Why do military guys ask for money?

Officials and websites like Military.com receive hundreds of questions or allegations a month from victims who state they got involved in an online relationship with someone who claims to be in the U.S. military but started asking for money for various false service-related needs such as transportation costs;

Does the military ask for money?

Commanding officers in the United States military do not call girlfriends, fiancées or family members asking for money. If they ask for money, this is a scam. Cant get internet, food or travel money. Service members do not have to pay for internet connections, food or travel expenses etc.