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Hello I'm New here! Joined: 06 Aug 2014 Posts: 12

Hello,

For everyone benefit i thought i would post all of this text for people to reference. I actually found parts of this already posted on the forum, but they have expanded their text so here is the new stuff in chronological order.

I got 20 or so pictures of the same girl about half of which were in a bikini. So i knew something was fishy.

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Hi, ---. Thank you for getting back to me.

It's nice to see that you are interested in me. I'd like to get to know you better.
In my previous email I forgot to say that I am still in Russia now. I am moving to the USA next month. I was dreaming about it for a long time and now my dream is about to come true. Wink

I joined to Match.com to find some friend and maybe more in the new area. Please, let me know where you live and tell me about your place. How is life there?

Hope I didn't disappoint you too much... I'd like to develop our acquaintance, to get to know each other better and meet you in real life when I come. To tell the truth I planned to get to the US first and then make new connections. But now I feel that I am getting a little nervous about my move. That would be great if I had some good friend in new place just to meet and talk, show things around and have dinner together. Wink

Please, tell me some story about your life, friends and city. I want to learn about your world. I believe it's very different from mine. I'd like to get more acquainted with your country, society and life there. Your stories would be the best description. I understand if you can't write much for the lack of time. Just tell the episodes that concern you. It would be very interesting for me. And I will tell you about my life too. Ask what you want to know.

As for me, now I live near a small town in Kostroma Oblast. It's about 520 km northeast of Moscow and 171 of Kostroma. I work in a rehabilitation hospital as a doctor of remedial gymnastics or therapeutic physical training. I am a physical therapist. I use various exercises for physical rehabilitation. I help to restore people to health after surgical operations, strengthen physical and mental condition, and treat some disease by physical therapy. You know it's very interesting profession. It always amazed me that a few simple movements can change our mind and body very much.

I am from the serviceman family. My father is a retired officer and my mother is a doctor too. My father wanted me to be strong and independent. And he always stimulated me to play sports and martial arts. My mother often told me about her work. All that inclined me to become such kind of doctor. And I am happy with it. Wink

I graduated from the university and I am skilled and experienced specialist now. In the states I plan to work as a physical therapist or a fitness instructor.

From my occupation I got interested in oriental culture and philosophy. I practice yoga and keep healthy life style. Tim, do you do some exercises or practice? If you want I could show you a few simple technics when I come. They really work and give nice feeling of relaxation and energy. Wink

---, you know just a few months ago I was very skeptical about Internet dating. I thought how I can learn a person through email without looking in his eyes. But then I met my classmate's mother. We had very good talking and she told me that her daughter (one of my school friends) met the man from Canada and moved there. Now she is happy in her marriage, pregnant and waiting for her baby. Wink

Do you imagine? I learn it when I am going to move to the USA. I am sure things don't come without reason... And I decided to give it a try. Wink

And I met you... good start for relationship. Isn't it?

I feel that I am overfill with energy and cheerfulness and I need to share it with someone. I want to find a man I could spend all my life with. I wish to fulfill his life and live in perfect union.

I attached a few pictures of me. Two of them were taken in Egypt. Wink

I went for a holiday there last summer. Summer is my favorite season and I like to be walking and outdoor. What about you?

Well, I think it's enough for now. Don't want to tire you much with my talking... Wink

but I can continue if you want. Please, let me know what you think about all that? Tell me a little of your story and send pictures.

Look forward to your reply.
Yours Lana.

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My dear ---!

I am glad to see your answer. It's so great to be in correspondence with you. That's really new experience for me and nice time spending. Hope you enjoy it too! Wink

I want to let you know that I am writing you from my work computer because I don't have the Internet access at home. I work with people and don't have too much time to sit at the computer. Sometimes it may take me a day or two to reply so don't be disappointed if I don't respond quickly. I will be writing you every time I have a chance. OK? Wink

--- I have so many thoughts in my head and I don't know how to write it all, or where I should start. So don't be annoyed if you see me jumping from one topic to another. Better ask me what you want to know about me. As for me, I would like to know more of your life. Tell me about your family, friends, your routine life and extraordinary days. That all would be interesting to me.

