Category: Military Scams
Posted on September 8, 2015
The Ever Evolving Nigerian Scam
I’ve written about Nigerian scammers for about 10 years now. Over the years, they have morphed with the changing of times and different technology. When the wars kicked off in Iraq and Afghanistan, the guys that used to… Read More
Updated on November 22, 2013
UPDATE – Richard Ruffert Doubles Down
UPDATE: It’s been brought to my attention that the entire kingdom of Saudi Arabia was technically a combat zone. So, I would like to clarify that in terms of being in a country designated a combat zone, Mr…. Read More
Updated on March 26, 2018
UPDATE – Richard Ruffert: Fraud
UPDATE: It’s been brought to my attention that the entire kingdom of Saudi Arabia was technically a combat zone. So, I would like to clarify that in terms of being in a country designated a combat zone, Mr…. Read More
Updated on December 13, 2017
The Nigerian Leave Request Scam
UPDATE: This Ain’t Hell writes about who you can contact if you believe you have been scammed and the person is posing as a US military member. The Nigerian military scammers think they’re pretty smart. I guess they… Read More
Updated on December 12, 2012
New Military Scams Emerging
African scammers are being forced to change their operating procedures for scamming women across the globe. We have had a lot of success here identifying the identities, profiles, emails, and user names of those that have stolen photos… Read More
Updated on September 16, 2012
Glamour Magazine Covers Military Dating Scams
I’ve been working with Glamour for a few months to help draw attention to women about the prolific scams using online dating sites. I’ve been writing about these scams, especially those using photos of troops, for about six… Read More
Updated on September 5, 2012
The Bomb Drops On Ryan Zull
Remember this guy from St. Charles, MO? In my updated post about Ryan Zull I noted several oddities about his uniform. My father, who spent 45 years in the Navy uniform, helped me with some of the specifics… Read More
Updated on September 4, 2012
Ryan Zull Scam Update
I’ve tried numerous times to reach Ryan Zull’s attorney, Scott Simpson. Ryan won’t respond to the accusations against him and his attorney won’t return numerous phone calls and an email asking for information.
Updated on October 14, 2011
Still Scamming
The following email has been sent to me numerous times that supposedly comes from “SGT Robert Grey.” From: Deployed embark Usarmy To: Sent: Mon, Mar 24, 2011 13:21 am Subject: Policies and instruction.pdf Dear Mrs In regards to… Read More
Updated on October 14, 2011
Craigslist/eBay Scam
I am glad that I am not as dumb as some people hope that I am. I have been looking for a deal on a vehicle on Craigslist and eBay for several months now. The other day I… Read More
Updated on October 14, 2011
CG of 3rd Infantry Division Targeted in Nigerian Scams
As a combat hardened Dog Faced Soldier, I found this story incredible from Savannah Morning News: Ginger Cucolo knew something was fishy when her husband’s online Skype account still wasn’t set up for video calls. Then… Read More
Updated on October 14, 2011
A Call to Arms Against Nigerian Scammers
To all the victims of these Nigerian scams, both the Soldiers and the ladies, I need your help in spreading the word. I have been contacted by numerous media outlets across the country asking if I know of… Read More
Updated on August 1, 2013
[UPDATE] The “Face” of Military Dating Scams – The Wall of Shame
UPDATE: This Ain’t Hell writes about who you can contact if you believe you have been scammed and the person is posing as a US military member. UPDATE (29 Jul 2010): Hooboy! That CNN piece has brought in… Read More
Updated on October 14, 2011
The Hunter Becomes the Hunted (A Nigerian Scam)
I’ve been covering these military dating scams for a number of years from the early days when the emails were simply “you won a kabillion dollars in an internet lottery”. The latest buzz that seems to be working… Read More
Updated on November 22, 2013
[UPDATE] Michael Yon for Executive Director of Code Pink!!
[UPDATE] Michael Yon just banned me from his FB page for my investigative journalism and exposing him for the incompetent reporter he is. The polls are open! Michael Yon yesterday published a “letter” from a “Soldier” in Afghanistan…. Read More