by kath_1tx
Sun Aug 25, 2013 5:19 pm
Alina Melnikova
· Libra ·
· 5'6" / 168 cm ·
· Female ·
· White/Caucasian ·
· Average Build ·
· Never Married ·
· No children ·
· Attended College ·
· Christian ·
· Doesn't smoke · Doesn't drink
429244, Republic of Chuvashia,
village Shorkasy,
street Zelenaya, house 3.
alleged birthdate: feb 5 1985
email: [email protected]
She contacted me though a dating website as a registered user. We began corresponding in late December and it ended in mid February. She used typical grooming techniques and by the 3rd or 4th week, had professed to 'falling in love' with me. Over the course of our exchange (she sent a total of 31 emails), she went out of her way to say that I could trust her because of her good family influences. Late in our exchange, she actually called and we talked for about 2 minutes - but I never sent her any money.
Interesting side notes to our exchanges: in her replies back to me, she never included a copy of the message I had previously sent. She claimed that she had no personal phone, could only use an internet cafe, did not have a personal computer of her own and borrowed a camera from 'a friend' to take her photos (in total, she sent 18 photos of herself). She knew what a flash card was, but supposedly never heard of skype or facebook!
Initially, she never responded to questions I had asked, but later after I pointed this out, she began to specifically answer them.
Eventually after she informed me that she needed more money for the flight, I decided to use google image search and found one of her photos linked to another Russian dating scam website and a similar introductory letter that was also posted there. She was under a different name, but also had additional aliases
I contacted the American Embassy in Moscow to learn of the visa process of a Russian national and learned that the information she supplied to me was in gross error. She also claimed that her agency tied all fees together for passport, visa and plane fare - even sending me an image of her ticket.
I informed her that I did not trust her 'agency,' and that I would instead buy her ticket on-line and she could pick it up at her airport. Never heard back from her.
a few of her emails:
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From: Alina [email protected]
10am – rec 10:59am thurs
Hello! What is your real name?
I am very glad that you responded to my message. I'll be glad to know
you better. I think that you do not mind our acquaintance. I hope that
our interests coincide. And we both want to get to know each other.
I'm looking for a serious relationship only. I want to find a man with
whom I could create a shared future. I am not interested in flirting
or short novel. I would like to know what your purpose of our
relationship? I hope that you have only serious intentions to me? I
want you to answer my questions. I would be happy if we are together
we will take the first steps of our acquaintance. I want to tell you
that I do not write very well in English. I'm afraid you're not well
understand what I am writing. But I hope that now you understand what
I am writing. I want to talk a little bit about me. I am a girl from
an ordinary family. I have a good education. My name is Alina. My age
is 28 years. My birthday on Feb. 7. My height is 169 centimeters, my
weight is 50 kg. I am sociable and cheerful girl. I respect kindness
and honesty. I hate lies and brutality. In man attracts me good
manners and sincerity. I have a calm character. I almost never swear,
and I always try to respect and listen to the opinions of others. I
hope I have told enough about me. I think I've made the first step to
our acquaintance. I hope that you will answer me tomorrow.
I look forward to wait for your letter tomorrow.
Sincerely, Alina!
****
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Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2013 21:16:06 +0400
From: Alina [email protected]
11:16am – rec 11:59am fri
Hello Xxx! I like your picture! Thank you. I am very glad that you
want to communicate with me. This is good news for me. I would like to
know more about you. You're interesting and pleasant man. I hope I am
not mistaken in you. And you have only serious intentions towards me.
I hope that you are really the man with whom I can build any
relationship. I'm tired of being alone and disappointments in life. I
want to find a partner in life, with whom I can be happy. Maybe it's
you? Who knows. Xxx, I want to tell you that I live in the village
Shorkasy. It is a small village where I was born and live now. This
development is in Russia. Near the city of Cheboksary. I work as a
cook in the cafeteria. I work different shifts and different days. In
past I worked in the dining room are two cooks, it is with them, and
we replace it with our work schedule is broken. Myself, I was a
university student in the Economics Department at the accounting
profession. But could only get to the cafeteria. Because in our
village not many employment opportunities. But I am not discouraged,
because my job is not that difficult and I can cope with it. I value
my free time. I like going to the cinema or just hanging out with my
friends. Sometimes I just want to stay in silence and enjoy complete
peace of mind. Also I like to watch different television programs or
read a book. Xxx, I'm wondering how do you spend your free time? And
where do you work? You think your job interesting? Or do you want to
do in life with something else? Also, I'll be glad if you will tell me
something about you and your life. I'm interested to learn more about
you. I want you to ask me questions that you're interested. I'll be
glad to answer your questions. I almost forgot to tell you that I do
not have a personal computer at home. I write you letters from paid
internet cafe. It's worth the money. But I do not regret the money to
be able to write you a letter. Because with the help of this internet
cafe I could find you. I'm sorry for what I have done my letter. I
send you my new photos. I hope you like them. Tomorrow I'll be waiting
for your new letter.
