Is there a way to verify a person’s service when you suspect them to be a fraud?

Sgt Matt Bus — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 12:11:55 -0400

I have a guy in my neighborhood claiming to be a disabled veteran. He used to claim that he was combat injured in an incident on the Korean DMZ in 1988. I’ve backed him off of that but he’s still claiming to be a disabled vet. He says that he’s a member of every veterans service organization on the planet, including the VFW. I’ve not been able to verify any of that yet, but have a resource to reach out to. Any help with being able to verify this guy’s service or lack there of would be appreciated. I have his name and DOB, and the units that he says he served with.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Aug 22 at 2019 12:14 PM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 12:14:29 -0400

Might be able to check his story out through records in St. Louis maybe.

Response by SSgt Terry P. made Aug 22 at 2019 12:24 PM

SSgt Terry P. — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 12:24:50 -0400

Sgt Matt Bus Does he have a VA card?

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 22 at 2019 2:07 PM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 14:07:16 -0400

If you are curious, you can check with the local VFW. Part of becoming a member requires submitting a DD-214

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 22 at 2019 2:14 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 14:14:54 -0400

This Ain't hell has a running list of well known frauds you can check against

Response by Sgt Matt Bus made Aug 22 at 2019 3:11 PM

Sgt Matt Bus — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 15:11:54 -0400

Found it.....
This works for an individual. You have to create an account, but it verifies dates of service and branch. https://scra.dmdc.osd.mil/scra/#/single-record

SCRA Application Error

Response by Sgt Matt Bus made Aug 22 at 2019 3:12 PM

Sgt Matt Bus — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 15:12:19 -0400

Thanks for everyone's help! Semper Fi!

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Aug 22 at 2019 7:41 PM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 19:41:15 -0400

SSgt Terry P. - Sgt Private RallyPoint Member -
AS a member of the Armed Forces, you could be subject to UCMJ action. Tread lightly and be the Professional that your Marine Rank says that you are...
Your link that you provided links to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act website.
If you use it to check on another service member (or anyone for that matter) - that's bad for you to use on another without a Power of Attorney (notarized permission) and certainly could result in federal charges being bought against you.
Quoting from the webpage: "The primary purpose of the SCRA is to ease legal and financial burdens on military personnel and their families brought on by the demands of active duty. In the words of the Act, the provisions were designed to allow service members to "devote their entire energy to the defense needs of the Nation."
The website is not intended for people to verify other peoples service. Without the above mentioned Power of Attorney it becomes Identity Theft. As I said - tread carefully.

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made Aug 22 at 2019 8:20 PM

CW4 Craig Urban — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 20:20:37 -0400

Or do a truth finder search. Will cost 20 bucks.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Aug 23 at 2019 12:15 AM

LTC Jason Mackay — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 00:15:01 -0400

NPRC can provide a records check that will verify if they served and some other data. https://www.archives.gov/personnel-records-center/ompf-access-public

If he claims to be a VFW member, reach out to the VSO and see if they'll verify his status. He would have had to,provide a 214 to join. Be candid with your concerns and that if this guy is who he says he is, give him his proper respect.

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