You may wonder why I am still single. Don't worry I am not a weirdo or something like this. Wink

I am absolutely normal: physically and mentally. I think maybe I just was too busy with my studies and professional life and I had too high expectations and demands to my partner. In spite of that I had a few close relationships in my life.

Actually I had the real love in my life and I was married... but my husband was killed in car accident right after our marriage. Sad story but such is life...

I met him at my remedial gymnastics session. Ilya had the recovery of his health after he was wounded in his leg during the armed conflict in South Ossetia in August 2008. He was an army officer in peacekeeping force, that based in Tskhinvali. Can you imagine almost all his unit was killed, he and only a few soldiers survived the Georgian attack. He was given a medal... and after that it's so silly to die in the car crash.

It happened in June 2012. We were together almost two years. It was so heavy emotional upset for me. I was in depression for about a year, I couldn't do anything. I thought that was the crucial point in my life. My work and yoga practice returned me to life. Probably it was my trial, I understood that I should live and complete my life.

Then I decided to move to the USA. To be true I thought about it before and this event just gave me new impulse to change my life. Also bad economic situation, social conditions, corruption and other things make my decision reasonable enough. Don't think I am a gold digger, I just looking for comfortable life and simple things like safety, family, careful husband, good job, possibility for self-fulfillment. The USA is the ideal place for it.

It's a pity I don't have any family in the USA. So I will be coming alone. Last year I have been preparing myself for the move. I saved enough money and made close study of immigration and found the employment agency. They offered the immigration program for me with several opportunities in different cities. I have almost all my papers done, now I am just waiting for my visa. I will receive it in two weeks and then come to the states. Wink

First I will have to go to New York city to visit the agency office. I will get the documents for my employer and sign a contract there. After that I will come to Davenport, IA area and stay to work and live there. I don't know the exact place yet, but they said there are a few vacancies for me. Another good news is that the employer will supply me with the accommodation, so I won't be worry about it.

Well, it's time to close the letter. Hope you like it.
I included a few pictures of me and my friends from Halloween. They are a little bit old but I liked them. We painted each other and it was a lot of fun. Wink

The most recent picture is me in white coat. It was taken this spring in my friend's car.

Don't forget to send your pictures too.

Yours, Lana.

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Hi, ---.

Thank you for your picture. I like it a lot and I'd like to see more of you.
I am really glad to receive your letters and write mine in return. Thank you for your writing. It's so new to me. Wink

You probably don't know that your letters help me to learn English. I see how and what words and expressions you use. I learn how to build sentences, use idioms and slang words. If you have enough time, please make some corrections in my letters and let me know if I make rough errors. You see I work with people and it is important for me to have good communication skills, sound vocabulary and excellent grammar. Of course I will have a lot of practice when I come. I just like to complete the things I do. Wink

Well, I'd better stop being such a smart aleck... Wink

My mother tells me: don't be so difficult and people will like you. I'm sure this is a good principle.

I thought about the first thing I would like to do when I get there. And I have an idea. I'd like to celebrate my move with you. Nothing grand. Simple dinner in cozy restaurant. Then I would like to see the city from the height. Do you know any place where we can have good view on the city? Maybe some high building or hill? What do you think about it?

I want to tell you a little about my life. I don't have a lot of friends, a few girls from work and a couple from the fitness center. We meet once or twice a week, go to the cinema, bowling or a cafe. From time to time we go to some night club to dance and have fun. I like our meetings. We can talk, have fun, dance or play something. Sometimes I motivate my friends to try something new. Every year it becomes harder to do, I noticed that most people don't like to change anything in their life. And I don't think that way. I think a man should expand his abilities and skills all his life.

