Information on romance scams and scammers.
by zsegundo78 Fri Feb 15, 2013 6:32 pm
Hi All

I saw this site and I'm very interested to join and uncover the ideas and advice of the other people. I don't have any idea and never heard about this scam through this network sites (ex Face book etc.) until lately that I found out me myself is being scammed. It’s very ungrateful that many very bad people using this army photos to create a fake profile photos and use to scammed innocent people who are genuinely looking for love. I encounter this profile friend request on my Face book before I accepted it I saw the photo's are clear and do doubt’s that his an Army because the photos are clear and real because the uniform and background of the photo is quite right that his in an Army base so I didn’t hesitate to accept the request. Later on he asked to be friend and communicate and express his desire until I feel in love. The person behind the photo is quite smart and played very well to be that real Army in the photo that I don't need to ask for the webcam in the first place. Yes He also said that his US Army and stationed in Kabul and on a special team. With no idea at all in regards to Army's life I believed his story until then I start to send money when he told me that his Captain encounter a problem in the Custom while on his way to Africa for a peace keeping mission because his caught about the big money on his position and that money is not official because they both only get that one as a reward while on mission in Kabul so the Captain have to deposit it in their account his fear that the Captain will give also his name to the US Army office in the US and lost his Job and sent to jail if he will not help him pay the amount the Custom is asking so for my stupidity and feeling to him I send the money. So after that the said issue he ask me that he want to come for a visit but before hand I have to email his Captain to ask for a month holiday and to help him obtain permission to the Commanding officer so I did and exchange email to this person called himself as the Captain the answer and response is also correct & I can't see any doubts. I did what they told me because they said they can't access their money while in the camp so they asked me to provide money for his air ticket first with all my question and suggestion they let me make believed it’s all true and because I follow my heart and not my mind I send the money. Before the day of the said departure I asked them to send me the copy of air ticket and they did but it's not the real copy just the important details because it’s a night time and no scanner in his barracks , & I still believe so before the time of departure we still talk so he told me to call if his in Dubai and yes on the exact time he call with Dubai number but it alerts me because after 4 hrs he should be in China and China to Australia but he called and said that his stock in Dubai because they asked him for Basic Travel Allowance of $2000 USD before he can join the transit. This give me a very bad feeling that I don't like to send money any more so I have to ring the KLM office here stated where they buy the ticket and find out that the name is not booked and they told me that it’s a SCAM and the ticket is fake. I call the person on the number he used and even I know my phone bills will go up I talk to him a little longer and to find out that his accent is not American and Nigerian. This is only the time I have to alert myself that SCAM is Real that I did not pay attention in the first place because I did never heard and encounter in my life before. So I start to do my search and found this site and other warnings about this world wide problem of Scams. So Sad and very disgrace that this people especially in Nigerian is using this innocent Army Photos to SCAM innocent, good women all over the world to let them fall in love and scam their money.
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by jolly_roger Sat Feb 16, 2013 2:24 am
Welcome to the forums zsegundo78.
What you describe is a military type scam. All too common I'm sad to say. The forum here is littered with them and I'm both angry and sorry the scammer has wasted your time. If you scroll to the top of this page, you will see the site search box on the right hand side. Type the words military scam or something similar and the resuts shown on the screen will amaze you. Could you please post the email address or addresses of the scammer. Name the shifty trickster used and if possible also publish an email header. Publishing some text where they asked you to send money would be great.
by Dotti Sat Feb 16, 2013 2:35 am
Welcome to Scamwarners!

I wish better circumstances brought you here. I'm sorry that you have been scammed by this low-life.

As you have already learned, you were never dealing with anyone connected to the US military. The scammer, who is African, makes his living lying to (and stealing from) innocent people. What these scammers say about the US military is far from true.

These scammers have tens of thousands of profiles on dating sites and social networking sites using stolen photos of innocent soldiers. In some cases, they have even used photos of soldiers who were killed in action. I personally have encountered thousands of soldier profiles, and I have not encountered even one real soldier stationed overseas who is online looking for a new romance with someone they have never met. The truth is, they have more important things to worry about.

Unfortunately, as long as they have a chance to make a lot of money with very little risk of punishment, these scammers will continue. That's why posting information and educating potential victims is so important. Since your scammer may still be targeting others with the same name and/or the same scripted email, posting your scammer's name, email address, and early messages may help to prevent him getting another target's money.

Hopefully, one day we will reach a point where these scammers cannot succeed.

