Have any of you been contacted by a fake Face Book account claiming to be Active Military in Iraq?

SrA Marlin Taylor — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 13:35:17 -0400

The last two weeks I have had 3 different people claiming to be Active Military stationed in Iraq try and friend me. Once I do this they start a conversation. Within 5 minutes they are asking for "Hope Packages". When I check the Face Book page of the "Person" sending me these messages, they are blank with maybe 1 friend and 2-5 photos. They can not answer to a question that uses slightly above standard English words. I just want all of you that are post military to be warned about these scammers.

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 20 at 2015 1:36 PM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 13:36:19 -0400

I have not, but my Facebook account is fairly locked down.

Response by MAJ Jim Steven made Oct 20 at 2015 1:51 PM

MAJ Jim Steven — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 13:51:26 -0400

i dont know exactly how you randomly friend request people based on similar interests or proximity...
For instance...I am single. I occasionally get a random friend request from a cute, young woman...and I know its bogus because they have nothing on their profile - and I wonder how they 'found' me..
but to answer your question, no, no solitications in the manner similar to what you are describing...

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 20 at 2015 2:03 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 14:03:56 -0400

I cannot begin to list all the ways that Facebook and other prominent social media platforms are becoming increasingly dangerous for anyone working for or retired from the U.S. Armed Forces or civilian law enforcement agencies. If some nefarious foreign or domestic thug hacks this site...

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 20 at 2015 3:31 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 15:31:30 -0400

Not on FB, but I get countless emails from "Soldiers" that tell me they are in Afghanistan and need help to move monies they found in Iraq.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Oct 20 at 2015 7:03 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 19:03:59 -0400

I feel fortunate to receive the emails from Africa from a person who wants to give me tons of money for a little money from me.

Response by SGT William Howell made Oct 21 at 2015 1:00 PM

SGT William Howell — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 13:00:56 -0400

I had my FB pictures stolen and used to try and scam women out of money. My pics are all private now.