I have so many things I would like to try, but I don't have enough time, money or company to do it with. For example, I'd like to try windsurfing, rock climbing, scuba-diving, hot-air ballooning and so on. I want to travel and meet different people. So many interesting things in life. Do you have your own dream, what things would you like to try in your life?

Yesterday I went to my girlfriend's birthday party. We had a nice evening: just several friends and her parents, tasty supper, two glasses of red wine and a lot of fun and talking. By the way I have told my girlfriends about you. Wink

They were surprised. They say hello to you, and say to be cautious to me. Hope you won't turn out to be some freak. Wink

Don't take it seriously, I am just kidding. Wink

As you know I keep my shape with training and yoga. A few months ago I also started facial exercises for myself. I bought the book written by Carole Maggio where she describes her series of exercises and I do 15-min training everyday. I always admire people like her, who are self-made. You know I think my inner dream is to devise my own training series or methods and to teach people to use them. There is no problem to find any method now, the problem is time. People need safe exercises and a most effective series. I think that's the way I should go in my profession.

Oh, my God. I just re-read the letter and it is almost all about "girls things" Wink

Hope it doesn't bother you too much. I will try to be more versatile next time.

I am sending new pictures. They are various pictures: one is me skiing last winter. Do you like skiing? Another pic is of me and my father in the background. I treated him and my mother to dinner when we celebrated their wedding anniversary. And there is one old picture of me, it was taken when I just started to work. Wink

I don't have many pictures on the computer but I will try to send something every time I email you.

Kiss, Lana.

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I'd like to talk to you over the phone. But here is a problem. I don't have a personal telephone and I can't give you my work phone number. You know that I work in the military physical rehabilitation center and it's some kind of a restricted institution. We treat high-rank officers and soldiers which distinguished their selves in action. We have access control system and restricted communications here, they block many Internet sites. I even can't use any messengers. ;-(

You probably can't imagine how hard it was to get a permit for leaving Russia. I was waiting for several months just to be able to start my immigration process. Of course working for the government would provide you with almost everything, but the freedom. Yes, I really want to break away from this service and start my own life.

Sorry, I lose my thought again. Wink

---, let me know what number and when I should call you. We don't have a mobile telephony here. So I will try to call you from a paid phone when I have a chance.

Lana

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---,
Your letters really make my days. I like the picture of you. Wink

Thank you for your phone number. I will try to make a call in a few days. It will be great to hear your voice and talk a little!

It's so inexpressible feeling to know that you have a friend somewhere overseas. You never met him but you can read his thoughts and feel his mood. You clearly sense that you like him more day by day. It creates such a strange state of excitement. I'm really looking forward to meeting you in real life. Can you imagine our first meeting? I think I would be a bit shy at first. Wink

Tell me about your character? What do you like and what you can't bear? What are your habits?
As for me I consider myself to be a calm and loyal person. I am trying to think at first and act at second. Of course sometimes emotions catch me and I may do something without forethought. Wink

But I never regret what I have done.

I appreciate sincerity and sequence in people. I always try to be as good as my word and seek the same in others. I can easily forgive if I see the person made a frank confession. But I hate displaying hypocrisy, making the things for appearances' sake. I can't bear rudeness and violence. In general I am very social and like to make friends.

I love reading, recently I endeavored to read classical literature in English. But I honestly don't like it too much. Probably I read the improper books? I tried to read the stories about Sherlock Holmes by A.C. Doyle. I read them in childhood in Russian. Can you recommend some interesting book you read recently? I found that I like to read different articles on the web in English. It's more dynamic process than getting a book done. Do you think I am lack of patience? Wink

Yes, a little.

