +0000

John Mateo Garth (Sgt John 95). This guy is still doing the rounds, contacted me through facebooks ‘who is near’ 3 days ago. Dont be fooled ladies.

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:39:19 +0000

Here’s something I received through Facebook today. Immediately knew it was a scam. Just wanted to share it with all of you women out there so you won’t get taken in. ANY TIME a man asks for money run for the hills!

John Mateo GarthFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:07am
Subject: Hi Sweetie
Well where would i begins ,i glance through your profile on facebook Single and i am somehow eager to get to know you more. Here is a little more about me; I’m Sergeant John Mateo Garth.I am 45years old without kids. Details…Status:Single. Here For:Relationship. Orientation:Straight. Body Type:5’7” Average. Weights:149lbs. Ethnicity:White/Caucasian. Religious:Christian. Zodiac Sign:Gemini. Smoke:No. Drink:No. Education:College. I’m from Millville Road,Mays Landing,NJ 08330,USA(Hamilton Township,New Jersey)United States Of America. I am honest, caring, open minded, understanding, gentle, soft spoken, patient, hard working, loving. I also enjoy doing romantic things as well.

I also enjoy stimulating conversations on a variety of subjects. I am always open to trying anything new for the purpose for enjoyment. I worked in Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield, Fort Drum (Watertown), NY, USA but now being transfer to Iraq Army Airfield. As for employment, I work for United States Army government. I am a information systems officer and I oversee database systems for the United States Government in Baghdad (U.S Department Bureau Of Consular Affairs)

I am generally a friendly person. I try to keep a positive attitude and often try to share the good things in life with my friends and family. I am not materialistic. I am financially responsible and secure. My ideal woman should be Intelligent,God fearing,Trustworthy and Honest.I’m a looking for someone special to share my life with.I have many hobbies that center around outdoor activities and music is my passion. I am very confident in what I do or say. However my confidence is not a ego and I don’t feel that I know it all. That being said, I have no problems admitting when I am wrong or apologizing when I hurt someone or do something wrong.

Right now, I am looking for some companionship with someone special.I am looking to start a serious relationship. I consider myself to be a romantic. From there it could lead to a commitment and maybe marriage. I am a gentleman first and foremost. I am kind and considerate. I am very easy going and understanding. I also know how to treat a lady with respect and sincerity. Because I am a one woman man, to be with that special someone is my overall goal in life. And as a true romantic knows, you can only be for real and sincere with one person. And that one person should be the one that is special to you. I’m hoping that you might be that special person for me and I for you.

Lastly, I am a simple man with simple needs. That being having a loving soulmate and wife. To me my soulmate means everything to me. I believe in being faithful, supportive, loving and caring to that special one. I also believe that I can only feel this way about one person. So if you and I are ever together, you will not see me playing you or messing around. I am dedicated and committed when it comes to a relationship. There is the potential for us to have a beautiful and fulfilling life together and I just want you to know, that I will give you my best effort.

Finally, Some of the things I enjoy doing include, traveling (both locally and internationally). I am a history buff, so I especially like to travel to historical places. I enjoy reading and music. My favorites are R&B, jazz, light rock, gospel and classical music. I like to attend concerts on all levels and like to socialize. I enjoy going to museums, art shows, and the theater. Because I see myself as a romantic, I also enjoy doing romantic things as well. I also enjoy stimulating conversations on a variety of subjects. I am always open to trying anything new for the purpose for enjoyment.

Please tell me where are you from and send me some more pictures of you (I think you are beautiful) .If any of these interested you,Just send me an email through /s/g/t/j/o/h/n/9/5/a/t/y/a/h/o/o/d/o/t/c/o/m/ OR you can as well add me to your messenger list through /s/g/t/j/o/h/n/9/5/ Glad to hear back from you soon…

Sgt John.John Mateo GarthFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:07am
Subject: Hi Sweetie
Well where would i begins ,i glance through your profile on facebook Single and i am somehow eager to get to know you more. Here is a little more about me; I’m Sergeant John Mateo Garth.I am 45years old without kids. Details…Status:Single. Here For:Relationship. Orientation:Straight. Body Type:5’7” Average. Weights:149lbs. Ethnicity:White/Caucasian. Religious:Christian. Zodiac Sign:Gemini. Smoke:No. Drink:No. Education:College. I’m from Millville Road,Mays Landing,NJ 08330,USA(Hamilton Township,New Jersey)United States Of America. I am honest, caring, open minded, understanding, gentle, soft spoken, patient, hard working, loving. I also enjoy doing romantic things as well.

