🚨 A DOCTOR WANTS TO BE YOUR FRIEND

Have you ever received a friend request from someone claiming to be a doctor, surgeon, or medical professional working overseas?

Perhaps the profile shows an attractive person in medical scrubs, a white coat, or a hospital setting.

The story sounds impressive. A successful career, a humanitarian mission, and a life dedicated to helping others.

But why would a complete stranger suddenly want to become part of your life?

Why do scammers choose doctors?

Doctors are generally associated with intelligence, compassion, responsibility, and trust.

Scammers take advantage of that reputation by stealing photos and creating fake identities.

They may claim to be orthopedic surgeons, military doctors, United Nations medical officers, or humanitarian workers serving in conflict zones.

These stories help explain why they cannot meet, why video calls are difficult, or why their personal circumstances seem unusual.

The excuses that follow

A supposed doctor may claim they are unable to access a bank account, leave an overseas assignment, or receive a package without financial help.

Some invent emergencies involving medical supplies, travel arrangements, contracts, or early retirement.

These are common warning signs of romance fraud.

But remember, the scam may have started long before anyone asked for money.

The forgotten victims of identity theft

The doctors and medical professionals whose photographs are stolen are also victims.

Their images may appear on hundreds of fake accounts without their permission.

If you discover that someone has been using a stolen identity, please do not contact the real person to ask questions, seek explanations, or warn them.

They are not responsible for the scammer's actions and deserve their privacy.

Think before you accept

Not every doctor on social media is fake. However, a medical title, professional photograph, or impressive career does not prove someone's identity.

Be cautious when strangers approach you unexpectedly, especially when their stories involve overseas assignments, personal tragedies, romantic promises, or financial emergencies.

A scammer doesn't need your money to begin manipulating you. Sometimes, all it takes is one accepted friend

🎥 For more information and real examples of stolen identities used in romance scams, please visit our ScamHaters United YouTube channel and watch our latest video from the Some Thoughts series.

💡 Be smart on the internet.
🙅🏻‍♀️ Don't become the next victim.
🚨 Stay alert.
💔 Protect your heart.
💸 Protect your wallet.

 

 Beware of romance scams using oil rig stories.

Name: Lewis Armstrong

Date of birth: 04/16/1979

Phone: +14173931222

Emails: lewisarmstrong0000@gmail.com

lewisarmstrongmo@gmail.com

Living in America, living in the city of Monett and would soon leave for Scotland to the Stena Don platform.

Met on the Tandem application and after some time we moved to WhatsApp. It was really primarily about English, he even created some English tests for me and corrected me. It felt very natural to me, especially because he used short videos on WhatsApp, which I also attach. 

Why I started to deal with it was that he wanted me to register on his account and then wanted me to pay something. I resolutely refused.

This scam uses several A. I. photos to prove they are an oil,rig engineer. 

They are using stolen photos of Eric Powell. His images have been stolen and used by scammers for many years. He will never randomly contact you and ask for money. He does not go by any other names. 

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.

Note…..This is from a story a victim has sent in.

🚨 SCAM WARNING: DR. AKIF TAŞDEMIR

 ⚠️ Criminals are stealing Dr. Akif Taşdemir's identity, photos, and videos and using them in online romance scams.

These online scammers are actively using his photos and profile information across social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X, as well as Dating sites and messaging apps like Messenger, WhatsApp, Google Chat, Telegram, and Zangi.

Here are a few examples:

👉 Real, genuine doctors do NOT go looking on social media to contact women.

👉 Real, genuine doctors do NOT post your photo on their social media and leave a love note for you to see or ask you to send them a friend request.

Here is an example of a TikTok account using stolen photos, information, and videos of Dr. Akif Taşdemir

Please look at where this account originated. 

🚨 BEWARE OF MANIPULATED VIDEOS!

Criminals are creating fake profiles and altering his photos and videos with fake tears, misleading voiceovers and emotional stories to deceive people.

Here are two examples from this fake account, which claimed his real account was hacked and that he created this second account. 

In one example, scammers added fake tears and a voiceover pretending to be him.

