昨天，我的一位朋友王兄和我说，看了我的文章后想起了刚刚发生在他身边的‘爱心经历’-----妥妥的一场网络骗局。他也是一位基督徒，通过这件事他更加认识到在网络世界中坚持信仰和原则的重要性。以下是这个故事的简述，从最初与一个看似可靠的“联合国维和部队士兵”相识，到他如何坚持自己的信念，拒绝诱惑，最终揭露骗局的全过程。

初识：一位在“也门”执行任务的联合国士兵

    就在这个月初，王兄在社交媒体平台X上被一个自称密斯特罗的女人主动认识了（加好友），也有中文名，祖籍中国成都。她言语间非常热情，说自己在美国洛杉矶‘土生土长’，34岁，是一名在也门联合国维和部队服役的美国士兵，期间正在与美国海军陆战队一起与胡塞武装对抗战斗，时不时还告诉我朋友某天晚上外出巡逻时又发生了交火，他们有几名士兵被袭伤亡。

    密斯特罗不仅发来了几张自己的照片：一位貌似亚洲人的年轻女性，面容姣好，充满魅力；同时，她还展示了一些她穿着美国军装的照片，这些照片让她看起来既英勇又值得信赖。

    密斯特罗的个人简介也十分引人注目：她热爱中国文化，尤其是中国的辣味食物，比如重庆火锅；她听说我朋友是基督徒后也自称自己是基督徒，喜欢旅游、音乐、阅读、爬山和海滩，还擅长钓鱼和露营。她的语言描绘了一幅充满冒险和知识追求的生活画面，这似乎使她看起来更加可信。

心理诱导：来自孤儿院的故事激发的同情心

    在聊天的过程中，密斯特罗讲述了她悲惨的成长经历。她八岁时因车祸失去了父母，在孤儿院长大，是家里唯一的孩子，今年9月底她服役时间满了20年可以退伍并拿退休金了，她非常渴望回到自己的祖国生活，‘落叶归根’，这个细节深深触动了王兄的心弦。作为一名基督徒，他深感怜悯，认为密斯特罗一定经历了很多不为人知的痛苦和孤独。

    在这个时候，王兄说他的内心泛起了强烈的同情心（我就知道他这个人就是比较心软）。他想到自己平日的信仰教导-----关爱他人，尤其是那些孤苦无依的人。面对密斯特罗的故事，他一度想伸出援手，成为她的精神支柱。正是这种爱心和同情，让他对密斯特罗产生了一种近似‘保护美女’的‘英雄主义’情感。这种心理状态也使他对密斯特罗接下来的要求保持了相对的开放态度，当然他还没有完全放下戒备，至少也是50多岁的人了，自知之明还是有的。

骗局的升级：联合国“退休金”的计算与诱导

    不久之后，密斯特罗告诉王兄她的部队受到也门政府邀请前去洽谈当前局势，但在乘直升飞机前去时被胡塞武装分子袭击导致6人死亡3人受伤，而她就是其中之一的伤者，小腿中了有毒的子弹，但‘幸好’没伤到骨头，需要当晚手术治疗。
    随后她将话题转向了她的“财务问题”，并开始详细解释她的“退休金”情况。她说因自己本来也是即将退役，又加上这次负伤，所以联合国当即为她们几个类似情况的士兵颁发了‘退休’证明和为她积累了20年的养老金和补偿，总计240万美元。她解释说，联合国每月为他们存储10,000美元作为退休金，按年算下来是120,000美元，乘以她服役的20年，总额正好是240万美元。王兄转给我的原话是：Then they called each of us and gave us our retirement document and also a box of money.
微信翻译：然后他们召集了我们每个人，给了我们退休文件，还有一盒钱。

