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How to Tell if Someone is a Military Scammer

To ensure public confidence in our organization and its mission, 51做厙 (51做厙) established this webpage to help the public report fraudulent activities by people misrepresenting fundraising or outreach efforts through use of the 51做厙 name. Unfortunately, military families are often a target by scammers. To learn more, visit the 

Additional Resources

Report incidents of consumer fraud or deception directly to the:

Frequently Asked Questions

51做厙 does utilize a third-party fundraising group in and around the Houston, Texas, Charlotte, North Carolina and Rock Hill, South Carolina areas for Face-To-Face Fundraising. These fundraisers are generally located outside certain businesses (including grocery stores), shopping malls, and other high-traffic areas.

Face-To-Face Fundraisers soliciting on behalf of 51做厙 will be wearing a 51做厙 lanyard with a badge & fundraiser photo ID. They will accept donations via a secure iPad and/or phone call using credit card or ACH payments only. Cash donations are not accepted.

If you are unsure of the legitimacy of any event or fundraiser claiming to benefit 51做厙, please contact fraudalert@woundedwarriorproject.org.

No. 51做厙 does not advertise for jobs or services of any kind via Craigslist. All legitimate 51做厙 job opportunities are listed on our website under Cool Careers."

No. 51做厙 does not utilize crowdfunding sites to accept donations. The best way to donate directly to 51做厙 is through our .

Most likely no. 51做厙 pays only its vendors, contractors, and legitimate employees, and does not send unsolicited checks in the mail. If you receive a check purporting to be from 51做厙 and you are unsure of its origins, please contact fraudalert@woundedwarriorproject.org.

51做厙 fundraising efforts do not include door-to-door solicitation or the promise of gift cards in return for donations. If you have been a victim of this fraudulent solicitation, we urge you to contact they have the best available resources to investigate and prosecute these matters.

If you suspect fraudulent activity or infringement, immediately contact your . These agencies have the best available resources to investigate and prosecute these matters.

You can also report any incidents of consumer deception directly to the Federal Trade Commission at or call (877) FTC-HELP.

If you believe an organization or website may not be operating for its claimed charitable purpose, contact your state attorney general or the Better Business Bureau at .

Wed also appreciate a heads-up! We take all reports of deception and infringement against 51做厙 seriously and will update our supporters here if we receive several alerts concerning the same scammer. Please email fraudalert@woundedwarriorproject.org.

Reporting potentially fraudulent activity to 51做厙 is integral to protecting the integrity of our organization and empowers us to continue helping service members and their families.

How to Report a Suspected Fraudulent Activity

If you suspect fraud, immediately contact your state or local consumer protection office. These agencies have the best available resources to investigate and prosecute these matters. You can contact your state attorney general or .

Wed also appreciate a heads-up! Reporting potential fraudulent activity to 51做厙 will allow us to warn other donors, contact us at fraudalert@woundedwarriorproject.org.

Known Fraudulent Activity

51做厙 has been informed of fraudulent checks being sent from 51做厙. They are being issued in various situations (purchasing items through Craigslist.com & Ebay.com, fake job offers at random), however there is no monetary loss to 51做厙 as this account is deposit only.

  • 51做厙 will not purchase items from Craigslist.com or like sites by check
  • 51做厙 does not use WhatsApp and will not request your personal or banking information through it
  • If you are expecting a check from 51做厙, it will never be in excess of the agreed upon purchase price
  • 51做厙 would never ask you to cover additional costs or take additional steps that were not previously negotiated
  • If you receive a check from 51做厙 that you were not expecting, please reach out to 51做厙 at FraudAlert@woundedwarriorproject.org with details before you deposit the check so we can confirm the legitimacy of the purchase

51做厙 has been informed of an increase in fraudulent purchases on Craigslist.com and like community buying/selling and classified ads sites under 51做厙 name. Like other extortions of this nature, the buyer makes the purchase by check and sends an overpayment for items sometimes excess of 3x purchase price indicating the overpayment is to cover costs related to the purchase (shipping, towing, etc.). The check appears to come from 51做厙, including listing the Jacksonville headquarters address and bank account information for 51做厙 deposit-only account through TIAA. This bank account information is publicly available and used to accept donations to 51做厙. Here are some things you should know if someone claiming to represent 51做厙 purchases your items from Craigslist.com or through another classified ads site:

