lenamas008@gmail.com - mcelen02@gmail.com

[firefly]

The (almost) victim met the scammer on Tinder. The conversation moved on emails. The victim was communicating with the scammer on the phone and the scammer was even using skype. When he arrived in our live help area trying to figure it out if he is dealing with a scammer or not, the victim was more than willing to believe "she" is real, despite the fact "she" asked him to send money for solving some visa problems before they can met. The email address "she" was using is not reported online, neither the pictures used. The text of the messages was also not reported online. Shortly after the victim learned how to check the headers for the emails he received, he realized that the Russian "lady" he is talking with is using a French proxy. After that he remembered "she" was asking for money to be sent by Western Union to Moscow, despite the fact "she" claimed to be from Orenburg...

On Nov 26, 2015, Lena <lenamas008@gmail.com> wrote:

Hey I'm glad to see you here!
Do you mind if I call you xxx or is it a nickname for the Internet?
Frankly, I doubted that you will answer me. But I'm glad
to see your answer.

My name is Lena.

I'm glad if you can share with me your photos too?
I know how to keep personal, don't like gossip.
A long time live alone. You know, it's hard to meet honest man. I feel
powerless if the daily lies destroys relationships.
The place where I live is called Orenburg. There is no ocean, but the
sea is a few hours away. You were in Russia?

We can chat on the phone. If you like the idea, please give me Your
cell phone number.

Best!Lena

[firefly]

On Nov 30, 2015, Lena <lenamas008@gmail.com> wrote:

Good day xxx! I am very glad that you answered me. I am
happy to receive from you photos.I apologize for the long silence)at
the weekend I visited my parents but every day thinking about you!)how
do you spend your weekend?
I'm graduated in Environmental Engineering. There is no job in my
field for a last years so I'm officially work as Human Resources
coordinator in Sanitary Engineering field since there is huge need
created by artifical government to overload every company with a
certain amount of sanitary engineers. I keep some connections with my
university friends and I was lucky I guess but it's temprorary and in
real world I mostly work in sales.

I mean there is no real need in Sanitary Engineer in the company I
work for. It's just for a authourities. It's all about how things are
being set up in this county. People constantly work in something
different from their education field.

You see there is huge mess in this coutry and I feel it's not getting
better. It wasn't difficult to dive into HR area to get a fresh look.
But I feel distracted. I don't feel I'm engaged in something real
people need.

I am 38 years old. I live alone in a small lodging. Unfortunately
I've never been married and have no children.

Have you ever been in Russia?)

I will call you as soon as I connect the international plan on his
phone.I'd be happy to get to know you closer.

Have a good day! Looking forward to your letter!

[firefly]

On Dec 1, 2015, Lena <lenamas008@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi xxx! I live in Orenburg. Unfortunately, I've never been outside
of their country. But always dreamed about it. I would like to visit
the States. This is quite a good idea I think. Not having tried it
now, I think I will regret it in old age. I don't have kids, but I
always wanted them to have. It is quite a sensitive topic of
conversation for me.

You know, I'm really glad I met you. Tired of rude people, but with you it's different.
Most writing about sex and only about sex. Don't get me wrong, I love sex
but first prefer to get to know the person better.

How do you spend your weekend usually?
Honestly, sometimes I get lazy and in the evening after work can't find the strength to go to the gym.
Have not been on the coast, I think to go to the pool in the evening. Do you like active rest?

I am open to everything new and I have a good feeling about you.
I don't mind to have dinner together one day.
Do you think I can find a job in your country?

[firefly]

From: Lena <lenamas008@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Tinder match
Date: December 2, 2015
To:

Hi xxx! We can also chat on Skype. You can find me under the name
"tanichkani". Or you send me your Skype name and I will add you. I am
pleased that you want to support me in finding work. I thank you for
that. I never went on vacation outside my country. Your offer sounds
tempting. Maybe someday I'll do it.

My family is not very big. Mom and dad live two hours away outside the city.
I love spending time on their small farm.

I have a cousin in St. Petersburg you can see the photo where I'm wearing a yellow dress with cats.
The little girl beside me is the daughter of a cousin.

By the way, had a look last night vacancies in your country. Everywhere require knowledge of English at a decent level.
Began to prepare for this exam ets.org/toefl
I think I can take reading and listening, but you're worried about grammar and speaking.
I have almost no conversational practice, I occasionally practice with a tutor, but it's all wrong.
I guess I should just live surrounded by English speaking people as you think?