In another, they used footage of him with his child and added a voiceover claiming his child needs a mother.

🚨 DON'T BE FOOLED!

👉 The photos and videos may be real, but the stories and voices are NOT!

👉 Dr. Akif Taşdemir is NOT looking for romantic relationships on social media.

👉 He is NOT contacting strangers through fake profiles to start romantic relationships.

👉 He does NOT ask strangers for money, gifts or financial assistance.

🚨 IF YOU RECEIVE A FRIEND REQUEST OR MESSAGE FROM SOMEONE USING DR. AKIF TAŞDEMIR’S PHOTOS AND CLAIMING TO BE HIM, IT IS AN IMPOSTOR, NOT THE REAL DOCTOR!

🚨 IF YOU ARE ALREADY IN CONTACT WITH SOMEONE CLAIMING TO BE DR. AKIF TAŞDEMIR:

❌ Stop communicating immediately.

❌ Do NOT send money, gift cards or cryptocurrency.

❌ Do NOT share personal or financial information.

✅ REPORT AND BLOCK THE FAKE ACCOUNT!

🚩Each time you receive a friend or follower request from a stranger, it will be a scammer.  

🚩Scams begin the moment you accept strangers, not the time the scammer asks for money

🚩Never accept a friend request from someone you don't know.

🚩A relationship online where he came to you as a stranger, loved you quickly, manipulated you and asked for money/cards or gifts for any reason is always a scam. 

🚩 Never send money or gift card(s) to someone you’ve never met in person. You will lose your money, and you will never be able to get it back.

💡 Be smart on the internet.

🙅🏻‍♀️ Don't become the next victim.

🚨 Stay alert.

💔 Protect your heart.

💸 Protect your wallet.

For more about online romance scams, including educational videos, warning clips about stolen identities, and other scam awareness content, please visit the ScamHaters United YouTube channel.

 Please listen to Jack Gentry.....

He goes through his TikTok and literally blocks 50 accounts a day. Many more are created every single day. There are many fake accounts using his stolen identity on TikTok and they have a lot of followers.

His real TikTok has over 1.7 million followers. His Instagram is verified.

Learn how to be safe on social media. Talking to strangers is not safe.

Just remember to STOP, THINK, and VERIFY.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Jersey Jon

 Please listen to Jersey Jon.....

There are many fake accounts using his name and photos. They contact people as ask them if they have been a victim of a scam. They will claim they can get your money back. They will ask for money to help you.

No one can your money back. They are recovery scammers. They are just scammers that will take more of your money. Never send money to strangers.

Please make sure to report the fake accounts. Stay safe on social media. Stay informed.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.

MARIA FAGERSTRÖM (MariaThePilot) identity Stolen & Used in Online Romance Scams

 Maria Fagerström is a Swedish airline pilot known on social media as MariaThePilot. She is a Boeing 737 pilot who lives in Spain with her partner, Viktor Fors, who is also an airline pilot.

⚠️ Her identity, photos and videos are being stolen by criminals and used in online romance scams.

Scammers create fake profiles using Maria's stolen photos to contact people on social media, dating sites, and messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Google Chat.

They use her identity to gain trust, build emotional connections and eventually trick victims into sending money, gift cards or cryptocurrency.

Please note: The photos may be real, but the person behind the fake profile is NOT!

👉 Maria is NOT looking for any online relationship.

👉 She is NOT the person contacting anybody through her profile or any fake accounts.

👉 She does NOT need or ask anybody for money, gifts or financial assistance.

🚨 If someone approaches you romantically using Maria's stolen identity, you are talking to an impostor; NOT the real her!

🚨 If you are already communicating with someone claiming to be Maria, stop communicating.

👉 REPORT AND BLOCK! 👈

For more about online romance scams, including educational videos, warning clips about stolen identities, and other scam awareness content, please visit the ScamHaters United YouTube Channel. 

 ❤️ ROMANCE: THE FEELING THEY EXPLOIT

What does romance really mean?