---, are you a rhythmic? I'll try to explain... From time to time I read some psychology articles and once I leant that the periodicity means a lot for a certain type of people. They are called "rhythmic". I am that type. I like to do the same things in the same time. For example I get up at 6:30 everyday, even it's holiday and I don't need to go anywhere. I like to have a schedule or "to do" list. I like to plan and move step by step. Periodically I have slight depressions and fears about my future but I know after that I will get the powerful upsurge. Actually it allows me to enjoy that depressive states also. Wink

Yes, I am trying to find positive aspect in every event.

I like to do things simple but refined: from cooking and gardening to dressing and decorating my home. I love to keep cleanness and order. I don't need much to feel happy, just cosy home, good job and loving husband (my partner, friend and lover in one person).

--- you know sometimes I get worried about my coming to the USA. How I would manage all these things? Just the thought that I have you there make me calm. I don't want to hide that I have some plans for you in my life, not only as a friend. Wink

Tell me that you won't disappoint me and turn out to be absolutely another man than I have learnt from your letters. Well, I better stop it. I feel you are good guy! Wink

I am going to wrap it up for now because I have to go. I attached a few random pictures again, hope you like them.

Take care. Hope to here from you soon...

Lana

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My dear ---.

It's so great to see your letter!
Every time I read your writing, it lights my day. Do I cheer you up too? Wink

Thank you for your English lesson. I like to do small improvements every time I have a chance. Don't hesitate to correct me if you see something is wrong. OK?

It was great to have small talk and hear your voice. To tell you the truth I like it very much. I have never called abroad before and I just felt a little nervous when I was talking to you. Do you like my voice? Wink

I apologize for not writing you every day. Recently, I was involved with a medical examination and last days it engrossed my time entirely. I honestly don't like to be in the clinic as a patient in spite of the fact that I am a doctor. Wink

I have good news for you. Today, I have completed all the medical issues and they concluded that I am absolutely healthy. I am aware of my physical state without their tests but as you know officials believe the papers, not their eyes. Wink

You don't know how much paperwork is required of me for immigration. All papers must be translated and notarized. I am so happy that they are almost done. I still don't know the exact date of my coming, approximately I will be there in two weeks. I will let you know as soon as I learn it from my agent. In the meantime let's get to know each other better. Wink

So what is the news with you? What is going on in your life?
Yesterday, I went to visit a longtime close friend, Sveta. She is a single mother. It was a nice evening with sweet people. I will miss her a lot. We have known each other for a long time, we graduated the university together. Her daughter Christina had a birthday and she is 4 now. I remember the time when she was born and how exceedingly I helped Sveta at first. I got very attached to Christy and love her like my daughter. Wink

She is very charming and a smart girl. Christy loves animals very much and her dream is to be a veterinarian. She wants to be a doctor like her mother, but she wants to treat animals. Wink

I promised to give her a puppy and I have kept my word. Sveta and I, we took her on a small adventure. We went to the German shepherd nursery and she chose her pet by herself. Christy was so delighted with him. Her puppy is really funny. My heart filled with joy when I looked at them. She found a true friend. Wink

We took a little walk to a small farm, we saw and fed animals there. There were chickens, geese, goats, cows, horses and two ponies. It was really interesting even for me. I believe Christy will remember our journey for a long time. When we returned home I told them that I met you and I would leave very soon. Do you know what Christy asked? She told me "I hope your boyfriend would not mind if I visit you in the states? I love Disney cartoons and would like to visit Disney amusement park..." Wink

Would you like it? Would you mind? Wink

I told her that I would ask your opinion.

Oh, ---! I forgot to tell you that when I was on the farm one pony slightly bit me. Don't worry he just gripped my coat at the elbow. He definitely wanted to taste the coat. It was rather sudden but funny. However, the most amusing thing was to learn that this was a sign: if you are bitten by horse you would meet a very important man in your life this year. The farm hostess said that to me when we left. I think it is about you. Wink

What do you think?