    密斯特罗描述得非常详细，这让王兄一度认为她的说法可能是真实的。她还进一步解释说，由于她多年来一直在也门执行任务，个人银行账户因长期未使用而被冻结，因此她无法直接处理这笔钱。此时，她提出了一个建议：希望王兄可以代为保管这笔钱，等她伤愈后搬到中国时再取。王兄转给我的原话是：from the moment my retirement documents and compensation/pension was handed to me on my Wheel-chair, the question of who will keep this for me, that moment your thought came into my mind. I nursed no fear and I felt no doubt. I believe that it will be safe with you and there won't be any problem, all you need to do is receive this money and safe keep it until I come over to China any moment from now when my leg heals. 
I don’t know if you will have the courage to help me and I will be grateful if you can support me and keep it for me. 
微信翻译：从我的退休文件和补偿/养老金被交到我的轮椅上的那一刻起，谁将为我保管这个问题，那一刻你的想法进入我的脑海。我没有恐惧，也没有怀疑。我相信和你在一起会很安全，不会有任何问题，你所要做的就是收下这笔钱，妥善保管，直到我的腿痊愈，我随时可以来中国。我不知道你是否有勇气帮助我，如果你能支持我，为我保守秘密，我将不胜感激。

    密斯特罗的这种请求看似合理且有情感基础，她称自己对王兄充满信任，并强调他们之间的“特殊友谊”让她相信这笔钱会安全地保存在朋友手中。她还巧妙地利用了中国人好客、愿意帮助朋友的心理特点，反复提到他们未来在中国见面的美好场景，以此来激发王兄的积极回应。

信仰与原则的考验：拒绝诱惑与坚持理智

    面对这突如其来的金钱诱惑，王兄内心并非没有动摇。尽管他对密斯特罗的信任一度建立在对方的故事和照片上，但作为一名基督徒，他内心始终有一个声音提醒自己，不要被外在的诱惑所蒙蔽。信仰的核心是对真理和正直的坚持，而不是为了短期的利益放弃道德底线。于是，王兄决定不让自己卷入这种潜在的麻烦中，委婉地拒绝了她的请求。

    这并不是王兄第一次抵御住密斯特罗的诱惑。在之前的几次聊天中，密斯特罗已经暗示过希望建立更为亲密的关系。王兄尽管感受到情感的拉扯，但他始终保持对家庭和信仰的忠诚，没有被美色和诱惑所动摇。这一次，面对金钱的考验，他依然保持了清醒和冷静。

揭穿骗局：IP地址的发现和骗局的破灭

    王兄说他首先是好奇‘a box of money’到底有多重？都快60的人了都没见过这么多现金，还是美元，随上网查了一下，100万美元百元新钞的重量约是10公斤，240万就是24公斤，加上箱子本身也得几公斤，这一箱子钱即便是个硬汉提起来也费劲吧？难道你一个女兵可以提着这么多钱进入中国？

    随后王兄的怀疑逐渐增加，决定进行更深入的调查。他查看了密斯特罗访问他博客时的IP地址，结果显示位置是在加纳共和国，而非她声称的也门；再看她的聊天账号注册电话号码，居然是233-****62719，这个233不正是加纳共和国的国际区号吗？这一发现让王兄更加确信，密斯特罗的一切都是编造的。

    王兄随即向密斯特罗提出了直接的质疑，要求她解释IP地址的问题。密斯特罗一开始试图用情感攻势来转移注意力，但在王兄坚持要更多证据和解释时，她逐渐失去了耐心。最终，她彻底失联，再也没有回复过信息。

总结：坚定信仰与理智的重要性

    这次经历不仅是一次识别网络骗局的教训，更是王兄信仰和原则的一次真实考验。他在美色与金钱的诱惑面前，始终坚持自己的基督徒信念，没有背叛家庭，也没有屈服于贪欲。这样的坚定信念和正直品格，值得我和其他所有人学习和敬佩。

    故事讲完了，事先也征得了王兄允许写成了文章以便让更多的人了解。我相信如果换做是我恐怕很难像他那么‘理智’，因为王兄说有很多细节说明密斯特罗预备的很全面，比如她拍过的照片有早餐吃的餐盘、自己出发巡逻前的自拍、巡逻路上的自拍录像、受伤后在医院病床上渗血的腿......，这是不是说明对方预备的非常充分，从而增加其可信度？
    只想说，在网络上与陌生人交往时，爱心不可缺少但保持理智和警惕更重要，即便面对再美好的承诺和再动人的故事，也要谨记自己的信仰和原则，万变不离其宗，自己的家才是最可信的，如此才会做出理智的判断，防止自己陷入骗局之中，给家人造成伤害。
    多谢王兄提供的‘爱’心故事。