Romance is the feeling of being loved, valued, understood, desired, and emotionally connected to another person. It is built on trust, honesty, affection, respect, and shared experiences.

💔 HOW DO ROMANCE SCAMMERS USE IT AGAINST YOU?

Scammers imitate romance to create an emotional attachment they can exploit.

❤️ They imitate affection. They call you my love, sweetheart, babe, or my queen to make you feel special and wanted.

❤️ They create a fantasy. They talk about marriage, growing old together, meeting in person, and building a future they may never intend to share.

❤️ They rush emotional intimacy. They declare love quickly, shower you with attention, and make you believe you have found your soulmate.

❤️ They build trust to lower your guard. They share convincing stories, pretend to understand your struggles, and mirror your hopes, values, and dreams.

❤️ They make you emotionally dependent. They become part of your daily routine, making you miss them, worry about them, and prioritize their needs.

❤️ They turn love into leverage. Once your feelings are involved, emergencies, travel expenses, medical bills, military leave, cryptocurrency, or other financial demands may follow.

❤️ They use your hope against you. When something does not make sense, they offer explanations, promises, and excuses to keep you believing.

🚩 THE HARDEST TRUTH

You may genuinely feel love, even when the person behind the profile is not who they claim to be.

Your feelings can be real. Their identity, promises, and intentions may be entirely fabricated.

Real love does not require you to prove your devotion by sending money, keeping secrets, or ignoring warning signs.

🛑 Stop. Think. Verify.

Never let an online relationship replace independent verification. Talk to someone you trust, protect your finances, and remember that intense feelings are not proof of an honest relationship.

❤️ ScamHaters United

Educating. Exposing. Empowering.

Fighting romance fraud worldwide.

#ScamHatersUnited #RomanceScamAwareness #RomanceFraud #StopThinkVerify

 🚨 WHY DO ROMANCE SCAMMERS ASK FOR BITCOIN? 🚨

💔 Bitcoin is NOT just used in investment scams. Romance scammers may demand Bitcoin for all kinds of fabricated reasons.

❤️‍🩹 1. FAKE EMERGENCIES

They claim they need Bitcoin for medical bills, legal fees, travel expenses, bail, or an urgent problem they cannot solve themselves.

📦 2. FAKE PACKAGES AND FEES

They invent stories about valuable parcels, business documents, gold, or gifts supposedly held up by customs, shipping companies, or officials.

💻 3. BILLS AND PERSONAL EXPENSES

They may claim they cannot access their own money, their bank account is frozen, or they need help paying for equipment, phone service, or other expenses.

💰 4. TO STEAL YOUR MONEY

They may ask you to buy Bitcoin and send it directly to their digital wallet. Once transferred, the Bitcoin is under the recipient’s control, and recovering it can be extremely difficult.

🔗 5. TO MOVE STOLEN FUNDS

Criminals may move cryptocurrency through multiple wallets, exchanges, or other intermediaries to conceal the movement of stolen funds.

🎭 6. TO KEEP THE SCAM GOING

Every new crisis creates another reason to ask for more. The stories change, but the objective remains the same: to exploit your trust and take your money.

🛑 REMEMBER:

Bitcoin itself is not a scam. But a stranger or online sweetheart demanding Bitcoin is a serious red flag.

You do not need to invest in cryptocurrency to become a romance-scam victim. You can lose money simply by sending Bitcoin to someone you believe you love.

❤️ Real love does not demand cryptocurrency, financial secrecy, or endless payments.

STOP. THINK. VERIFY. NEVER SEND CRYPTOCURRENCY TO SOMEONE YOU HAVE NOT MET AND VERIFIED IN REAL LIFE.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. 

#ScamHatersUnited #RomanceScamAwareness #BitcoinScam #CryptoScam #StopRomanceScams

 Andrew Flanagan is concerned and rightly so...

