SCARS Institute’s Encyclopedia of Scams™ Published Continuously for 25 Years
Stolen Identity: Do You Know Him?
Chong Kim, U.S. Army Veteran
Frequently used by scammers to fool women!
You Have Probably Seen His Photos Before!
The real Chong Kim is an Iraqi War Veteran and a true tragedy!
Chong Kim Is Another Scammers Choice Award Winner
Here is a gallery of Chong Kim’s photos we have found used by Romance Scammers:
Of course, you don’t really know Chong Kim, since these are stolen photos used by African Romance Scammers, but he is popular, especially in Asia!
If you see his photos on social media or on a dating site – guess what? He is being used by Online Fraudsters & Cybercriminals!
Example Fake Profile Using Chong Kim’s Photo
Remember Chong Kim’s face for the next time you see him!
More About Chong Kim:
[contentcards url=”https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2017/10/05/judge-wont-release-iraq-war-veteran-fighting-deportation/” target=”_blank”]Do you have or have seen other photos of Chong Kim? Send them to us on our Report Scammer form »
WARNING:
Do Not Contact Him – You Do Not Have A Relationship With Him!
He Does Not Want To Hear From Women Who Have Fallen In Love With His Face!
He Is A Victim Also And Deserving Of His Privacy And Respect
He Knows His Identity Has Been Stolen And Used By Scammers
RSN™ Team
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- You Have Probably Seen His Photos Before!
- Chong Kim Is Another Scammers Choice Award Winner
- Example Fake Profile Using Chong Kim’s Photo
- More About Chong Kim:
- Tell us about your experiences with Romance Scammers in our Scams Discussion Forum on Facebook »
- Please be sure to report all scammers HERE or on www.Anyscam.com
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Olá por favor fui vítima tbm de uma pessoa que se passou por Chong mim eu gostaria muito de poder falar com o verdadeiro se possível muito obrigada
If this person contacted you, then it is a scam. It really is that simple.
He sido engañada por el falso Chong Kim..me solicito 825 doláres..para registrarme como su pareja..mientras me enamoraba con sus fotos todo era tan bello que me lo creí todo..y cai en su engaño..aún tienes perfiles en Facebook..5 en Instagram. Los he visto todos..y sigue muy activo con su perfil..
Visite nuestra pagina en Facebook para mas ayuda https://www.facebook.com/Amigas.Contra.Estafas/
And to think, I could’ve been getting money with my face. If I had only known…
I have been scam by chong kim pictures i lost my money USD15000 already
We are very sorry to hear that. Now that you know, it is time to report the crime and then focus on your own emotional recovery. You will find many articles on what happened to you and how to recover here on our website. We wish you all the best.
He sido engañada por el falso Chong Kim..me solicito 825 doláres..para registrarme como su pareja..mientras me enamoraba con sus fotos todo era tan bello que me lo creí todo..y cai en su engaño..aún tienes perfiles en Facebook..5 en Instagram. Los he visto todos..y sigue muy activo con su perfil..
Well you probably won’t believe me but I am the actual Chong Kim and I just happened to find this site while googling my name to find an old story about my ordeal. I had no idea this was going on and I just wanted to ask, am I to believe that someone was approached by a scammer using my pictures and reported it to you? Or worse, someone was actually defrauded by this scammer and did so? How do they go about selecting myself to use?
Mr. Kim, thank you for contacting us. Could you send an email to our Compliance Officer to confirm? We will be happy to not only help you answer all of these questions but help you fight back. You are one of the thousands of impersonation victims both military and not. We look forward to hearing from you. Our email is Contact@AgainstRomanceScams.org
He is making me to believe that I am still talking to the actual person. Hes going by Anthony though. I’m sorry you are being used to pick up females. He hasnt asked for money from me. But are these photos of the same person or 2 different men?
I think this issue has not been resolved for years. Now this person is still active. I really want to meet the real Mr. Chong Kim
Why would you want to inject yourself into the life of another victim? Can you imagine how many victims cyberstalk each of these impersonation victims? Sometimes hundreds but many times thousands. You don’t know him, and he is also a victim deserving of his privacy. Please leave the people who have their photos stolen alone. Instead, focus on your own recovery from these scams. It is the best thing for you and for him and his family.
I think you misunderstood. I know how disturbing this is because I am a victim myself. I’m not going to intrude on anyone’s privacy. You, as the editor, listen and write these stories. I am a person who lives the story myself. I am reading by feeling while reading what happened here. While I was trying to meet Mr. Chong Kim, as I was curious about his life, I mentioned as a courtesy to know him. I am very sorry that his name and pictures were used in such a scam. I hope one day you will not be a victim like us.
You see it really does not matter what the motivation is, but by contacting an impersonation victim you would be invading his and his family’s life. Most scam victims that track down the face in the photo are “curious” or want to protect them. But often these are disingenuous reasons. Most traumatized scam victims act impulsively after the scam. We raise the issue to help dissuade victims from doing this, particularly since it meets the definition of cyberstalking and several victims have gone to jail because of it. Also, this website is a publication of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc., a crime victims assistance nonprofit organization that has directly helped over 7 million scam victims. We do understand the issues. Regardless, we do understand the trauma that victims experience and the ways in which they respond to that trauma.
Kim
If you receive this letter
I hope you reply me , ok
Because someone talk to me with line
and he shows some photos to me that
just like you
I actually want to know the truth
Please answer me
Thank you
from Elaine
We are sorry this happened to you. Chong Kim is not going to reply to you. He is not the scammer – his photos have been stolen and used by scammers. That is your truth. Please read our 3 Steps Guide for New Victims – it will get you started on the right path. https://romancescamsnow.com/dating-scams/scars-3-steps-for-new-scam-victims/
If you have a photo of this person you can copy it to Google Images and you will get any information on this person’s previous activities should there be any!!!
You can also google the phone Number and it will give you some info.
My best advice is to only talk to local people and not long distance.
I have been taken in badly by a romantic scammer and lost a lot of money.
It seems you already have got the answer anyway as the FB account has been deleted and Fake.
Also GHANA.. this is full of scammers..
Stay safe and local to where you live. Insist on meeting anyone ASAP and decide. Hope this helps.
Good advice
He is making me to believe that I am still talking to the actual person. Hes going by Anthony though. I’m sorry you are being used to pick up females. He hasnt asked for money from me. But are these photos of the same person or 2 different men?
I have been chatting on whatsapp with someone in Ghana claiming to be Gianna Micheals former porn actress.They’re going by the name Gianna Douglas..No email address and their fb account has been deleted.I know this is fake.I just wanna know who it really is.I’ve tried to look up the phone number but have found no match for it.What else can I do?