    让我们一起为此祷告！

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信仰 似火
在网络世界的诱惑中
初识 相遇
她在也门执行任务中
照片显真情 英勇
外表看似真诚无疑
孤儿院故事泪 悲情动
深藏骗局梦

信心渐建立 想信
她说家中久未归
面容满坚毅 话语真
打动了我的心
援手有欲助 真诚
基督教义在心中
渐渐情绪起 爱心涌
迷失在故事中

信仰 似火
在网络世界的诱惑中
初识 相遇
她在也门执行任务中
照片显真情 英勇
外表看似真诚无疑
孤儿院故事泪 悲情动
深藏骗局梦

钱财在增长 又来
说她的银行被冻结
要我帮忙先存款
我开始起疑心
信仰在提醒 警惕
绝不被贪欲牵引
金钱诱惑重 终拒绝
保守心信仰中

真相在揭露 揭穿
查她的IP显示在加纳
质问再无法 回应清
终于她失联
信仰是指引 路明
这骗局终被看穿
在美色金钱 骗局中
信仰指路清醒

信仰 似火
在网络世界的诱惑中
初识 相遇
她在也门执行任务中
照片显真情 英勇
外表看似真诚无疑
孤儿院故事泪 悲情动
深藏骗局梦

面对再诱惑 不动
信仰在心灵坚定
真理为我指路明
再不陷入骗局
亲情和信仰 可守
即便故事再动人
警惕在心头 避骗局
信仰守护一生

A Friend’s ‘Act of Love’ Experience

Yesterday, my friend Brother Wang told me that after reading one of my articles he recalled a recent “act of love” that happened right by his side—a full-blown online scam. He is also a Christian, and through this incident he came to appreciate even more the importance of steadfastly upholding one’s faith and principles in the online world. The following is a brief account of the story—from initially meeting someone who appeared to be a “United Nations peacekeeping soldier” to how he held firmly to his beliefs, rejected the temptations, and ultimately exposed the scam in its entirety.

(Image: AI-generated virtual character)

First Encounter: A United Nations Soldier on a Mission in Yemen

Earlier this month, Brother Wang was contacted on social media platform X by a woman claiming to be “Miss Tro” (who even had a Chinese name and claimed ancestral roots in Chengdu, China). She was extremely warm in her language, saying that she was “born and raised” in Los Angeles, was 34 years old, and served as an American soldier in the United Nations peacekeeping force in Yemen. She went on to explain that she was fighting alongside the U.S. Marine Corps against the Houthi forces—and she even told my friend that on certain nights during patrol there were firefights in which several soldiers had been injured or killed.

Miss Tro not only sent him several photos of herself—showing a young Asian-looking woman with a pleasing appearance and charm—but she also displayed pictures of herself in a U.S. military uniform. These images made her look both brave and trustworthy. Her personal profile was equally eye-catching: she professed a love for Chinese culture, especially spicy food like Chongqing hotpot; when she learned that my friend was a Christian, she also claimed to be a Christian. She said she enjoyed traveling, music, reading, hiking, and going to the beach, and that she was also adept at fishing and camping. Her words painted a picture of a life full of adventure and the pursuit of knowledge—an image that further enhanced her apparent credibility.

(Image: AI-generated virtual character)

Psychological Persuasion: The Orphanage Story That Evoked Sympathy

During their conversation, Miss Tro told the tragic story of her upbringing. She revealed that she had lost her parents in a car accident when she was eight years old and was raised in an orphanage as the only child. She also mentioned that by the end of September this year, after completing 20 years of service, she would be eligible for discharge and receive a pension. She expressed a strong desire to return to her homeland—to “return to her roots.” This detail deeply touched Brother Wang’s heart. As a Christian, he felt deep compassion and believed that Miss Tro must have endured untold pain and loneliness.

