She met Duck when she wasn’t looking for anything serious.
He was confident, polite, and calm in a way that felt reassuring. On their first few dates, he spoke about discipline and structure—how his past shaped him. He said he was retired Navy. A Senior Chief. He didn’t boast. He mentioned it like it was simply a fact.
He told her the Navy gave him values. Honor. Loyalty. Leadership.
She believed him.
One night, he took her to dinner. He wore a blazer and, underneath it, a ribbon rack. Rows of color that suggested experience, sacrifice, and service. Other people noticed. A stranger thanked him for his service. Duck smiled and nodded.
He didn’t correct them.
When she asked about his past, he explained that his ex-wife was unstable. He said she had thrown out his belongings, turned people against him, and ruined his life. He spoke like a man who had been wronged. Like someone who deserved sympathy.
Over time, the stories shifted. Details didn’t always line up. Timelines blurred. When she asked questions, he brushed them off.
“You’re overthinking.”
“Why would I lie about something like that?”
It wasn’t one big moment. It was small things. A document that didn’t match the story. A record that said less than what had been promised.
That’s when she realized the problem wasn’t her questions.
It was the answers.
Disclaimer
The story above is a work of fiction. It is a composite narrative inspired by patterns described by multiple individuals. It is not a verbatim account of any single person’s experience.
Duck Tales...
“I’m retired Navy.”
What the Records Show
Publicly releasable records reflect active-duty service from September 30, 1985 to September 29, 1989, followed by discharge.
“I was a Senior Chief.” or "I was a Navy Diving Instructor in Washington"
What the Records Show
FOIA records list rank at separation as Seaman (SN). Publicly releasable records do not reflect qualification as a Navy diver, diving instructor, or assignment to a Navy diving unit or training command in Washington.
Wore a “Desert Storm” hat, on Veterans Day 2025, implying service during Operation Desert Storm.
What the Records Show
Publicly releasable records reflect active-duty service ending in September 1989, prior to the start of Operation Desert Storm (1990–1991). No Gulf War service or related campaign awards are reflected in the record.
"The tattoo on my chest is my mother" or "The tattoo on my chest is of an angel in a magazine"
What the Records Show
According to first-person accounts submitted to the project, individuals who identified themselves as a former partner stated the image is not his mother but his ex-wife.
Lies on Facebook for Likes
Stole a Wikipedia picture and pretended it was him on Veterans Day
November 11, 2023, Randy Duck posts multiple pictures of him from the 80s in the Navy along with photos such as this on Facebook
Commenter asks if it's him and he responds 'Yes, that's me"
Commenter then does a Google Photo Reverse Search and comes across multiple sites showing this photo is of Guy Inzunza in 2008
Duck has to keep the lie alive... so he says "yes, I was apart of that MDSU unit"
“My ex- wife threw out my Navy clothing and paperwork while I was deployed.”
What the Records Show
According to messages submitted to the project by a former partner, which she stated were sent to her by his former spouse, the former spouse reported that he discarded her belongings while she was deployed and later told her he would disclose their location in exchange for payment. These statements are presented as personal testimony relayed through contemporaneous messages.
"I've never been in any trouble. I went to Catholic School "
What the Records Show
A publicly available background report reflects a felony-level case filed in 1987 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with a guilty plea entered. The case involved the offense listed as “uttering” and resulted in probation.
Fun Fact: Uttering is "the crime of knowingly tendering or showing a forged instrument or counterfeit coin to another with intent to defraud."
The project has not independently verified whether this conviction was later expunged, reduced, or subject to restoration of rights.
Allegedly Fake His Own Death
Submission allege that Randy Duck faked his own death to an alleged mistress.
According to personal testimony:
An individual reportedly contacted a church seeking funeral information after receiving such claims.
These accounts are presented as alleged experience.
Alleged Deceptive Online Conduct
Submissions allege deceptive online behavior involving false identities.
According to personal testimony:
Individuals allege that false online personas were used to communicate with others
These accounts describe the conduct as deceptive and a contributing factor to the end of a relationship
⚠️ Note: This project does not publish explicit details involving minors or sexual conduct. Allegations are summarized at a high level to avoid speculation or harm.
Alleged Conflicting Explanations Regarding Military Separation
Submissions include conflicting explanations reportedly provided by Randy Duck regarding the circumstances of his separation from military service.
According to relayed testimony attributed to a former spouse:
He was discharged for failing to meet physical fitness standards
This statement is presented as personal testimony, relayed through messages shared with the project.
Publicly releasable records reflect service dates and discharge but do not specify the reason for separation.
Alleged False Claims of Major Purchases and Financial Contributions
Several individuals allege that Randy Duck claimed to have:
Purchased a home and vehicle for a spouse
Financed significant personal or family events
According to submitted testimony, these claims were later contradicted by individuals who state they personally covered those expenses or that the purchases did not occur.
Alleged Misrepresentation of Financial Stability
Multiple submissions allege that Randy Duck represented himself as receiving a military pension and as having stable retirement income.
According to personal testimony:
Individuals allege that utilities at his residence were disconnected due to nonpayment
One account alleges that financial shortfalls were attributed to claimed obligations, including educational expenses for a family member
Publicly releasable military records reviewed by the project do not reflect retirement eligibility or pension status.
Alleged Failure to Repay Money
Multiple submissions allege that money was borrowed with promises of repayment.
According to personal testimony:
Partial repayment was made in some instances
Individuals allege that the amounts repaid did not match what was promised
These accounts are presented as firsthand experience.
Alleged Misrepresentation of Education and Professional Credentials
Multiple submissions allege that Randy Duck represented himself as having advanced education and professional qualifications, including:
Teaching or instructional roles with the Red Cross
Medical degrees or bachelor’s degrees
Specialized technical/medical, laboratory credentials, high-level or senior laboratory or medical role connected to Navy service
According to individuals who submitted accounts, these representations were used to establish credibility and professional authority.
The project has not obtained documentation confirming:
Medical degrees, Bachelor’s degrees, Teaching or instructor certification with the Red Cross, Advanced medical or laboratory credentials beyond entry-level certification. This project has confirmed he has a history of being a phlebotomist.
The absence of documentation is noted for transparency and does not constitute a determination of intent.
Alleged Use of High Ranking Military Attire in Community Settings
One submission alleges that Randy Duck purchased a military-style costume and ribbon rack and wore it at a Veterans Day–related church event, where he appeared alongside other veterans.
According to the individual who submitted this account, the attire created the impression of military status and service consistent with prior representations he had made about his background.
This statement is presented as personal testimony. The project does not determine intent and presents the allegation for transparency alongside publicly releasable service records. Valor Guardians covered the Duck of Dupe here.
Alleged Pattern of Blame-Shifting in Prior Relationships
Multiple women who submitted accounts to the project report a similar pattern in how Randy Duck allegedly described his prior relationships.
According to these submissions, he frequently told new partners that previous relationships ended because:
Former partners were abusive
Former partners were dishonest or unfaithful
Former partners “broke his heart” or mistreated him
Several individuals state that these explanations were presented early in relationships and framed him as the victim of repeated wrongdoing by others.
According to subsequent firsthand accounts and relayed testimony submitted to the project, individuals later learned that some of the behaviors he attributed to former partners — including deception, mistreatment, or harm — were instead alleged by those former partners to have been committed by him.
These statements are presented as personal testimony and allegation. The project does not assign intent or determine factual accuracy but documents recurring themes reported across multiple submissions.