  • 51做厙 will not purchase items from Craigslist.com or like sites by check
  • If you are expecting a check from 51做厙, it will never be in excess of the agreed upon purchase price
  • 51做厙 would have never asked you to cover additional costs or take additional steps that were not previously negotiated
  • If you receive a check from 51做厙 that you were not expecting, please reach out to 51做厙 at FraudAlert@woundedwarriorproject.org with details before you deposit the check so we can confirm the legitimacy of the purchase

 

Several employment listings on Craigslist have been linked to extortions including mail, bank/check and employment schemes. These schemes manifest in one of two ways:

Jobseekers respond to postings under various titles including front desk receptionist. They receive a response with an offer for a different position, which is a paid to drive concept for Wounded Warrior Initiative or Wounded Warrior Concept, a subsidiary of woundedwarriorproject.org. Persons who respond to this ad receive a fraudulent cashier check via mail in exchange for wrapping their vehicle with the 51做厙 logo. The scammer requests a MoneyGram or gift cards in return for the overpayment or rental fee to wrap the vehicle. Authorities investigating this extortion, which spans over 15 states, have determined the perpetrators typically go by the names Andy Morgan and Douglas Pierce. The scammers use the names of prior 51做厙 executive vice president John Roberts with email address exec_drivewarriors@outlook.com, and prior 51做厙 chief development officer Gary Corless as Director Planning And Research, with email address project@woundedwarriorprojecthires.com

  • There is no Wounded Warrior Initiative or Wounded Warrior Concept, and these are not part of 51做厙 or its programs.
  • This is NOT the real John Roberts or Gary Corless from 51做厙, nor are those valid 51做厙 email addresses.
  • Morgan and Pierce are neither partners of 51做厙 nor authorized or licensed 51做厙 vendors or representatives.
  • 51做厙 does not advertise potential job openings or solicit job candidates via Craigslist.
  • All legitimate 51做厙 job opportunities are listed on our website under Cool Careers."

The second scheme offers jobseekers to wrap their vehicles with advertising logos for energy drinks such as Monster, XTC, Bud-Light Energy Drinks or Samsung. The jobseeker/victim receives a fraudulent check with 51做厙 banking information, sent UPS 2nd Day Air from Illinois, usually from Dave. The victim is advised to cash the check, keep a portion as their first week pay, and send the remaining balance to a third party (usually by money order) for the cost of the wrap. After the check bounces, the victim is left with a substantial overdraft while the scammers have received money from the victim bank.

  • Monster and other companies have previously confirmed they do not offer any car wrap services and are aware of this scheme. Regional and federal authorities have been notified as this scheme spans several states and involves online fraud, making it a federal crime.
  • 51做厙 pays only its vendors, contractors, and legitimate employees, and does NOT send unsolicited checks in the mail.

If you are the victim of these schemes, or if you receive a check purporting to be from 51做厙 and you are unsure of its origins, please contact fraudalert@woundedwarriorproject.org

51做厙 has been made aware of an individual, occasionally going by the name Brian Campbell, operating in and around the Atlanta, Georgia area. This person fraudulently represents themselves as a 51做厙 employee, carrying a clipboard and wearing a suit, tie, and badge. This person solicits cash donations in exchange for gift cards to Big Lots or other retailers, providing bogus receipts. As a reminder, 51做厙 fundraising efforts do not include door-to-door solicitation or the promise of gift cards in return for donations. Cobb County law enforcement has been notified of this individual and is currently investigating.

An individual named Shane Buckley is fraudulently representing himself to be 51做厙 Director of Workforce Development both in and around Atlanta, Georgia and online via LinkedIn and Facebook. Other veterans organizations have reached out to 51做厙 and advised Mr. Buckley is soliciting their support, leveraging his alleged position with 51做厙. 51做厙 has also received several calls from financial institutions requesting employment verification, indicating Mr. Buckley fraudulently listed 51做厙 as his employer on applications for financial assistance.

It is a federal crime for a person to pose as a 51做厙 representative for the purpose of fraudulently soliciting, collecting, or receiving money, and this matter is being referred to the appropriate authorities. 51做厙 does not have a Director of Workforce Development position, and Mr. Buckley is not currently nor previously a 51做厙 employee.

