Has anyone received a message like this ?

2Lego19

I received the following message and i suspect it is a scam. i wanted to let others know.

Good evening 2Lego19. My name is SPC Millard, Daniel with the US ARMY. Currently im on deployment down south in Honduras. I was contacting you today to see if you guys offer any kind of care package for soldiers down range? Im sure you never get this kind of question but im a huge fan of Brick Owl and I figured id ask one of their more famous sellers for some support. Its really secluded out here and we're limited on after work activities and I figured if I had a Lego set from Star Wars or Vikings or something along that line to build it might pass the time a little easier. The support from those back home really makes a difference especially since im so far away from the comforts of home. If you want to contact me back you can email me at [email protected]. Well anyways, thank you for reading and I hope you have a wonderful day and we'll talk soon.
Sincerely,
SPC Millard, Daniel

BrickGenie

Not calling scam immediately but I'm always pretty skeptical of these kinds of claims. For example, he's employed and doesn't have much expenses because he's on deployment. Why wouldn't he just pay for a Lego set like the rest of us?

thecueshop

I got one just like it yesterday, and brought it to admins attention.

Graham

What deployment in Honduras ?

Must be hush-hush!

MeanGeek

I received one like that today... have not responded yet

bluedragon

same here

thecueshop

I have received another one from this member. I should have responded and said a will hand deliver some LEGO if he showed me is military ID as I'm going to be in Honduras later this month. I opted to just added him to the blocked list.