How do you report in the Army?

The recent addition to CID’s many reporting methods is a new toll-free telephone number, 1-844-ARMY-CID (844-276-9243), designed to be easy to remember allowing Soldiers, civilians and family members to report a crime 24/7.

How do I report a military personnel?

Complaints of fraud, waste and abuse in the Department of Defense or any military service can be reported separately through a hotline that has been set up. Complaints can be called in Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm EST, at 1-800-424-9098. You can also email your complaint.

How do I EO complaint about the army?

File a formal complaint on DA Form 7279. Complaints must be filed within 60 days of the incident. Note, complaints made after 60 days may be pursued at the commander’s discretion.

How do you get scammed from the military?

To perpetrate this scam, the scammers take on the online persona of a current or former U.S. Soldier, and then, using photographs of a Soldier from the internet, build a false identity to begin prowling the web for victims. Never send money to someone claiming to be a Soldier!

Is it safe to send money to someone claiming to be a soldier?

Never send money to someone claiming to be a Soldier! The most common scheme involves criminals, often from other countries — most notably from West African countries — pretending to be U.S. Soldiers serving in a combat zone or other overseas location.

How do you find out if someone is a real soldier?

You want to find out if the person is (A) the identity that they claim to be and (B) a real soldier. The best method for doing this is to use a background checking company, the easiest ones to access being online. These organizations will use minimal information to do a “deep-dive” on the person in question. They use things like names, photos etc.

How can you confirm a soldier’s identity?

There are also other ways you can confirm a soldier’s identity. Sometimes scammers will send falsified military documents to “prove” they are who they claim to be. You can find common false documents that have been used many times in these cases on the internet.