---, I have a very strong feeling for you. Wink

I just can't accurately describe it. It's like I've known you for a long time. Very warm and pleasing inner sense. I read somewhere that a person meets the same congenial souls that he had in his previous lives. I am sure you noticed sometimes you meet distinctive people and just after a while you feel relaxed with them as if you knew them all your life. Sorry, if it sounds silly or a little esoteric. I realize that we have never met and learn about each other through e-mails. But I have a really great feeling about us and I'd like to share it with you. Are you overwhelmed with my thoughts already? Hope, not much... Wink

I attached a picture of me on the sand. It was taken in Egypt. One picture is me with a deer at that farm. It's not recent but I like it very much. Another two picture was taken by Ilya, I fooled around with yoga asanas on the car. Wink

Bye for now.
Kiss, Lana.

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Hello, ---.

I like the pictures you sent, thank you. It's so interesting to see you and your life. Please, keep sending them. You asked if I am going to have a car when I come. Yes, I will have to get some to be able drive around. I hope my work and apartment would be close because I like to walk.

I have some free time so I decide to write you a message about my discovery I made recently. Yes, it's about the title of my letter.

Recently I went to the library and looked for some books about traditional oriental medicine, and I came across the book about "the art of love" - Kama Sutra. Funny, isn't it? I never thought that there is a such book in the scientific library. Of course, I took the book to home and my idea of Kama Sutra has changed.

Before I found this book I thought that Kama Sutra is the list of the sex positions with pictures and descriptions. Actually it is not that. It is an ancient Indian text about sensual and emotional aspects of life, about sexual pleasure and love.

It's author, Vatsyayana, wrote about love and it's place in life, treating young women, allurement women and relations between wife and husband in the family. And the most popular part of Kama Sutra, sex manual, is about 1/5 of all tractate. Wink

I must say he did very well. He deeply analyzed and described stimulation of desire, types of embraces, caressing and kisses, oral sex, coitus positions and orgasm.

You know that I am very interested in different oriental practices, especially after I began to study Yoga. Energy exercises are my favorite. There are many of them in Chi Kung (the art of cultivation and manipulation of life energy - Chi or Qi). And to be honest I am the fan of Tibetan yoga. Wink

So, I like the energy view to sex (making love). It's very sublime process. I don't take sex just for the physical satisfaction or the removal sexual tension. Sexual energy is the most powerful, and the human can easily manipulate it. It's a little silly just to waste it for the physical pleasure.

Making love with beloved is superior and more spiritual level. And the peak of perfection is the making love as energy practice, when you consciously act and completely feel every moment and movement. It is that real and not just the animal lust. You exchange energy, share feelings with your beloved, and you both experience true satisfaction and unity.

I love this approach to sexual relationship and I'd like to practice it. Kama Sutra may be just a sex manual. I think it will bring vivacity and relieve the monotony of sexual life, give new feelings. By the way many positions require good physical condition. I feel I will be good with it. Wink

Oh, sorry, I just reread my letter and found it a little frank. Hope it didn't scare you off. Wink

I am trying to live more consciously and sexuality is very significant part of human life. I mean my life too. I'd like to try this things. How about you? I know there is unusual when a girl talks about sexuality and intimacy. And I want to know what you think about me now and about the topic?

Energy kiss and virtual embrace!

Your spiritual lover,
Lana Wink

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Hi ---,

I've got a little time to make a break and check my e-mail at last. Thank you for your writing. It's such a relief to see that you understood and accepted me with this topic and thoughts. Wink

It makes my day. ---, please, write me every time when you have a chance. When I read your thoughts I think I have an affinity with you. And it is a very delicious feeling. Wink

I want to tell you about my arrival plans so you have an idea what I am doing. I am coming to the USA with the help of a federal agency. It has a program for the medical personnel international exchange. I participate in that program and the agency makes everything for me. They provide a package service for a member. It includes searching a job, processing all paperwork and visa, making a hotel and a ticket reservation and transfer to the job place.

