Stolen Valor
Mayor’s Fraud – From 51% to 0% Veteran-Owned Business
The mayor of Eastpointe (Michigan) pleaded ‘No Contest’ for fraud in connection with a false claim of operating a veteran-owned business – named ‘Naturally Funny Talent Agency.’ Monique Owens never served in the military but falsely claimed her business was 51% veteran-owned. The judge sentenced Owens to six months non-reporting probation and 100 hours of […]
People Dressed in Military Uniforms to Get Early Boarding
View from the Wing reports that people are taking advantage of priority boarding on flights by dressing in military uniforms… and claims some are not legit. Stolen Valor: People Are Dressing Up In Military Uniforms To Get Airline Early Boarding by Gary Leff | November 13, 2023 Priority boarding for members of the military in uniform… […]
‘Former Marine’ Arrested for False Purple Heart Application and Fraud
The internet lit up like a Christmas tree yesterday with stories of Paul John “PJ” Herbert, 52, of Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts as he now faces one count of theft of government money and one count of making false statements. These charges could land him up to 15 years in prison if he’s found guilty. Former […]
Williams Sentenced in Fraud/Stolen Valor Case
You may recall Mr. Christopher Williams – we wrote about him here, and here. Well, it seems he has been sentenced after a guilty plea. Henry County man sentenced after lying about military service and collecting thousands from fundraiser benefit by Brad Vidmar HENRY COUNTY — A Henry County man has been sentenced to probation […]
Greg Ouimette – Another Purple Heart and Bronze Star Fake
ACTIONS CONDUCTED BY MILITARY PHONIESThe servicemen that were wounded in the 1983 Grenada invasion is well-documented and Ouimette’s name is not listed. Gregory Paul Ouimette’s military records were ordered through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. We filed with the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) to account for his service claims. . . . […]
Stolen Valor: Top Officials at Montford Point Marines Charity Caught Faking Records
Our friend and colleague Dan Noyes at ABC7 News is on top of it again when it comes to ferreting out Stolen Valor. This time, you get to see a few direct confrontations as Dan asks some pointed questions of three top officials of the Montford Point Marines Association. Some responses I have not heard […]
Semper Fib: Stolen Valor and Forged Documents
Go big or go home! Finally, we get an individual that steps up to the plate and checks off all the boxes. Forged DD-214, photos of him in combat zone, full USMC dress blue uniform, medals, Membership in Marine Corps League, high enlisted rank, rescuing comrade from a burning car, etc. Scamouflage: How a disgraced […]
TicToc Warrior- International Stolen Valor
A valor thief in China uses social media and AI to cast his net. Same old scam taking advantage of new capabilities, which should surprise no one. A TikToker told his 400,000 fans he was a Russian special forces warrior fighting US marines in Ukraine, but he turned out to be a Chinese grifter selling […]
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