At that moment, Brother Wang said that a strong wave of sympathy surged through him (I knew he was the soft-hearted type). He thought back to the faith teachings he had received—about caring for others, especially those who are vulnerable and alone. Confronted with Miss Tro’s story, he even felt the urge to lend a helping hand and become her spiritual support. It was precisely this act of compassion and empathy that made him develop an almost “heroic” urge to “protect the beauty” (i.e. to look out for her). This emotional state led him to remain relatively open to her subsequent requests—even though he did not completely drop his guard (after all, he is in his 50s and is well aware of his own limits).

The Scam Escalates: The “Retirement Pension” Calculation and Its Inducement

Soon after, Miss Tro informed Brother Wang that her unit had been invited by the Yemeni government to negotiate the current situation, but that while en route by helicopter they were ambushed by Houthi fighters—resulting in 6 deaths and 3 injuries. She claimed that she was one of the injured; a poisonous bullet had hit her lower leg—but “fortunately” it did not hit any bone, and she needed surgery that very night.

She then shifted the conversation to her “financial issues” and began to explain in detail her situation regarding her “retirement pension.” She said that since she was about to retire and, combined with her injury, the United Nations had immediately issued discharge documents and awarded her and her comrades 20 years’ worth of pension and compensation, totaling 2.4 million U.S. dollars. She explained that the UN stored $10,000 per month as a pension, amounting to $120,000 annually, and over 20 years that summed up to exactly 2.4 million dollars. Brother Wang later told me, “Then they called each of us and gave us our retirement document and also a box of money.”

Miss Tro’s description was very detailed, which led Brother Wang to believe, at least for a time, that her account might be genuine. She further explained that because she had spent years on duty in Yemen, her personal bank account had been frozen due to long inactivity, and that she was therefore unable to directly handle the money. At that point, she proposed that Brother Wang keep the money for her until her leg healed and she could move to China to retrieve it. His recollection of his own words was:

“From the moment my retirement documents and compensation/ pension were handed to me on my wheelchair, the question of who would keep it crossed my mind. I felt no fear or doubt. I believed it would be safe with you and that there wouldn’t be any problem – all you need to do is receive the money and safeguard it until my leg heals and I can come to China. I don’t know if you will have the courage to help me, but I would be grateful if you could support me and keep it for me.”

Miss Tro’s request appeared reasonable and underpinned by emotion. She claimed that she trusted Brother Wang completely and emphasized that their “special friendship” assured her that the money would be kept safely in his hands. She cleverly played on the Chinese trait of hospitality and willingness to help friends, repeatedly mentioning the pleasant future prospect of meeting in China, in order to evoke a positive response from him.

A Test of Faith and Principles: Rejecting the Temptation and Upholding Reason

Faced with the sudden monetary temptation, Brother Wang’s resolve wavered momentarily. Although the trust he had in Miss Tro had been established—based on her story and photos—as a Christian, he always heard an inner voice reminding him not to be blinded by external temptations. The core of his faith is the steadfast adherence to truth and integrity rather than sacrificing moral principles for short-term gain. Thus, Brother Wang decided not to allow himself to be caught up in what could be potential trouble and politely declined her request.

This was not the first time Brother Wang had resisted Miss Tro’s temptations. In previous conversations, Miss Tro had hinted at her desire for a closer relationship. Though Brother Wang felt the tug of emotion, he remained loyal to his family and his faith, undeterred by physical beauty or allure. This time, confronted with the test of money, he maintained clarity and composure.

Exposing the Scam: Tracing the IP Address and Discrediting the Scheme

Brother Wang said his curiosity was first piqued by wondering just how heavy a “box of money” might be. Being nearly 60 and having never seen so much cash—U.S. dollars no less—he looked it up online. He found that one million dollars in new hundred-dollar bills would weigh roughly 10 kilograms, so 2.4 million would weigh about 24 kilograms, not counting the weight of the box. Even a very strong man would find that heavy to carry. How could a female soldier possibly carry such a heavy box into China?