Scammers told lies that could have led to a dangerous situation. The victim showed up an event where Andrew was, and she had been told to pick up his son. She did not even know the boy's name. Luckily the event security team were very professional and took care of things. Andrew had also blocked her in the past. Andrew Flanagan (theandrewflanagan.com) is an international romance novel model as well as being a dad. If you are talking to someone using his photos, you will not be talking to him. You will be talking to scammers using his stolen photos. He will not ask for money, cards or bitcoin. Always verify who you think you are talking to. We can help you with that. Better yet, stop talking to strangers on social media, it is just not safe. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.

 Why Do Romance Scammers Pretend to Be Astronauts?

🚀 Instant credibility

People generally associate astronauts with intelligence, honesty, bravery, and success.

🚀 Explains why they can’t meet in person

The scammer can claim they are on a space mission, at a training facility, or preparing for launch, making it easy to avoid face-to-face meetings.

🚀 Explains communication problems

They may say:

* Internet access is limited.

* Video calls are restricted.

* Security rules prevent phone calls.

* They can only text at certain times.

🚀 Creates a sense of exclusivity

Victims may feel special because a famous astronaut or space scientist supposedly chose them.

🚀 Provides endless excuses for money requests

The astronaut story gives scammers many ways to invent emergencies and financial crises. 

Common Astronaut Scam Stories

🌎 “I need money to return to Earth.”

The scammer claims they need funds for a rocket, transportation, landing fees, or paperwork before they can come home and be with the victim. 

❤️ “We’ll get married when I land.”

The victim is told a wedding and future together are waiting once the mission ends. 

🛰️ “I’m stranded in space.”

One of the more bizarre stories involves claiming to be stuck aboard a spacecraft or space station and needing financial help. 

🫧 “I need oxygen or emergency supplies.”

Some scammers claim their spacecraft is damaged, under attack, or running out of oxygen and ask for urgent financial assistance. 

📦 “My mission bonus or equipment is being held.”

The scammer may claim money is needed to release mission funds, scientific equipment, or personal belongings.

🔒 “Security regulations prevent me from accessing my money.”

Just like fake soldiers and oil-rig workers, they claim their accounts are frozen while on assignment.

💰 “I need help paying mission fees or taxes.”

Victims are told they must help cover special government, customs, or travel expenses before the astronaut can leave the mission.

The Reality

A real astronaut:

* Does not need strangers online to buy oxygen.

* Does not need money for a return flight to Earth.

* Does not need gift cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfers.

* Does not search social media for romance while on a mission.

* Does not ask someone they have never met to solve financial problems. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. 

#ScamHatersUnited #romancescameducation #romancescamawareness

🚨 40 FACES. 40 STOLEN IDENTITIES. COUNTLESS FAKE ACCOUNTS.

Look at the 40 faces shown in this clip.

They are real people. Some may still be serving, some have retired, and others have changed careers. But their military photos are still online, and scammers keep stealing and using them to create fake profiles.

Remember, the people in the photos are victims too. They are NOT the scammers.

Scammers know that a military uniform can create trust. They steal real photos, add a fake name and story, and pretend to be that person.

The photo may be real.

The person talking to you is not.

Often with a random friend or follower request from someone you have never met.

Then come the messages, attention, compliments, and eventually romance.

They may claim to be deployed or working overseas. They may avoid video calls or always have an excuse for why they cannot meet.

Sooner or later, the story may lead to an emergency, military leave, a package, an investment, financial problems, or another reason they need your help.

And eventually, money is requested.

💰 Don't wait for the money request.

This is important.

A scam does not suddenly become a scam when someone asks you for money.

If a stranger is using a stolen identity and pretending to be someone else, the scam has already started.

The 40 faces shown here are only examples. Many more stolen identities are used every day.

So don't just memorize the faces.

Learn the red flags.

If you are talking to an account using one of these photos, stop communicating.

Report. Block. Delete.

Never send money, gift cards, cryptocurrency, personal information, documents, or photos to someone you have never met in person.