Alina.
***
Hello Xxx!
Your letter again to bring joy and happiness to my heart. I feel the
warmth that flow through my body when I get your letter. I'm glad that
you like my clothes. I buy clothes at a local store. Sometimes I go to
the city of Cheboksary. This is a big city and there are many shops,
cinemas, restaurants. I do not go there too often. This is quite an
expensive city. The distance from my village to Cheboksary about 45
kilometers. I live with my parents. I will try to send you more
pictures of my house soon. I am ashamed to tell you, but I have no
phone. I would very much like to talk to you over the phone. As soon
as I get a chance, I'll try to call you. Can you give me your phone
number? When I have the opportunity, I'll call you. Now I do not have
a camera. I've been using my friend's camera. Honestly, I've never
heard of Skype or Facebook. I'll try to find out what it is. Usually
enough for me half an hour to write you a letter. I am paying for it
is about $ 1. Cafeteria where I work is an independent business. This
is a small place. I watched the pictures on the internet in your city.
I liked it. I think that looks are not everything. You can love a man
for his character, style of communication, worldview. I think that it
is too early to speak about the meeting, because we know each other a
little time. I would like to get to know you better. To have a
meeting, it is a very serious event. I hope you understand me.
How do you feel? I want to know how is your day. What are you doing?
What time did you wake up in the morning? Do you think your day would
change if I came to you and was with you? How much time we would be
together? I would like for us to spend time together, could enjoy our
love and passion, kisses. I would like to see every day we wake up in
the arms of each other. Do you think that will happen as our first
kiss. I think it will be fine. I can feel your love and your touch,
your tenderness and passion. I would love to try your kiss. I'm sure
it's fine. I do not know why, but after meeting with you, I feel good.
I've got a lot of energy, I want to do something. I'm happy. I do not
know why. Probably because I have you. You looked up at the night sky?
Did you see the Big Dipper? This arrangement of the stars in the sky,
which creates a pattern that is similar to the image of bears or large
bucket. I send you my kisses. So many that not fit even in this
bucket. I hope they bring you happiness and success in the new day.
Xxx, Do you like my kisses? Want to try them out in real life? Not
far from my village there is a football stadium. Sometimes I go there
with friends to watch football. I like it. Today I send you my photo,
which was made in the football stadium. I hope you like it. I'll wait
for your letter tomorrow. I already miss you, and I want to ask you,
will you come to me now in my dream? I'll be waiting for your answer.
Your gentle and sincere Alina.
***
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Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:48:02 +0400
From: Alina [email protected]
9:48am - rec 5:27pm wed = 7hrs, 37mins
Hello my love Xxx!
I miss you and I wait for your letter. I am happy to receive your
letter today. I would be very upset if you had not written to me.
All my friends say that I am very different. They surprised me and my
happiness. And I want to thank you for what you make me happy. Thank
you. When I read your heartfelt letter, I feel fine during the day and
I see wonderful dreams. I thought a lot about our meeting. What do you
think about this? How did this happen? What do we do? I think about it
constantly. My boss tells me that soon will give me leave. I want to
spend this time with you! I want to spend all my life only to you! In
the near future I want to go to a travel agency. I want to know how I
can come to you, that I would need to do this. Tell me, dear, what do
you think about this? How do you feel about the fact that I was coming
to you? Of all my dreams I like one. In this dream, I'm out of the
plane and see you. I do not know what it looks like the airport,
because I never flew. But I am confident that I know you when I get
out of the plane. We run towards each other and I can see the flowers
in your hands. I went up, and you give me flowers. I'm in your arms,
we enjoy our kisses. You take me in his arms, and we continue to kiss.
I want to feel your kisses! I want to feel your lips, sweet and very
gentle! We go to your house, and there prepared a wonderful dinner. I
prepare light meals. We dine by candlelight under the slow music and
talk about everything. Then we are in one piece in the dance, we dance
and walk slowly to the bedroom. There we lie down in bed and
undressing each other. Our love, our passion, our desire to become
one, and we will burn up in love, and enjoy the passion and
tenderness. It's so beautiful! Do you think that will happen as our
meeting? What do we do? I really want to know your opinion. I'll look
forward to your letter, and I hope that you will tell me of your
desire. Xxx I want to be with you! Xxx, I love you!