Need to post photos? http://scamwarners.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=3219
Are you a victim of a romance scam? Read here for advice and FAQ's.
by Maratya Sat Feb 16, 2013 11:38 am
oh!!i CAN TELL YOU THAT
I´m a very lucker woman cause i found this website before I sent any money to that scammer.Before I found this website I did not know anything at all about scammers. It was a far hell...but I woked up 45 seconds before the end of the game...
I am so sorry for you...
by zsegundo78 Sat Feb 16, 2013 2:30 pm
Thank you very much for all the message and I'm glad to hear all your sympathy. Yes this is the response to my email when the actor said I have to send email to the person they name Captain Kenny Alvin Madini in regards to his one month holiday leave.
The other email is [email protected] I can't send email because he did never once email me back he answer on the FB.

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From: Kenny Alvin Madini <[email protected]>
To: xxxxxx - removed poster's email address - Jillian
Subject: RE: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
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How are you doing? I am sorry for my delay in response t your email which y=
ou sent to me. I was waiting until I get a feedback from our commanding off=
icer before I write to you Sequel to the email I got from you requesting my=
assistance to help you obtain a leave permission for my friend Hogan

I understand and admire the bond that exist between you and my friend and I=
vowed to make sure i do my best for you. The first time I made the request=
from my commanding officer it was rejected and He gave me so many reasons =
why your friend have to stay with the rest of the troops. Your friend is an=
intelligent and brave young man with open heart and he is loved by all.

When I made my request clearer to them=2C they asked me several questions a=
nd one of the questions is if his security is guaranteed or not. I told the=
m yes that I am giving them my word. Also they asked me who he is going to =
visit and I told them.

So here are the conditions they gave me.The officer made it clear that US g=
overnment will not assist in the expenses of his leave=2C including feeding=
and his salary will not be paid for that period of one month he will be aw=
ay. Also they stated that they must see his flight ticket and travailing al=
lowance before they will give him permission to leave.

You have to also bear in my mind that he do not need any visa to visit your=
country so there is no need for you to request a one month visa for him.

My dear they request that I have to provide the following before they relea=
se him.

$1800 USD for his ticket=2C $500 USD to secure an access to an Australian =
security secret service permit for my friend. Also let me the expected date=
of departure and the name and residential address of the person Hogan is v=
isiting.
I do not know how you can come about this but please I will not be happy if=
you and Hogan disappoint me as it will bring down my respect in the camp.

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t time I made the request from my commanding officer it was rejected and He=
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guaranteed or not. I told them yes that I am giving them my word. Also the=
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by zsegundo78 Sat Feb 16, 2013 2:59 pm
I'm worried because they have all my complete details, contact numbers and address. I know this is far from Nigeria and Africa and it's not just easy to come here but I just hope that they don't have any member here in my Country as its scares me. The name of the person I used to talk to is "'STEPHEN HOGAN" sorry to publish this name if this is the real name of the Soldier I am very sorry but to let other’s know and to warn that this or his name is used by SCAMMERS to scam. Here are the numbers that they use to contact me as well. +971528391241,+2348035163406, and 2348063597724. The name of the person they use for me to send the money. RUTH E MULL. Bethlehem Pennsylvania, ANNE CORRIE, 42 Divisional Quaters Abuja Nigeria this is where the money successfully sends over there is still two names but I deleted it without saving. The fake profile and the photos of the Soldier is still on my account it's just like a horror every time I saw it and reading the messages that sounds good to be true. It make me sick knowing that his not real and that is just being used by a very bad devil Scammers. I did not delete it yet as I'm waiting for the response from the iC3 and EFCC Nigeria hope they will response on my complain..I'm willing and happy to help to warn others that's why I don't hesitate to publish all of this
by began steele Sat Feb 16, 2013 3:57 pm
zsegundo I have your scammer already.
I will add more info for you soon and the photos
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004920096013
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Hogan Steven Nigerian style name
Worked at The U.S. Army
Studied at US Military Academy, West Point
Lives in Kabul, Afghanistan
From Greenville, South Carolina

http://www.blackplanet.com/hogan22/
hogan22
Member Since: February 14, 2013
Sex: Male
Age: 32
Last Login: Yesterday
Location: New York, NY
Race: Native American
Zodiac: Taurus