Sgt John.

By: Lilia Cesena

Lilia Cesena — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:34:05 +0000

I heard from Ryan Rivera on February 13th. He claims to be in Iraq, has no family and a widower. He sent me a Valentines (American Greeting) and another one today. He is already telling me how much he misses me. He is a scammer!!!

By: linda

linda — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 07:45:27 +0000

anyone heard of wayne sheen!!!!!

same thing going on with him
what a beautiful man to
wants 350 for phone !!

how do i check this ip

By: maggie

maggie — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:59:58 +0000

THIS IS FROM A FORUM CHAT

Jay(new comment) Says:
January 4th, 2011 at 6:27 am
I am currently chatting with a genuine serving US soldier in Iraq. Can I just say the following:
1. They DO have laptops, phones, webcams there and they CAN use them – anyone who pulls the “its against policy to use a webcam” is not telling you the truth.
2. They can buy laptops, webcams, phones etc from their military base – my guy has just bought a new laptop with webcam while out there.
3. They ALL have a US army email address – ask for that. If it doesnt come back as .mil address, then they are faking that address. Anything thats yahoo.com, ymail.com, hotmail.com it doesnt matter if the first part is SgtYYZ, MajorABC whatever, it is a fake address.
4. Ask them for their APO address – that is the address they ALL have to receive mail. Say its to send them a care package. If it comes back vague like Sgt M Mardigan, Kabul Camp, Kabul – its fake. A true APO address DOES NOT HAVE their serving country in it.
5. No REAL soldier will ask you for money, webcams, phones etc.
6. They do not require you to ask for leave – they can do that, nor do you have to pay for that privilege.
7. Get them to email you at least once – check the originating IP address in the message source. Google will find you articles how to do this if in doubt. If it traces to Lagos, well done you have them.
8. If you DO check the IP and it traces to where the soldier has told you he is, DO NOT let your guard down. They could be one of the smart ones and using an IP proxy – these can LIE about where the email originates from, IP proxies mean the IP can be as false as everything else they tell you. My guy in Iraq his IP always traces to the US so its a useful tool but not always a reliable one.
9. If you ask them about a us military email/APO, and they disappear for a few minutes, Ive found they are either having a discussion about what you are asking for because they dont know, or they are googling it!! lol a real soldier will be able to answer quite quickly!!

Sally, Ive got REAL good at this – I had one last night that declared love at first sight over my pictures… LOL!! I had real fun with that guy – I played along with him for a little while and offered to send him a webcam and asked for his APO to get “Whats an APO?” from him… FAIL!! Comes to something when the scammeee is doing better than the scammer LOL!Please do not believe these ‘scammers’.

Guys in the US Army have plenty of money to pay for phone calls and a lot more besides. DO NOT BE FOOLED, they are playing with your good nature and kind hearts.

I received a scamming email today, and googled ‘iraq soldier scams’, not because I believed the guy, but to warn others that it was still ongoing

By: maggie

maggie — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:44:23 +0000

Please do not believe these ‘scammers’.

Guys in the US Army have plenty of money to pay for phone calls and a lot more besides. DO NOT BE FOOLED, they are playing with your good nature and kind hearts.