Some of the IP's from the emails received :

Originating IP: 109.190.99.16
Originating ISP: Ovh Telecom
City: Paris
Country of Origin: France

Originating IP: 92.140.21.95
Originating ISP: Orange
City: Paris
Country of Origin: France

[firefly]

From: Lena <lenamas008@gmail.com>
Subject: Skating on ice
Date: December 20, 2015
To:

Hi xxx! How are you? I have fun skating on ice. There is amusement
center close to our president's Kremlin. There are no so many news but
I made some progress. Let me top up my cellphone account and I contact
you.

Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S® 5 Sport

[firefly]

From: Lena <lenamas008@gmail.com>
Subject: Pictures
Date: December 22, 2015

[firefly]

"She" decided to visit him - but to solve all the documents problems, "she" asked for $1.500 to be sent by Western Union to Moscow. The victim was willing to cover all "her" costs after "she" will be in the US, but of course, that was not a valid option for the scammer. "She" changed also "her" email in the meantime...

On Dec 23, 2015, Lena s <mcelen02@gmail.com> wrote:

xxx could you please just avoid make me feel this way in the future? I have no idea what exactly to say. You did ask me if I can borrow that 1,500.00 USD here. I can ask my close people for a 10,000.00 or 20,000.00 RUR. But 1,500.00 USD is about 105,000.00 RUR It's not my fault this crazy exchange rate 71 to 1.
xxx so you want me to spend midnight THIS way really?

[firefly]

From: Lena s <mcelen02@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Good night
Date: December 23, 2015
To:

xxx let's stay honest.

I have no doubts you are nice. That's why I'm here now. I keep you updated all the time and I do not make decisions myself. Firstly I ask it from you.
YOU have doubts in me. Why do you make me feel guilty without any reason?

I'm not angry but feel awkward. This is not about your doubts at all. This is my life and I don't like to be treated this way again. I never let anyone to.

I mentioned before I would like to take my chances in Consulate. And I'm supposed to be there in 5 PM tomorrow on interview.

Let's make it clear.

You did ask me how you can up my chances to get visa. Not just once. So I've got understanding you are not just keep saying but expect me to keep you updated. So I got a solution for you. I did that quick research.

Now we talk about me to borrow USD from my close people. xxx I have no idea if that does make sense to ask my family about United States Dollars.
Here in Russia we use Russian Roubles.
We do not use Dollars xxx.
Does this make sense to you?

I did let you to be a party. I am OK about it. It's easy to understand you want to put your share into our project.

So I do not mind to let you to help me with usd

[firefly]

Out of the blue:

Hello! How are you ???
My name is Svetlana!, I am from Russia.
My letter for you is not mistake. I know you have profile on dating site this way i wrote you.
I want to find new friends abroad and possible find my halfpart. Want to know more? Send me an e-mail at

My photo is below . Svetlana

The picture received with the email is already reported here (bathrobe)

Received: from server.bluetruckwhat.com ([192.163.244.153])
Subject: THE MOMENT WITH YOU...
X-PHP-Script: www. southwesternguttering. com/wp-content/plugins/revslider/temp/restarts/input.php for 188.120.246.26
From: Zaire <svetlana.brung@gmail.com>
Reply-To: svetlana.brung@gmail.com
Return-Path: bluetruc@server.bluetruckwhat.com

Originating IP: 188.120.246.26
Originating ISP: Thefirst-ru Clients (webdc Msk)
City: Kaluga
Country of Origin: Russian Federation

through:

Originating IP: 192.163.244.153
Originating ISP: Unified Layer
City: Provo
Country of Origin: United States

Pictures from the same gallery are reported online while being used with the email addresses:
- milamilashkkaa@gmail.com
- svetlanagrezy@gmail.com

[firefly]

Posted on the behalf of the victim:

Thankfully I caught this before things got out of hand, I was cautious from the first mail, and after the third one, although the subject hadn't been brought up, I did say that I would never send money unless we had met and established a relationship. I had heard nothing since, and did yet another search tonight (been checking for two weeks but with no results - I thought I'd struck lucky!) for any sign of her and found a picture which linked to your site. We matched on Tinder, she was using the name 'Netta' (and had a close-up of a red rose among her profile pics) had her age as 46 and was located somewhere near Leeds (UK). She asked to go to email in her second message. When I got the first email which said she was from Russia the alarm bells were ringing but I went with it...

IP used:

Return-path:<annetanaz69@gmail.com>
[10.99.0.26] (37-175.83-90.static-ip.oleane.fr. [90.83.175.37])

Originating IP: 90.83.175.37
Originating ISP: Orange
City: Paris
Country of Origin: France