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Ben Hodges - hodgesbenhq@gmail.com

African scammers posing as military personnel.
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Ben Hodges - hodgesbenhq@gmail.com

Postby FrumpyBB » Sun Jun 19, 2016 8:35 pm

Pictures stolen from the real US Army Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, African scammers are even using his name.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Hodges


Hello you look very pretty, I would love to know more about you
You look very pretty
How are you today
hodgesbenhq@gmail.com

=> m2, thatdefenceguy "Loving and lovely"
52 year old man from Federal, Italy Looking for woman for dating Last seen within the last day
I am widowed widowed with two kids, I am new to this o line dating thing so I really don't know how to answer the question's but if you would love to know anything about me, you can just inbox me and I will get back to you, I am looking for a good woman with a beautiful heart, a woman that will love my children as her's and we can become one happy family.
Profession: Military
Widowed
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Ben Hodges - hodgesbenhq@gmail.com

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Scammer Lydya Azalea aka Adegor Matthew (Gen. Fredrick Benjamin)

Postby Buffalomenot » Fri May 12, 2017 3:28 pm

Contacted me via Facebook Friend Request on 12 May 2017

Claims to be:

Lydya Azalea - .facebook.com/lidya.gdl123
Works at Maersk shipping company
Lives in Kabul, Afghanistan
It's complicated
From Houston, Texas

Images used in another FB Profile of Adegor Matthew (Gen. Fredrick Benjamin)

Images look somewhat similar to those used in another scam noted on this website. That of, Ben Hodges
https://romancescam.com/forum/viewtopic ... 91&t=99878

Note: I do not have an email address for this scammer. I have not responded to the Friend Request and will delete it.
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Last edited by FrumpyBB on Fri May 12, 2017 3:35 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Reason: MOD EDIT: Turns out to be the same gallery used so I have added the photos and merged it. Thanks for the addition.

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Re: Ben Hodges - hodgesbenhq@gmail.com

Postby Buffalomenot » Fri May 12, 2017 7:49 pm

Thank you for merging this into the proper thread. I wasn't sure if I should do that, or if I should post photos. Still learing the ropes of this great website!

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kelvinbarrys88@gmail.com

Postby FrumpyBB » Fri Jul 21, 2017 4:43 pm

Kelvin Barry
Gender: Male
Age: 52
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Looking for: Marriage
Country: United States
State, City: Los Angeles, California
Marital status: Widow or Widower
Children: I have 1-2 children living with me
Last visit: Within 24 hours
Profile Information: More Profile Information: Lifestyle

Height: 5'8 - 5'11 (171-180cm)
Body built: Average
Ethnicity: White / Caucasian

Religion: Christian
Education: Professional
Occupation: Mechanical engineer
Personal Description:

I'm a father of one daughter interested in a God fearing woman, caring and loving whether within my country or outside my country just to settle down with and love me for whom i am


IP: 41.210.4.141 Accra, Ghana

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scammer mixes man-in-pics, see also here: viewtopic.php?f=91&t=99878&p=534359#p534359
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Re: Ben Hodges - hodgesbenjamin702@gmail.com

Postby Notagain1959 » Fri Aug 04, 2017 2:39 pm

This is the new email address that I received from "Ben"...ladies please don't have to leave the hard way like I did. I sent money that was never returned...I listened to every excuse even though alarm bells were ringing in my head. I even was stupid and deposited a check in my account that they sent me which obviously was not real and my bank threatened to get me for attempted wire fraud. I have allowed these people to control my life and my money because "Ben" loved me. I will tell you how it works they never video chat there is always I excuse to not look them up online, because stuff doesn't get updated not because it's not them. There is always some excuse to not be able to meet in person but the reality is they will drag you along as long as you will allow and they will get as much money from you as they can. They will not use regular text it will always be a app. Ladies learn from me save yourselves the embarrassment and heart ache. If you want to talk to them do it but for god sakes don't send any money or accept any fake money from them no matter the excuse.

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Re: Ben Hodges - hodgesbenhq@gmail.com

Postby Igulinka » Fri Aug 04, 2017 8:49 pm

We are very sorry that you lost the money. We know how it feels as some of as were there too. Please know it does get better in time and you will feel better too.

Kindly post all info about money request, phone numbers, email addresses, unreported pictures. Please BLOCK mafia and IGNORE. Surf safe online and most of all feel better.
Confronting the scammer is WRONG!!! DON'T enlighten criminals with your wisdom. REPORT & BLOCK.
PHOTO VICTIM - "Do not confront the owner of the pictures, as they are victims themselves! You will only serve to further the terror and harm !" Silence Is Golden!!! I speak Polish.

