The U.S. Army Recruiting Command confirmed these messages were completely fake .
If you are looking at this file on your device, here is what the name reveals: Indicates it is a video file. 20190602: The date the file was created (June 2, 2019). VID-20190602-WA0000
Short for WhatsApp, the platform that generated the name. 0000: A serial number for files created on that same day. 20190602: The date the file was created (June 2, 2019)
While the specific file belongs to a private user, this naming convention and similar "draft" text messages were notably linked to a viral that circulated widely. ⚠️ The Military Draft Hoax While the specific file belongs to a private
The U.S. has not had a military draft since 1973; the military remains an all-volunteer force. 📂 Understanding the Filename
Messages often threatened fines or jail time for failing to respond.