Ask Anthony: Facebook user scammed into sending 'soldier' $150,000
Facebook150000false-soldier claim and general expertwarning. Soldierpersona not militaryculpability/operatorcountry.
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| Observation month | Matching URLs | All included URLs | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 263 | 591 | 44.5% |
| Feb 2025 | 405 | 1,629 | 24.9% |
| Mar 2025 | 291 | 561 | 51.9% |
| Apr 2025 | 121 | 390 | 31.0% |
| May 2025 | 113 | 398 | 28.4% |
| Jun 2025 | 82 | 209 | 39.2% |
| Jul 2025 | 132 | 522 | 25.3% |
| Aug 2025 | 129 | 447 | 28.9% |
| Sep 2025 | 161 | 613 | 26.3% |
| Oct 2025 | 128 | 483 | 26.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 118 | 392 | 30.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 91 | 333 | 27.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 523 | 530 | 98.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 1,101 | 1,106 | 99.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 358 | 360 | 99.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 485 | 491 | 98.8% |
| May 2026 | 779 | 785 | 99.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 594 | 842 | 70.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 658 | 1,143 | 57.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 272 | 640 | 42.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 147 | 638 | 23.0% |
| Oct 2026 | 8 | 30 | 26.7% |
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Facebook150000false-soldier claim and general expertwarning. Soldierpersona not militaryculpability/operatorcountry.
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Research & trendsAustralian warning and revealedFilipino scammer script after international raid. Raid subtype/search distinct from arrest/conviction; nationality notactual Philippine operation on its own.
Reported caseAustralian warning and revealedFilipino scammer script after international raid. Raid subtype/search distinct from arrest/conviction; nationality notactual Philippine operation on its own.
Reported caseAustralian warning and revealedFilipino scammer script after international raid. Raid subtype/search distinct from arrest/conviction; nationality notactual Philippine operation on its own.
Reported caseAustralian warning and revealedFilipino scammer script after international raid. Raid subtype/search distinct from arrest/conviction; nationality notactual Philippine operation on its own.
Reported caseAustralian warning and revealedFilipino scammer script after international raid. Raid subtype/search distinct from arrest/conviction; nationality notactual Philippine operation on its own.
Reported caseAustralian warning and revealedFilipino scammer script after international raid. Raid subtype/search distinct from arrest/conviction; nationality notactual Philippine operation on its own.
Reported caseAustralian warning and revealedFilipino scammer script after international raid. Raid subtype/search distinct from arrest/conviction; nationality notactual Philippine operation on its own.
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Research & trendsAustralian warning and revealedFilipino scammer script after international raid. Raid subtype/search distinct from arrest/conviction; nationality notactual Philippine operation on its own.
Reported caseAustralian warning and revealedFilipino scammer script after international raid. Raid subtype/search distinct from arrest/conviction; nationality notactual Philippine operation on its own.
Reported caseAustralian warning and revealedFilipino scammer script after international raid. Raid subtype/search distinct from arrest/conviction; nationality notactual Philippine operation on its own.
Reported caseAustralian warning and revealedFilipino scammer script after international raid. Raid subtype/search distinct from arrest/conviction; nationality notactual Philippine operation on its own.
Reported casePolice warning describing manipulation to send money; definition not actual individual payment.
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Prevention & supportAustralian warning and revealedFilipino scammer script after international raid. Raid subtype/search distinct from arrest/conviction; nationality notactual Philippine operation on its own.
Reported caseAustralian warning and revealedFilipino scammer script after international raid. Raid subtype/search distinct from arrest/conviction; nationality notactual Philippine operation on its own.
Reported caseAustralian warning and revealedFilipino scammer script after international raid. Raid subtype/search distinct from arrest/conviction; nationality notactual Philippine operation on its own.
Reported caseMilitary/celebrity/fakeagency prevention examples; personation not automaticidentitydocumentoffense.
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