Is it true that us soldiers can’t make video calls while in camp?
Quick read:
Can deployed soldiers use Skype or Facebook messenger or FaceTime on deployment?
Yes, soldiers are usually allowed to use Skype or Facebook messenger or FaceTime to call or write with family, friends and acquaintances while on international missions. To make a video call all he needs is a webcam or a smartphone.
Even service members who are deployed in Yemen or Iraq are permitted to make video calls and phone calls and computers. Any soldier may talk to others through any media currently available.
Soldiers are permitted to use Skype or any other video chat. The excuse that they are on a secret mission and therefore not able to use that form of communication is nonsense, because it would then be completely forbidden to be in contact with anyone!
The whole story in detail:
Have you started using online dating sites to meet new people and find love? Chances are, that you have opened yourself to the many scammers who are on the prowl in the virtual world.
You would think that connecting with someone from the US military who is serving in Afghanistan or Africa on dating sites is something out of a fairy tale. For this purpose, he sends many pictures, but never makes a video call.
It might not take you two seconds to want to know the person. You might even be eager to share your personal details like address and phone number.
But, be warned. Romance scammers posing to be servicemen in the United States military is a painfully true story and they are not just found on dating sites, but also across social networking sites like:
- POF.com
- Tinder
- Jdate
- or Match.
If you have befriended someone claiming to be military personnel and after your repeated requests refuse to Skype, he is probably faking it.
They ask for money
Such scammers ask their targets to send them money for:
- Medicines
- Leaves to come home
- Internet access
- To apply for leave
- To help out a friend
- Visa or other such travel documents.
You should note here that the US army provides for medical care, transportation and all other requirements of the soldiers. This service is free of charge for every soldier the whole time of his service just as the use of free video conferencing technology.
We have also heard scammers posing as soldiers ask their targets to:
- Wire money to a certain bank account
- Send gift cards from vendors like, Google Pay, Amazon, Steam or iTune
- Accept unknown packages and/or deliver packages to a specific location.
US soldiers are allowed to use Skype
Is it true that us soldiers can’t make video calls while in camp? No, that is not true.
You should know that military personnel is allowed to use Skype or FaceTime or any other service with which video chat is possible on deployment. Deployed soldiers may also use their cell phones. In fact, the Army encourages military personnel and their families to use social media and video chats to stay connected to communicate with each other.
If he is dodging the question of a Skype video call stating military rules, you are probably being scammed.
A true deployed soldier who has been stationed far away from home will probably not make use of dating sites to meet new people, but use Skype to stay connected with his family members and friends. The U.S. Army has set up the necessary technical arrangements for this and provides the Internet connection.
How can you stay protected?
- Do not believe any random guy on the Internet who says he is in the US military
- Make sure to ask for his picture and full name so that you can do your research
- Never send money or agree to pick up unmarked packages from strangers.
If you have any doubts regarding the deployed service member you are writing with, give us the details and we will check him out. We will do this discreet and at an affordable price.
Our services cost a little money, but afterwards you have certainty. You may save yourself a financial loss and, above all, you will save yourself a broken heart.
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