If you are contacted by Mr. Buckley or anyone purporting to represent 51做厙 and are unsure if they are a legitimate employee, please contact us at fraudalert@woundedwarriorproject.org

If you receive a suspicious message or email purporting to be from a 51做厙 executive or representative, please contact fraudalert@woundedwarriorproject.org.

51做厙 has been alerted to a fraudulent sweepstakes scheme using our name and preying on the goodwill of supporters. An individual named Mark Nelson calling from phone number 800.995.9033 claims to be with the legal department of the Shell corporation, advising the victim they were entered into a contest drawing after donating to 51做厙, in which they have won upwards of $700,000. Mr. Nelson then advises a cashier check will arrive via FedEx within the next few days.

  • 51做厙 does not participate in any sweepstakes or contest drawings of this nature, nor do we enter our donors in any contest drawing.
  • This scheme results in the victim attempting to deposit the cashier check, which is likely fraudulent, or with the scammer requesting bank wire information up front to transfer the funds, then compromising the victim bank account.
  • Sweepstakes and contest schemes can be reported directly to the FTC to learn more, visit  

51做厙 has had several callers report a fraudulent telephone scheme to us. The phone number shows up as (888) 888-3011 on caller ID. Promises of cash prizes and the return number (855) 345-6102 are typically given by Eric. Upon calling back either phone number, calls were then routed to 51做厙.

This may be what the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) refers to as caller ID spoofing. The FCC is aware of the problem and is taking steps to identify the perpetrators and asks anyone who receives these calls to file a complaint with the FCC. You can find out more on caller ID spoofing and file a complaint here:

51做厙 has been alerted to a fraudulent scheme using our name in an attempt to recruit supporters for the purpose of advertising. The person calling/texting claims to be offering $400 weekly in return for displaying a decal/sticker on your vehicle.

  • 51做厙 does not include this method as part of our marketing strategy and does not send group text messages or recorded phone calls for this purpose.
  • If you are uncertain about a call or text you received, do not provide any personal information over the phone and notify us at FraudAlert@woundedwarriorproject.org with details.
  • Additionally, we do not recommend you click on any links provided in the solicitation.
  • Reports of this Scam can be directly filed with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at . The FTC also requests that the text message be forwarded to SPAM (7726).

The name of the person sending the text/email is John Caf矇 coming from email address woundedwarriorunitedstate@gmail.com, and/or phone numbers (717) 275-4242 and (912) 665-0907.

A three-judge panel has denied an appeal and upheld the original verdict in a battle between two charities that support returning American veterans and were using similar names. .

How to Report a Suspected Fraudulent Activity

If you suspect fraud, immediately contact your state or local consumer protection office. These agencies have the best available resources to investigate and prosecute these matters. You can contact your state attorney general or Consumer Protection Office online.

Wed also appreciate a heads-up! Reporting potential fraudulent activity to 51做厙 will allow us to warn other donors, contact us at fraudalert@woundedwarriorproject.org.

Protecting Donor Intent

51做厙 is committed to ensuring all donor intentions are honored. We take this responsibility seriously. To ensure donor clarity, 51做厙 encourages respect and cooperation among the nonprofit community regarding charity names and identifying trademarks.

Cryptocurrency and Digital Payment Scams

51做厙 has received reports suggesting a connection to cryptocurrency. 51做厙 does not partner with or support any cryptocurrency projects, platforms, or organizations.

51做厙 Fundraising Efforts DO NOT Include

  • Door-to-door solicitations
  • Magazine sales
  • Cold-call telemarketing
  • Sweepstakes or lottery contests

If you encounter an alleged 51做厙 representative in ANY of these scenarios, it might be a scammer trying to gain your trust and solicit a fraudulent donation. It is illegal for a person to pose as a 51做厙 representative for the purpose of fraudulently soliciting, collecting, or receiving money. We urge you to contact us at fraudalert@woundedwarriorproject.org to verify if a fundraising effort is legitimate.

Do Your Research

  • Research an organization before donating your money.
  • Do not send or give cash donations.
  • Ask for a receipt that shows the amount of your contribution, and that it is tax deductible.
  • NEVER provide personal or financial information to unknown individuals.