I baked a delicious cake. It looks very appetizing, does not it?
I hope you like my picture! I wish that one day you have the
opportunity to try my cake!
Yours and only your loving and gentle Alina.
****
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Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:27:21 +0400
From: Alina [email protected]
3:35am - rec 12:09pm fri = 8hrs, 4mins
Hello my dear Xxx! How are you?
I do not know where to start. I do not know what to tell you. I
promised you that I will come to you. And all our dreams will come
true. I really want this. I want to be with you, and I want to make a
reality of our dreams. I have some news. This afternoon I went to a
travel agency and learned how and when can I come to you. And now I
want to tell you what I learned. In order for me to come to you,
I need to have:
- Visa
- International Passport
- Health insurance
To make these documents, I'll have to go to Moscow at the embassy of
your country. So in this price includes a trip to Moscow, living in
Moscow for one week. The registration of these documents will take 5-7
days. All these documents are needed for me so I can come to you.
Honey, at first I was very happy when I learned that I need to issue
only three of the document. But then the manager of the travel agency
told me about prices. Honey, in order to draw up documents do I need
to pay 910 USD. I was shocked by such prices. I was confused because I
do not have such huge money. I have only 200 USD, which I had been
saving for several months to buy a new refrigerator. Because my old
refrigerator is not working. But I'm willing to spend this money for
our meeting. My love, I'm sorry. I did not thought that the trip is
expensive. This is a very large sum of money. Forgive me, I beg you to
forgive me. I have no idea where I can find another 710 USD. I am far
from you. I can not come to you, I can not make you happy, I can not
give you my affection and love. I do not have much money, and I have
no idea where I can find them. I do not have, find the money to pay
for my trip to you. Since the trip is very expensive for me. I want
only you and your love. I want to be with you forever. I have no
words. In my eyes with tears. I feel very bad because I promised you
and I can not do it. I ask you only one thing. Do not leave me. Do not
leave me alone. I want to be with you. I do not know how to perform my
promise, but I beg you not to leave me. We'll figure something.
Kip, I have met you and I know that you are the man with whom I
want to be forever. And I do not want to lose you. You are a man of my
dreams. I beg you, do not leave me alone. I do not know what to do...
Yours and only yours forever Alina.
I Love You Forever...
My love Alina,
· Libra ·
· 5'6" / 168 cm ·
· Female ·
· White/Caucasian ·
· Average Build ·
· Never Married ·
· No children ·
· Attended College ·
· Christian ·
· Doesn't smoke · Doesn't drink
429244, Republic of Chuvashia,
village Shorkasy,
street Zelenaya, house 3.
alleged birthdate: feb 5 1985
email: [email protected]
She contacted me though a dating website as a registered user. We began corresponding in late December and it ended in mid February. She used typical grooming techniques and by the 3rd or 4th week, had professed to 'falling in love' with me. Over the course of our exchange (she sent a total of 31 emails), she went out of her way to say that I could trust her because of her good family influences. Late in our exchange, she actually called and we talked for about 2 minutes - but I never sent her any money.
Interesting side notes to our exchanges: in her replies back to me, she never included a copy of the message I had previously sent. She claimed that she had no personal phone, could only use an internet cafe, did not have a personal computer of her own and borrowed a camera from 'a friend' to take her photos (in total, she sent 18 photos of herself). She knew what a flash card was, but supposedly never heard of skype or facebook!
Initially, she never responded to questions I had asked, but later after I pointed this out, she began to specifically answer them.
Eventually after she informed me that she needed more money for the flight, I decided to use google image search and found one of her photos linked to another Russian dating scam website and a similar introductory letter that was also posted there. She was under a different name, but also had additional aliases
I contacted the American Embassy in Moscow to learn of the visa process of a Russian national and learned that the information she supplied to me was in gross error. She also claimed that her agency tied all fees together for passport, visa and plane fare - even sending me an image of her ticket.
I informed her that I did not trust her 'agency,' and that I would instead buy her ticket on-line and she could pick it up at her airport. Never heard back from her.
a few of her emails:
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Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2013 20:00:26 +0400
From: Alina [email protected]
10am – rec 10:59am thurs
Hello! What is your real name?
I am very glad that you responded to my message. I'll be glad to know
you better. I think that you do not mind our acquaintance. I hope that
our interests coincide. And we both want to get to know each other.
