12/08/2025
Hello everyone: This is Gen William b. Garrett, Three-Star Commanding General of the United States Army, and I want to take this time to speak directly to each and every one of you. I know many people have been complaining about scammers online, especially those who pretend to be military men. This is a serious matter, and I am writing this message personally so that you will all be aware and stay safe. Every day, scammers create fake accounts using the photos, names, and identities of soldiers, officers, and generals in the U.S. Army. They do this to trick innocent people, to gain trust, and then to take advantage of them, often asking for money or personal details. I want you to know from the bottom of my heart that this is not how the U.S. Army operates. We do not ask strangers for money, we do not involve ourselves in romantic tricks online, and we do not use social media to seek personal favors. I ask you all, please, be very careful. If someone is contacting you online and pretending to be a U.S. military officer, do not believe them without proof. Do not send them money, do not share private information, and do not allow them to play with your emotions. These scammers are professionals at lying, but together, we can stop them. If any of you here have ever been scammed before by someone pretending to be a soldier, I encourage you to speak up and indicate yourself here. Share your story, because your experience can help others avoid the same trap. By telling us how it happened, you are giving us more information that will help us in the fight against these criminals. I created this page to help and protect as many people as possible online. It is my duty as a soldier and as a commander to not only defend the nation, but also to protect innocent people from deception. That is why I am taking my time to reach out to you directly here on social media. Please remember these important points: The U.S. Army does not ask for financial help online