I received a scamming email today, and googled ‘iraq soldier scams’, not because I believed the guy, but to warn others that it was still ongoing

By: Diana.h

Diana.h — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:21:55 +0000

Have you ever heard of a Sargent Gary Johnson im talking to him now and have been for four month now and I beleave he is a scam he says hes in afgan kabul to age 42 says from norml illinos and birthday is 4-21-68 have u heard of him and yes has ask for mony for ph calls wantd 300 but I have to say sent only 25$ and well wev talk three times on ph ee argu alot cus I dont beleave him he is on a web site called mocospace.com and insite to this man I cant afored a backround chek but we only talk on yahoo messenger not email anymor try to get him to email me not respond to my last emial but wont and some pictures of him please get back to me ok

By: SHERRY

SHERRY — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 04:38:52 +0000

Hi Janie,

yeah…JOHN O’BRIEN is a scammer, no wonder he never accept my request to see his face via web cam, maybe the pictures he sent are belong to somebody else who real in military. Last 2 days he said he send me the cash by using diplomatic service due to no international transaction allowed, and he request me to pay the balance of the dlivery charge amount USD 2650, huh!!! he thought Im that so blind and stupid enough, so I just say NO!!!! then only I realise he is scammer, but well, I was well prepared for the broken heard.

Anyway Thank you for your advise Janie. But i still belive there is still many good guy in online dating web, and i wont give up on searching for love.

By: Janie Noakes

Janie Noakes — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:54:01 +0000

Catherine…Im so sorry but I accidently put Sherry’s name as you will see I was in contact with. Please keep in touch. I will always listen and help where I can.

By: Janie Noakes

Janie Noakes — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:50:06 +0000

Hi Sherry…thank you for your message. Firstly I am so sorry that you have gone through this with this guy. I have to say it wasnt me he was in contact with him but it is my closest friend who is totally devastated to know she has been scammed by this guy. I have never believed he was the real deal and I had hoped for her sake he was genuine. She did tell me he was due to come to England to see her but had to go to Australia to see his friend in January. His 13 year old son had been involved in this car accident so would be going to the States to see him. It has totally destroyed her financially and emotionally. Thank you for offering to tell me more about this guy which would be helpful and much appreciated. I am also here for you if you ever want to chat. Janie

By: Janie Noakes

Janie Noakes — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 10:03:20 +0000

Hi Sherry…I just wanted to respond to your message. I dont want to burst your bubble..this guy may well be genuine but I urge you not to receive and look after any money for him..these usually turn out to be scams..despite him not asking for any money from yourself..giving your bank details is not a risk you should take..these are sometimes where identify theft happens. Having said all of this..you know him..I dont so I hope this hasnt offended..it is meant to help.

By: Catherine Swift

Catherine Swift — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 05:32:19 +0000

Hi Janie,
I know you won’t be happy to read what I have to say, but I was scammed by Peter Ruddock Blay SSG from October till December 2010.
Said he was based in Iraq, and had a 10yr old son back home in Georgia USA.
I fell hook, line and sinker and lost money as well as my heart! He and his son Dennis were to come to Australia for the month of January and I had booked accommodation for them.
Purely by accident my daughter stumbled across soldiersperspective.us/2010/07/28the-wall-of-shame website and there were his photos. I was devastated to say the least. If you would like any more information please leave a message on this site and I will make contact with you. I am so sorry you have been yet another victim of these scumbags.

By: sherry

sherry — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 01:43:21 +0000

I have been chating for this guy more than a month, His name is John O’brien,Romanian American, an orphan, claim as Engineer for military in Iraq, he dont ask any money.He falling in love with me,and sending me a lots of pictures,he said he will end of his contract this february, and will receive sum of money for his end contract payment for last 4 years.Is it true army will received that kind of payment in cash? lately he claim want me to help him to secure the money in my bank because of unsafe condition in Iraq, and he dont have a bank account in America.

I dont know whether he is fake or real..he seems so decent and I also falling in love with him. Please help,

By: angelina

angelina — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 01:02:23 +0000

wow,i got them..usmilitarytransigrants@usa.com.I have been emotionally involve with this guy who claimed to be a us soldier serving in afghan,told me to apply for leave to come home,and gave me the above email to write too…at last i found it all scam

By: Vanessa Godfrey

Vanessa Godfrey — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 23:33:48 +0000

claims to be in iraq, offers u his accounts numbers cuz he trust you an wants you to be in charge of his money. Profess love quickly. Claims to be from Texas on Cupid but the same person is on Seniorsmeet but from las Vegas Know all the righ words, but ask him some question about base life and he can’t answ them. Refused to talk on phone cuz he spend 10 years in germany so has accent. Anyway here is the basics. He is a scammer.

