military however, their English and grammar do not match that of someone born and raised in the United States.
They tell you they are sending you something (money, jewelry) through a diplomat. They tell you they cannot talk on the phone or via webcam for security reasons. They tell you they cannot wait to be with you. They refer to you as "my love," "my darling" or any other affectionate term almost immediately. They profess their love almost immediately. They say they have a child or children being cared for by a nanny or other guardian. They note that their parents, wife or husband is deceased. They say they are looking for an honest woman. They say they are on a "peacekeeping" mission. 
There are a variety of words and phrases used by scammers to hook unsuspecting men and women into relationships. See examples of fake documents used by scammers.Īre you being scammed? Here's how to know.