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hodgesfrederick09@gmail.com

Postby FrumpyBB » Tue Aug 08, 2017 8:38 pm

Hodges
Gender: Male
Age: 56
Sexuality: Bisexual
Looking for: Serious Relationship
Country: Afghanistan
State, City: Kabul
Marital status: Single
Children: I don't have children
Last visit: Within 24 hours
Profile Information: More Profile Information: Lifestyle

Height: 4'8 - 4'11 (141-150cm)
Body built: Slim / Slender
Ethnicity: White / Caucasian

Religion: Christian
Education: A-level / High School
Occupation: Military General


IP: 172.252.126.38 EGIHosting; bad IP proxy
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hodgesclayton70@gmail.com

Postby FrumpyBB » Sun Sep 17, 2017 9:36 pm

Hodges Clayton
Gender: Male
Age: 59
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Looking for: Marriage
Country: United States
State, City: California
Marital status: Widow or Widower
Children: I have 1-2 children living with me
Last visit: Within 24 hours
Profile Information: More Profile Information: Lifestyle

Height: 5'4 - 5'7 (161-170cm)
Body built: Athletic
Ethnicity: White / Caucasian

Religion: Christian
Education: Professional
Occupation: Military
Personal Description:

I'm a kind hearten man and Humble with a good heart and with the values of human life.
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IP: 197.211.56.93 Nigeria
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Re: Ben Hodges - hodgesbenhq@gmail.com

Postby Foxglove » Mon Apr 02, 2018 11:42 pm

Hamilton Johnson contacted me too on twitter (same email address).
Same line as he gave you re Surgeon in Syria. Pic's I have are the same as yours.
I was married to a Colonel in the Air Force.
If you look at the pic of him sitting in the office he has a black cross on the right side of his uniform. That means he is a chaplain! Also if you look at his patch (under the American Flag) SETAF that means he's in Africa.
SETAF changed to a different call sign in 2008 or 2009. That leads me to believe that this soldier is probably retired and has no idea that his Identity has been stolen.

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generalfrederickbenhodges406@gmail.com

Postby FrumpyBB » Wed Apr 04, 2018 8:32 pm

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Frederick Ben Hodges
Gender: Male
Age: 59
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Looking for: Serious Relationship
Country: United States
State, City: Winchester MA
Marital status: Divorced
Children: I have 1-2 children living elsewhere
Last visit:
Profile Information: More Profile Information: Lifestyle

Height: 6'4 (191cm) or above
Body built: Average
Ethnicity: Native American

Religion: Christian
Education: Masters Degree
Occupation: Military
Personal Description:
I am from North Carolina USA as my nationality of origin.
I am a responsible Man. i enjoy my job and I strive for success in everything I do. I am a fun loving man.
jovial, lovely and passionate.


IP: 41.242.137.10 Accra, Ghana
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us.military98@gmail.com

Postby FrumpyBB » Fri May 18, 2018 4:08 pm

Below gang from Bawku, Upper East Region, Ghana, scams with photos of five (!) miltary men:
viewtopic.php?p=561699#p561699
viewtopic.php?p=561700#p561700
viewtopic.php?p=561701#p561701
viewtopic.php?p=561702#p561702
viewtopic.php?p=561704#p561704


Simon benjamin
Gender: Male
Age: 48
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Looking for: Marriage
Country: United States
State, City: Dallas Texas
Marital status: Widow or Widower
Children: I want children
Last visit:
Profile Information: More Profile Information: Lifestyle

Height: 5'0 - 5'3 (151-160cm)
Body built: Fit
Ethnicity: Native American

Religion: Christian
Education: Other
Occupation: U.S.ARMY
Personal Description:

I am simple and i need true love


IP: 41.215.169.7
Continent: Africa
Country: Ghana gh flag
State/Region: Upper East Region
City: Bawku


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us.military98@gmail.com - diff. pics 1

Postby FrumpyBB » Fri May 18, 2018 4:11 pm

Below gang from Bawku, Upper East Region, Ghana, scams with photos of five (!) miltary men:
viewtopic.php?p=561699#p561699
viewtopic.php?p=561700#p561700
viewtopic.php?p=561701#p561701
viewtopic.php?p=561702#p561702
viewtopic.php?p=561704#p561704
Simon benjamin
Gender: Male
Age: 48
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Looking for: Marriage
Country: United States
State, City: Dallas Texas
Marital status: Widow or Widower
Children: I want children
Last visit:
Profile Information: More Profile Information: Lifestyle

Height: 5'0 - 5'3 (151-160cm)
Body built: Fit
Ethnicity: Native American

Religion: Christian
Education: Other
Occupation: U.S.ARMY
Personal Description:

I am simple and i need true love


IP: 41.215.169.7
Continent: Africa
Country: Ghana gh flag
State/Region: Upper East Region
City: Bawku


=> /plus.google.com/u/0/107055684279987502319

US Military

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EDIT This photo shows the same man in photos, so i have remerged this. So, the gang uses only four different men (in one profile)! ;)
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generalbenhodges22@outlook.com & generalbenhodges@outlook.com

Postby Bix » Mon Aug 20, 2018 5:07 am

interpals
benhodges56
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New York, United States
Hello my name is Benjamin Hodges,am from the UNITED STATES of AMERICA


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Alaye … A code phrase that African scammers use to find out if you are also a scammer.

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Re: Ben Hodges - hodgesbenhq@gmail.com

Postby SuJo » Sat Sep 08, 2018 5:33 am

His image is also being used on this facebook page (which also uses part of his name)
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027829580508

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Re: Ben Hodges - hodgesbenhq@gmail.com

Postby minerva » Sat Sep 08, 2018 9:47 am

Thanks for the update and welcome to RS :)
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