I will get my visa in a few days or so, then I will take a plane and come to New York city. I will go to their New York office to sign a contract with my employer. There I will chose the final job place and take my papers for a legal employment. Then they will send me to Davenport, IA. I will call you from New York city and let you know what jobs they offer me. I hope you will help me to do the right choice. Wink

My agent told me that I would stay in New York for one or two days, not more. I am glad that I will have the opportunity to see New York city. You know, visiting this grandiose city is one of my desirable things to experience. I will surely like it! Do you like NYC?

---, I will tell you all news about me when I have a chance to give you a call from New York. I promise we will have a long talk. I have so much to tell you. I think it won't be too costly to call inside country. I will give you the exact information about my arrival and we will decide where we meet. Oh, what a pleasant idea! I just can't wait it. Wink

They also said that my employer would pay the advance and provide me with an apartment. To be honest I don't trust their taste. Wink

I hope you will help me to find another apartment if it doesn't meet my needs.

It's time to close the letter for now. I would like to write more often but I really don't have enough time during a day. I hope you understand.

Here are another pictures of me. Enjoy! Wink

Yours always, Lana.

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Hi ---!

How are you there? I hope everything is good with you.
I am nice too! I have a wonderful day today!

I was waiting for a moment when I have time to check if there is a letter from you. Now I am so happy to read it. Thank you! You don't believe how much our relationship changed my life. I find out my self thinking about you, our meeting and new life all the time. I have already came to the states in my mind. And I am getting really surprised when I realize that I am still in Russia. Wink

---, I thought about you a lot and I understood that I perceive us as a couple already. Do you believe that we are congruous to each other? I think we are. I consider you to be a good man and I would like to meet you and start more close relations when I come. I have already told you that I don't need much to be happy. I seek simple things to complete my life. I don't know if you have any idea about Russian women. Of course, you know that they are beautiful and they take good care of themselves and family. But in my opinion, their number one quality is that they are entirely devoted to their husbands. I have already found good job. And now I want to have a man, I could respect and love all my life. Wink

I know that my thoughts may sound too straightforward. I am just trying to be totally frank with you about all my desire and intentions. Hope it doesn't scare you off. Wink

I have some updates about my travel and I'd like to share it with you.
Today I've got some papers from my agent and tomorrow morning I will go to Moscow. I will have an interview in the US embassy and get my visa. Then I will have to visit the agency office and receive all travel and employment documents there. My visa will be good for two years. And my agent told me that I can easily prolong it if I have a job in the USA or get married. And after 5 years living there I will become an US citizen, what is my permanent purpose. Wink

---, I learned that I would be doing about $60 thousands a year in the USA. Wow! This is a crazy vast sum of money for me. Wink

Moreover, I will receive $5000 as an advance to get settled in the new place. I think I can start my life smoothly with this money. What do you think?

I feel so happy to be a member of this international program. Did I tell you that I paid only $1500 for my participation? I have a contract with Zagrantur employment agency and they are doing all papers for me. All traveling expenses are paid by employer. They are concerned to get the best specialist from other countries for lesser money. I am lucky I passed their tests and they took me in to the program.

---, I am having the consultation for my interview today and I must go now. I am sorry if my message is a little incoherent. I am sure you understand my excitement. I will come really soon. Wink

Are you smiling now? I am...

Love,
Lana

p.s. I was removing my personal information from this computer and found another pictures of me.

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Hello my dear ---.

How are you? I believe you are all right.
I have so many things to do and I don't know when I will be able to write you again. Promise, I will try to do it as soon as possible. Be patient, we have just a little time before we meet. Wink

Today I have got my visa. I was really nervous about visiting the embassy. But to my surprise, everything went off well. The next step is to take my baggage and get on a plane. I am so glad about that! Wink

I made a scanned copy of my visa for the agency and I decide to send the picture to you as well. This is my first American ID. Wink

---, I've got a phone number of the New York office. They said I can call there if I have any questions regarding my travel. I tried to call them today to make sure they are waiting my arrival and there is a job in your area but I got an answering machine. I guess it was off hours there. I would like to ask some help of you. Could you call them and find out if I am in the list and where I will be working? Tell them that you are my friend and you want to make sure everything is all right.