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We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm. ~~ George Orwell.
by Maratya Sat Feb 16, 2013 5:52 pm
This profile on Facebook has only 7 friends.... Women. Of course.... Seven wHo are being stolen
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by zsegundo78 Sat Feb 16, 2013 6:04 pm
Wow amazing yeah that's its exactly the right photos I have in my account.. and now it's very disgusting they are still continuing to prey this devil scammers. I'm eager to know what happen next and Are this photo's a real photo of the Soldier or its the photo of the Scammer?
Thanks very much and yes please update me more about it and what to do to prevent my Fb account and emails..
by began steele Sat Feb 16, 2013 7:43 pm
The soldier in the photos is real enough except he is a victim who had his pictures stolen by scammer, All you have been told is invention.Soldiers on active service are not going to leave job and hike off to see someone they have never met. They do not have to pay for leave. If on active service they won't get it anyway. They have full access to money credit cards etc, computers, phone etc. Possibly more than you have. You never have to send money to US Forces or soldiers. You cannot ask for leave.Special Forces soldiers will never tell anyone what they do, not even their wives. Do not contact the scammer and tell him nothing.

We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm. ~~ George Orwell.
by began steele Sat Feb 16, 2013 7:57 pm
I sent warnings on facebook and got this reply. It is the usual box of gold/parcel scam, which even if true which it is not-he stole. Not a word of truth is in that tale he told the victim. She is lucky to have escaped. I do a lot of work behind the scenes. I get great rewards like this.
Hello
I can not believe this! He just sent me an email and sent me a scanned marriage form to fill in. I have been communicating with him for a month and a half - he has such good english and is so believable. He said he was sending me a package with private photos and some gold he received on a secret mission in Afghanistan but his colleague Ken Alvin Madini had to bring the package with him to Africa to send it. And he said he gave them 500 dollars to send it to me but Anne Corrie company rang me during the week looking for the balance of $1380 to send the package. I just received an email from him to send the money or they will keep the package. He told me for the sake of our future to send it. I was going to send them $880. I have never come across such a convincing person in my life! I am devastated!

He also worked in conjunction with a guy called Kenny Alvin Madini who he said was in the British army stationed in Afghanistan. I also received mail from him as he said he was sent on a mission to Africa. His email address is [email protected]

The delivery company looking for the money is a company called Mrs. Anne Corrie and their email address is [email protected] and they rang me a few times looking for the money. Their phone number is +2348035163406
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We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm. ~~ George Orwell.
by zsegundo78 Sat Feb 16, 2013 8:13 pm
Wow Soooo heartbreaking, sad and so terrifying to know about this scam issues. I hated too much that this Scammers are smart to turn the life of innocent people upside down and feel sorry as well to this innocent Soldiers that they don't have any idea at all that there photos are being used to scam innocent women and a reason that turn their lives upside down. At least I learned a lot, an experienced that is not that easy but its hard to forget for a lifetime but anyway this not only a reason to destroy our lives but reason to move on. A Lesson that next time don't follow the hearts says but to follow our minds. YES I wont contact them and don't say anything. So can I already BLOCKED the profiles in my account now?
by zsegundo78 Sat Feb 16, 2013 8:22 pm
Yeah that is exactly right that's what they said to me as well they also mention about marriage forms etc, the same names of person KENNY ALVIN MADINI and ANNE CORRIE that they mention that this lady is working at the Custom in Nigeria. but the amount they asked me is $1500 USD. So this means they already scam earlier women before me and Is there any possible thing to find out about this people?
by began steele Sat Feb 16, 2013 9:32 pm
zsegundo78 and Maratya Yes Quite and do I have all the links you know of? You should block it all and say nothing. However we now see his mode of working the scam so increase the effectiveness of the warnings. This is why we want the text because he is not educated as he sounds, he uses a script that he just reworks. He is probably barely educated and just does this all the time.Thankfully, using your information I was able to track down some of his potential victims and warn them. He is probably unaware there has been a development in the scam and he is not getting the money after all. :dancebaby: :party: :laugh-s:
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We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm. ~~ George Orwell.
by began steele Sat Feb 16, 2013 9:54 pm
Phone number is Nigeria. +2348035163406
Links to other use in scams.
http://scamwarners.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=51660 [email protected]
Pet scam http://www.breederinfocenter.com/index. ... 0517095057
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Fake address
dave
Contact: NIna
catholic prayer ministry elele
porthacot, river 234
UNITED KINGDOM
Phone: +2348035163406

http://www.419scam.org/419-phone-2012-08.htm Fake lottery.
http://damnspamandscams.blogspot.co.uk/ ... mbers.html David Muller again
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004423350079

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[email protected]
Ken Alvin Madini
Colonel at U.S Army
It's Complicated

Pictures stolen from here. http://www.starnow.com.au/ericcampbell

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