Someone contacted my brother on Facebook who said they were in Afghanistan with the US military.
After convincing him to send iTunes cards, the person told him he would come see him and marry him. Soon after, he was delayed for another ‘special mission’.
He gave many excuses about why he could not return home. Eventually, he said he was in Togo, Africa and out of the military, but could not come home.
He had gold he wanted to send back (for some reason), which was given to him for saving a Middle Eastern man’s life.
He said the gold was seized and he was put in jail, and pleaded for US$8,000 dollars to get out. Then he said the church would give half the money if my brother could send $4,500.
My brother still struggles with the fact this is a scam. He wants to send him more money, but we keep telling him this is a scam.
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