Military romance scam
This is when criminals (YES MORE THEN ONE) steal photos of military soldiers and generals to create fake profiles on Facebook and other social media platforms and dating sites, then begins a relationship with a victim with the ultimate goal of stealing your money and stealing your identity.
The soldier or general in the stolen photos is a VICTIM! Not a a scammer!
NO MILITARY IS STUCK UP IN A TREE ANYWHERE
DO NOT USE WHATSAPP
DO NOT USE HANGOUTS
NEVER GIVE STRANGERS MONEY
NEVER GIVE STRANGERS GIFT CARDS
NEVER BUY OR INVEST IN BITCOINS OR CRYPTOCURRENCY