Scammers pretending to be Ukrainian soldiers to trick people into sending them money.
🔎 How They Operate
- They pose as male soldiers targeting women or female soldiers targeting men.
- They stalk official Ukrainian accounts (such as the President of Ukraine or the Ukrainian Army) and leave spammy comments like:
- “Thanks for your support, please send me a message.”
- Once you reply, they pressure you to move to Telegram, Signal, WhatsApp, or Google Chat.
- They also use military ID´s to look "real" mostly are fake but they are real ID´s that real soldiers have posted on social media.
🎭 The Lies They Tell
- Romance Scam: Claiming to be a widower (e.g., “my wife died, I’m lonely”) to build trust and emotional attachment.
- Tragedy Stories: Saying they haven’t eaten in days and need money for food.
- Military Needs: Pretending they require funds for ammo, drones, or supplies to “help the war effort.”
💸 Payment Methods They Demand
They often ask victims to send money through:
- PayPal
- Bitcoin / crypto
- CashApp
- Gift cards
🚨 Red Flags to Watch For
- Anyone claiming to be a soldier asking strangers for money.
- Requests to move conversations off social media.
- Emotional stories designed to make you feel guilty or responsible.
- Pressure to pay using untraceable methods.
- Asking you how long you have been following the war
- Urgency tactics: saying “you must send money in the next 30 minutes on PayPal” or risk something bad happening.
- misspelled names
✅ How to Stay Safe
- Never respond to private messages from people claiming to be soldiers.
- Never send money or gift cards to strangers online.
- Donate only to real, verified organizations and charities.
- Block and report suspicious accounts immediately.
- Remember: real soldiers are supported by their government — not random individuals online.
🔐 Stay alert and share this warning to protect others.
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