Faces shown in this warning:

1. Austen Alexander

2. Julian Miguel Arroyo

3. Caesar Camacho

4. Pierson Keefe

5. Terry Hestilow

6. Josh Eastin

7. Cameo Marbry

8. Jonathan Marsh

9. Davon Copeland

10. Roger Good

11. Edward Bryan

12. Daniel Dlugolecki

13. Lawrence Flores

14. Joshua Young

15. Rob Steven

16. Pierre Bonilla

17. Barry Bull

18. Johnathan (John) Ramos

19. Steve Kalfman

20. Logan Carpenter

21. Brad Robinson

22. Koke Yepes

23. Brandon Burleson

24. John Kurzum

25. Don Rockwell

26. Jake Hudson

27. Brandon Watkins

28. William Ty Donaldson

29. Joshua Porter

30. Jan A. Man

31. James Albert Tracht

32. Derek Lorusso

33. Robert Pacheco

34. Fernando Malachovski

35. Dustin Capps

36. Tyler Thomas

37. Michael Albert

38. Vince Valerio

39. Bryan Denny

40. Steven Kelly

👉 These individuals are victims of identity theft. We include their names and photos for scam awareness and identification only. 👈

For more romance scam warnings, educational videos, and stolen identity alerts, please visit our ScamHaters United YouTube channel.

💡 Be smart on the internet.
🙅🏻‍♀️ Don’t become the next victim.
🚨 Stay alert.
💔 Protect your heart.
💸 Protect your wallet.

 Why Do Romance Scammers Want Victims to Hide the Relationship?

Romance scammers know that family and friends are often the biggest threat to their scheme. A loved one may spot red flags that the victim cannot see because they are emotionally invested in the relationship.

Scammers often:

* Encourage secrecy by saying others are “jealous” or “don’t understand our love.”

* Create an “us against the world” mentality.

* Tell victims that family members are trying to ruin the relationship.

* Discourage victims from discussing money requests or investment opportunities.

* Demand constant communication to reduce outside influence.

* Make victims feel guilty for listening to anyone else. 

Law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, specifically warn that attempts to isolate victims from family and friends are a major red flag of romance fraud. 

What Effect Does This Have on Families?

The damage often extends far beyond financial loss.

Families may experience:

* Broken trust and communication.

* Constant arguments about the online relationship.

* Emotional exhaustion from trying to help.

* Fear as savings, retirement funds, or family assets disappear.

* Strained relationships between parents, children, siblings, and friends.

* Feelings of helplessness when warnings are ignored.

* Grief and trauma after the scam is discovered. 

In many cases, scammers are not just stealing money—they are replacing the victim’s real support system with a fake one. The more isolated the victim becomes, the easier it is for the scammer to control the narrative and continue the fraud. 

A healthy relationship welcomes support from loved ones. A scammer fears it.

🚩 If someone you met online wants you to keep the relationship secret, consider it a major red flag.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

#scamhatersunited #romancescamawareness #romancescameducation

🚨 SCAM WARNING: ZACK HUGHES

 

Zack Hughes is a U.S. Army veteran and former Special Forces Green Beret. His photos and identity are being stolen and used by criminals in online romance scams.

Scammers create fake profiles using stolen photos and real information to appear believable, build trust and create emotional connections.

👉 Zack Hughes is married and a proud father.
👉 He is NOT looking for relationships through fake social media profiles.
👉 He is NOT the person behind accounts impersonating him.
👉 He does NOT need or ask strangers for money or financial assistance.

If you are already communicating with someone claiming to be Zack Hughes:

❌ Stop communicating.
❌ Do not send money, gift cards or cryptocurrency.
❌ Do not share personal or financial information.
✅ REPORT AND BLOCK.

💡 Be smart on the internet.

🙅🏻‍♀️ Don’t become the next victim.

🚨 Stay alert.

💔 Protect your heart.

💸 Protect your wallet.

For more information about online romance scams, including educational videos, stolen identity warnings, and scam awareness clips, please visit the ScamHaters United YouTube channel.

 Warnings of ones to watch......

KEN YASGER

He is an avid runner. He does not randomly contact strangers on social media. He is not looking for a relationship. He will not ask for money, cards, or bitcoin.

If you are talking to someone using these photos, you will not be talking to Roberto.

Only YOU can protect YOURSELF on social media. Be social media aware. Be social media smart.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.