I'm looking for a serious relationship only. I want to find a man with
whom I could create a shared future. I am not interested in flirting
or short novel. I would like to know what your purpose of our
relationship? I hope that you have only serious intentions to me? I
want you to answer my questions. I would be happy if we are together
we will take the first steps of our acquaintance. I want to tell you
that I do not write very well in English. I'm afraid you're not well
understand what I am writing. But I hope that now you understand what
I am writing. I want to talk a little bit about me. I am a girl from
an ordinary family. I have a good education. My name is Alina. My age
is 28 years. My birthday on Feb. 7. My height is 169 centimeters, my
weight is 50 kg. I am sociable and cheerful girl. I respect kindness
and honesty. I hate lies and brutality. In man attracts me good
manners and sincerity. I have a calm character. I almost never swear,
and I always try to respect and listen to the opinions of others. I
hope I have told enough about me. I think I've made the first step to
our acquaintance. I hope that you will answer me tomorrow.
I look forward to wait for your letter tomorrow.
Sincerely, Alina!
****
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Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2013 21:16:06 +0400
From: Alina [email protected]
11:16am – rec 11:59am fri
Hello Xxx! I like your picture! Thank you. I am very glad that you
want to communicate with me. This is good news for me. I would like to
know more about you. You're interesting and pleasant man. I hope I am
not mistaken in you. And you have only serious intentions towards me.
I hope that you are really the man with whom I can build any
relationship. I'm tired of being alone and disappointments in life. I
want to find a partner in life, with whom I can be happy. Maybe it's
you? Who knows. Xxx, I want to tell you that I live in the village
Shorkasy. It is a small village where I was born and live now. This
development is in Russia. Near the city of Cheboksary. I work as a
cook in the cafeteria. I work different shifts and different days. In
past I worked in the dining room are two cooks, it is with them, and
we replace it with our work schedule is broken. Myself, I was a
university student in the Economics Department at the accounting
profession. But could only get to the cafeteria. Because in our
village not many employment opportunities. But I am not discouraged,
because my job is not that difficult and I can cope with it. I value
my free time. I like going to the cinema or just hanging out with my
friends. Sometimes I just want to stay in silence and enjoy complete
peace of mind. Also I like to watch different television programs or
read a book. Xxx, I'm wondering how do you spend your free time? And
where do you work? You think your job interesting? Or do you want to
do in life with something else? Also, I'll be glad if you will tell me
something about you and your life. I'm interested to learn more about
you. I want you to ask me questions that you're interested. I'll be
glad to answer your questions. I almost forgot to tell you that I do
not have a personal computer at home. I write you letters from paid
internet cafe. It's worth the money. But I do not regret the money to
be able to write you a letter. Because with the help of this internet
cafe I could find you. I'm sorry for what I have done my letter. I
send you my new photos. I hope you like them. Tomorrow I'll be waiting
for your new letter.
Alina.
***
Hello Xxx!
Your letter again to bring joy and happiness to my heart. I feel the
warmth that flow through my body when I get your letter. I'm glad that
you like my clothes. I buy clothes at a local store. Sometimes I go to
the city of Cheboksary. This is a big city and there are many shops,
cinemas, restaurants. I do not go there too often. This is quite an
expensive city. The distance from my village to Cheboksary about 45
kilometers. I live with my parents. I will try to send you more
pictures of my house soon. I am ashamed to tell you, but I have no
phone. I would very much like to talk to you over the phone. As soon
as I get a chance, I'll try to call you. Can you give me your phone
number? When I have the opportunity, I'll call you. Now I do not have
a camera. I've been using my friend's camera. Honestly, I've never
heard of Skype or Facebook. I'll try to find out what it is. Usually
enough for me half an hour to write you a letter. I am paying for it
is about $ 1. Cafeteria where I work is an independent business. This
is a small place. I watched the pictures on the internet in your city.
I liked it. I think that looks are not everything. You can love a man
for his character, style of communication, worldview. I think that it
is too early to speak about the meeting, because we know each other a
little time. I would like to get to know you better. To have a
meeting, it is a very serious event. I hope you understand me.
How do you feel? I want to know how is your day. What are you doing?
What time did you wake up in the morning? Do you think your day would
change if I came to you and was with you? How much time we would be
together? I would like for us to spend time together, could enjoy our
love and passion, kisses. I would like to see every day we wake up in
the arms of each other. Do you think that will happen as our first
kiss. I think it will be fine. I can feel your love and your touch,
your tenderness and passion. I would love to try your kiss. I'm sure
it's fine. I do not know why, but after meeting with you, I feel good.
I've got a lot of energy, I want to do something. I'm happy. I do not
know why. Probably because I have you. You looked up at the night sky?