Subsequently, his suspicions began to mount, and he decided to investigate further. He checked the IP address from which Miss Tro had accessed his blog, and the location showed up as the Republic of Ghana—not Yemen as she had claimed. He then examined the telephone number registered with her chatting account, which turned out to be 233-****62719. The “233” is, in fact, the international dialing code for Ghana. This discovery made Brother Wang even more certain that everything about Miss Tro was fabricated.

He immediately confronted her with direct questions regarding the IP address. At first, Miss Tro attempted to deflect with emotional appeals, but as Brother Wang persisted in seeking more evidence and explanations, she gradually lost her patience. Ultimately, she went completely offline and never replied again.

(Image: AI-generated virtual character)

Conclusion: The Importance of Steadfast Faith and Sound Judgment

This experience was not only a lesson in identifying online scams but also a true test of Brother Wang’s faith and principles. In the face of the temptations of beauty and money, he steadfastly maintained his Christian convictions—without betraying his family or succumbing to greed. His firm belief and upright character are something I, and everyone else, can learn from and admire.

I have written up this story with Brother Wang’s permission so that more people can be made aware of it. I believe that if it were me, it would have been much harder to remain as “rational” as he did. Brother Wang mentioned that many details indicated that Miss Tro had prepared very thoroughly—she had taken photos showing her with a breakfast plate, selfies before heading out on patrol, videos recorded during patrol, and even shots of her bleeding leg in a hospital after being injured… These details, he said, were designed to increase her credibility.

I simply want to say that when interacting with strangers online, although compassion is indispensable, maintaining prudence and vigilance is even more important. Even in the face of the most enticing promises and the most touching stories, one must always remember one’s own faith and principles. The essence remains unchanged—one’s own home is the most trustworthy foundation. Only then can we make sound judgments and prevent ourselves from falling into scams that may bring harm to our families.

Many thanks to Brother Wang for sharing his “act of love” story. Let us pray together for this cause!

Attachment:

“The Romantic” is the theme song of the TV series “Too Late to Say I Love You.” Below are the AI-edited lyrics. They serve as a reminder to our brothers and sisters that when engaging with strangers on online platforms, one should not become overly amorous or imprudent. (Due to copyright issues, the original version is not provided here. The lyrics are offered free for anyone to adapt or perform. I look forward to talented friends creating their own accompaniment videos.)

[Lyrics – “Faith is Like Fire”]

Faith is like fire Amid the temptations of the online world When we first meet, when we encounter She was on a mission in Yemen Her photos showed genuine emotion and bravery Her appearance looked undeniably sincere

A story of orphanage tears moved me deeply Yet behind it all lay a hidden scam As my faith began to build, I wanted to believe She said she longed to return home, her roots calling Her steadfast look and sincere words Touched my heart I felt compelled to lend a hand, honestly With Christian teachings in my heart, emotions surged Lost in her story

Faith is like fire Amid the temptations of the online world When we first meet, when we encounter She was on a mission in Yemen Her photos showed genuine emotion and bravery Her appearance looked undeniably sincere Tears from the orphanage story moved me deeply, A hidden scam soon unfurled As money began to pile up, she spoke That her bank account was frozen And asked me to help by depositing some funds I began to feel suspicion Faith reminded me to be cautious Not to be led astray by the lure of money And so I refused, guarding my heart and my faith

Truth emerged as I investigated further I checked her IP address—it pointed to Ghana I questioned her, but she could not explain In the end, she disappeared Faith was the light that guided me Through the deceit and temptation In the midst of beauty and money, deception was exposed Faith remains clear and steady Faith is like fire Amid the online world’s temptations When we first meet, when we encounter She was on a mission in Yemen Her photos showed genuine emotion and bravery Her appearance looked undeniably sincere A story of orphanage tears moved me deeply But behind it all lay a hidden scam Even facing the most alluring promises, I kept my guard, with faith firmly in my heart The truth now shows the way, No longer falling into deceit Family and faith can be safeguarded No matter how moving the story, Caution must prevail May faith protect us all our lives.