By: Therese

Therese — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 21:40:29 +0000

Noticed that I spelled his name wrong in my last message, so here comes a proper warning:

SGT Tim Wells, deployed in Tallil (Iraq) as a MEDICAL DOCTOR with the AKO Landing Number: IQ3305MD. His nick name is Prince Tim.
His yahoo is:
wellsftbliss@yahoo.com

Name:Tim Wells Mathew
Date of birth: 11/02/1971
RT no: 44162288243
MOS Medic
Rank : SGT
State: Ohio
City: Ashtabula
Country U.S.A

Whatch out for this man, he does not exist!

By: Therese

Therese — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 20:09:45 +0000

Hello!
I am so sorry to admit that I have been scammed! I have been talking to the same man as Nr. 42. Barbara. SCARY!

He told me his name was SGT Tim Well Mathew, stationed in in Iraq Camp Victory, Us Army. I have seen the same picture, I am sure, and he has also asked me to e-mail ts2agent@usa.com. I checcked out their site and it seems legimit, but then the phone did not arrive.

So I did some research and found this page. And I also called Ts2 and they confirmed that I have been put to a scam..

It is such a shame – he was really nice – and yes he was kind of attractive – even though I mostly liked his kind words.. I am wondering who’s pictures he is using -quite a few actually, because I feel so sorry for that guy. I feel ok -and I am glad it stopped before he could get more money out of me. He was just too good to be true.

I have confronted him and he just asked me if I was joking – and I assume that I wont be hearning from him again.

I met him on MYSPACE -he sent me this kind letter and we e-mailed and then registered on yahoo to share pictures. His page was shut down yesterday. -perhaps because someone else figured him out too?

By: Janie Noakes

Janie Noakes — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 03:41:05 +0000

I have been reading different experiences from this website and others (thank you for setting this up Shimrit) and I am sorry to all of you it has happened to. I am trying to find out about Peter Blay Ruddock or Ruddock Peter Blay as he has been in contact with my friend for the past 4-5 months. She has fallen for his charm and belief that he is coming to the UK to be with her..making many promises that they will be together. He has retired from the US Army (supposedly last November)..but stayed on. He was due to be with her last Friday, but was waiting for his release papers to be signed)but his son was involved in a car accident, and quite rightly, he was flying back to the States to see him and would contact her when he was coming over when his son was better. She hasnt heard from him since. She called the mobile number which he had but it was an African gentleman who answered and he cut her off. The phone has remained turned off since. He has left her in a lot of debt. What has happened to her has been very similar in ways to what some of you have experienced (I have not gone into detail as I am third party, but because she is so upset and hurt by his behaviour, I have written on here and she knows I have).

Having said all this by a miracle chance he may get in touch and is who he says he is and will come..its all speculation at the moment. I have read where genuine soldiers identities have been taken and used by other nationalities to carry out the scams..this guy may exist and is totally unaware his identity has been taken..for her I really do hope he is for real. There are so many similarities to the accounts of people’s experiences with my friends..thats why I am trying to help her. I could go on trying to analyse but at present there doesnt seem to be any answers. The US CID have posted a warning on a site and it is worth a read.

By: Janie Noakes

Janie Noakes — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 18:30:24 +0000

Sorry I should have said he was based in Iraq.

By: Janie Noakes

Janie Noakes — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 18:27:44 +0000

Hi…I am interested to hear from anyone who has heard of Peter Blay Ruddock, who said he was Staff Officer to General Petraus, Head of US Army. His said he came from Atlanta but his naval base was at Norfolk Virginia. It appears he is a fake.

By: Belina

Belina — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:26:56 +0000

My Sister is I believe being scammed by a Raymond MKlose. says he’s from Kent and and that his wife died giving birth to their son JD (John)who is currently living with his aunt. His father is dead and his mother is in a wheelchair being looked after by his aunt. He is apparently a secret agent, psychlogist, out in bahgdad. he has send many photos of a your good looking man. A photo of his ‘son’ when asked one with both him and his son . Guess what? In an album somewhere. Has anyone else been scammed by him? Such a sick thing to do preying on vunerable women. He has only asked for money once to top up his pager.