Military Romance Scams: What to Look For: What to Look For
There are a variety of words and phrases used by scammers to hook unsuspecting men and women into relationships. Here are some examples:
They claim to be in the Ukrainian militaryThey say they are looking for an honest woman.They say they have a child or children being cared for by a nanny or other guardian.They profess their love almost immediately.
They refer to you as "my love," "my darling" or any other affectionate term almost immediately.They tell you they cannot wait to be with you.They tell you they cannot talk on the phone or via webcam for security reasons.They tell you they are sending you something (money, jewelry) through a diplomat.They claim to be in the U.S. military; however, their English and grammar do not match that of someone born and raised in the United States.They claim to be in the Ukrainian militaryThey say they are looking for an honest woman.They note that their parents, wife or husband is deceased.They say they have a child or children being cared for by a nanny or other guardian.They profess their love almost immediately.
They refer to you as "my love," "my darling" or any other affectionate term almost immediately.They tell you they cannot wait to be with you.They tell you they cannot talk on the phone or via webcam for security reasons.They tell you they are sending you something (money, jewelry) through a diplomat.They claim to be in the U.S. military; however, their English and grammar do not match that of someone born and raised in the United States.Stay Safe, Stay Alerted, Don´t Get SCAMMED!