Did you see the Big Dipper? This arrangement of the stars in the sky,
which creates a pattern that is similar to the image of bears or large
bucket. I send you my kisses. So many that not fit even in this
bucket. I hope they bring you happiness and success in the new day.
Xxx, Do you like my kisses? Want to try them out in real life? Not
far from my village there is a football stadium. Sometimes I go there
with friends to watch football. I like it. Today I send you my photo,
which was made in the football stadium. I hope you like it. I'll wait
for your letter tomorrow. I already miss you, and I want to ask you,
will you come to me now in my dream? I'll be waiting for your answer.
Your gentle and sincere Alina.
***
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Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:48:02 +0400
From: Alina [email protected]
9:48am - rec 5:27pm wed = 7hrs, 37mins
Hello my love Xxx!
I miss you and I wait for your letter. I am happy to receive your
letter today. I would be very upset if you had not written to me.
All my friends say that I am very different. They surprised me and my
happiness. And I want to thank you for what you make me happy. Thank
you. When I read your heartfelt letter, I feel fine during the day and
I see wonderful dreams. I thought a lot about our meeting. What do you
think about this? How did this happen? What do we do? I think about it
constantly. My boss tells me that soon will give me leave. I want to
spend this time with you! I want to spend all my life only to you! In
the near future I want to go to a travel agency. I want to know how I
can come to you, that I would need to do this. Tell me, dear, what do
you think about this? How do you feel about the fact that I was coming
to you? Of all my dreams I like one. In this dream, I'm out of the
plane and see you. I do not know what it looks like the airport,
because I never flew. But I am confident that I know you when I get
out of the plane. We run towards each other and I can see the flowers
in your hands. I went up, and you give me flowers. I'm in your arms,
we enjoy our kisses. You take me in his arms, and we continue to kiss.
I want to feel your kisses! I want to feel your lips, sweet and very
gentle! We go to your house, and there prepared a wonderful dinner. I
prepare light meals. We dine by candlelight under the slow music and
talk about everything. Then we are in one piece in the dance, we dance
and walk slowly to the bedroom. There we lie down in bed and
undressing each other. Our love, our passion, our desire to become
one, and we will burn up in love, and enjoy the passion and
tenderness. It's so beautiful! Do you think that will happen as our
meeting? What do we do? I really want to know your opinion. I'll look
forward to your letter, and I hope that you will tell me of your
desire. Xxx I want to be with you! Xxx, I love you!
I baked a delicious cake. It looks very appetizing, does not it?
I hope you like my picture! I wish that one day you have the
opportunity to try my cake!
Yours and only your loving and gentle Alina.
****
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Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:27:21 +0400
From: Alina [email protected]
3:35am - rec 12:09pm fri = 8hrs, 4mins
Hello my dear Xxx! How are you?
I do not know where to start. I do not know what to tell you. I
promised you that I will come to you. And all our dreams will come
true. I really want this. I want to be with you, and I want to make a
reality of our dreams. I have some news. This afternoon I went to a
travel agency and learned how and when can I come to you. And now I
want to tell you what I learned. In order for me to come to you,
I need to have:
- Visa
- International Passport
- Health insurance
To make these documents, I'll have to go to Moscow at the embassy of
your country. So in this price includes a trip to Moscow, living in
Moscow for one week. The registration of these documents will take 5-7
days. All these documents are needed for me so I can come to you.
Honey, at first I was very happy when I learned that I need to issue
only three of the document. But then the manager of the travel agency
told me about prices. Honey, in order to draw up documents do I need
to pay 910 USD. I was shocked by such prices. I was confused because I
do not have such huge money. I have only 200 USD, which I had been
saving for several months to buy a new refrigerator. Because my old
refrigerator is not working. But I'm willing to spend this money for
our meeting. My love, I'm sorry. I did not thought that the trip is
expensive. This is a very large sum of money. Forgive me, I beg you to
forgive me. I have no idea where I can find another 710 USD. I am far
from you. I can not come to you, I can not make you happy, I can not
give you my affection and love. I do not have much money, and I have
no idea where I can find them. I do not have, find the money to pay
for my trip to you. Since the trip is very expensive for me. I want
only you and your love. I want to be with you forever. I have no
words. In my eyes with tears. I feel very bad because I promised you
and I can not do it. I ask you only one thing. Do not leave me. Do not
leave me alone. I want to be with you. I do not know how to perform my
promise, but I beg you not to leave me. We'll figure something.
Kip, I have met you and I know that you are the man with whom I
want to be forever. And I do not want to lose you. You are a man of my
dreams. I beg you, do not leave me alone. I do not know what to do...
Yours and only yours forever Alina.
I Love You Forever...
My love Alina,