How do you find out if someone is a real soldier?

How do you find out if someone is a real soldier?

You want to find out if the person is (A) the identity that they claim to be and (B) a real soldier. The best method for doing this is to use a background checking company, the easiest ones to access being online. These organizations will use minimal information to do a “deep-dive” on the person in question. They use things like names, photos etc.

How can you confirm a soldier’s identity?

There are also other ways you can confirm a soldier’s identity. Sometimes scammers will send falsified military documents to “prove” they are who they claim to be. You can find common false documents that have been used many times in these cases on the internet.

What are some signs that someone in the military is scamming you?

If they ask for money, it is a scam. Commanding officer calls. Commanding officers in the United States military do not call girlfriends, fiancées or family members asking for money. If they ask for money, this is a scam. Can’t get internet, food or travel money.

How did you meet a sergeant in the Army on Facebook?

I met a sergeant in the Army on Facebook from the Zoosk dating site. We have been texting since May. His name is Sgt. Larry Williams, and he was in Afghanistan from Fort Campbell. He started asking me to send $400 for a secure phone line. I tried to raise the money but was making myself sick trying.

How to verify someone’s military service?

Fortunately, you have some options. Below are 6 ways to verify someone’s military service. The first method that you’ll come across when doing a search for something like “verify military service” is the Defense Finance and Accounting Service, otherwise known as DFAS.

Is it common for people to lie about being in the military?

Unfortunately, this is also very common in the world of the U.S. Military. There are sorry individuals that exaggerate what they did while in service, or lie altogether about being a soldier or veteran. For this reason, it’s sometimes necessary to verify if someone actually served or is serving in the US military.