A military scammer is an individual who pretends to be a member of the military to scam people out of money or personal information. They create fake profiles on online dating sites, social media, or other forms of communication, and build relationships with individuals, often targeting those who are lonely or vulnerable.
They claim to be serving overseas and use emotional appeals to ask for money or personal information, such as claiming a family emergency or being a victim of a financial scam. It is important to be cautious when meeting someone online, never send money or personal information unless you've met in person, be suspicious of those who ask for money or financial information early in a relationship and cannot provide verifiable information, and check with the Department of Defense for verification.