Their number is 718-514-9554.
Don't bother about this request too much. I understand if you don't have time. I will try to call them again later. Anyway I will find out all the details very soon, just can't wait this moment. Wink

By the way when you will be calling them don't forget that my full name is Svetlana Smolina. Lana is my short name.

I am sorry, I can't compose long letter now. I have to meet my agent today. She will give me my travel papers and information about my flight. Tomorrow I will write you about everything in details. OK? Wink

Kiss you,
Lana

The phone number is a registered verizon cell phone

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Hello my dear, ---.

I must tell you that I received unpleasant news from the agency and I want to excuse if my letter wouldn't meet your expectations.

You know that I always try to be optimistic and find good aspects in everything what happens to me. I always try to solve a difficulty with myself. But sometimes I face a problem I can't deal with by myself and I need someone's help. Usually my father helps me with an advice... This time he is unable to do it because the matter of the problem is money. I know it is not a good topic to start the letter, but difficult circumstances compel me to ask for your help. I need your financial assistance to complete my travel to the USA. Well, I better tell you everything in detail so you have all the facts and make right decision.

As you know after I got my visa I went to the agency to take my travel papers. There I learned that they were about to stop my exchange program because the American side didn't make any payment for the employees transfer. I asked them to tell me everything at greater length. The fact is that when an employer anticipate in this program he pays all expenses and insure every worker coming to the states. The underwriters stopped to insure specialists coming due to the imposition of economic sanctions on Russia. Now American employers don't want to risk their money paying expenses without any guarantee of worker arrival. The agent said that they faced such difficulties for the first time and they probably wouldn't maintain this program any longer. She said that the last group went to the states in May without any problem. I asked why they didn't tell me about it earlier and what I would do. The agent was very sorry, she told me that program had been working for a long time and they didn't expect anything would fail.

She said that I still have a chance to get this job. I can pay all expenses by myself and they will give me all the documentation and a ticket to the states. Some doctors already paid for the service and they are ready to fly. Their flight is on August 10 and I must pay before this date to get on that plane. I asked her about the cost including all expenses and the sum total is $5600. She said that the best way is making the payment and leave to the states because when I come there I would receive the advance from the employer on my arrival. It will give me an opportunity to start new life and reach my goal. If I won't pay for their service they cancel the documentation for my job and recall my visa and I may not have another chance to do it again. I took some time to think about everything and decide to pay them $2000 right away to reserve a seat for me. The remaining part of the payment must be paid before the flight.

---, I know you understand that I haven't expected such a turn for the worse. I paid them all the money saved for the travel. I have been saving these $2000 for about an year. I also spent a lot of money for the documents legalization and participation in the program. Now after making them this payment I have got completely penniless. The only thought keeps my mind is that everything will be all right when I come to the states. I made the round of all my friends and acquaintances. I told them about my situation and asked to loan some money to me. My request helped me to see the real essence of some of my "so called" friends. Long ago I noticed that true friend is being known in grief not happiness. Some of them was sincerely sympathetic with me, and other just masked their gloat with a force smile. Well, it is not the matter, I just felt so rotten asking them for help.

Sveta gave me $500, she was saving the money for a new furniture and she said that my success would be much better than a new sofa in her apartment. A few friends also helped a little. And my parents helped me much too. They gave me all their modest savings, about $1000. I am very grateful to them because after Ilya's death I have been living in their house trying to save up for my travel. With great efforts I could collect $2300 ($1300 from my friends and $1000 from my parents). I tried all resources to gather the money but I still need additional $1300.

Now I have to ask a favor of you. Could you lend that money to me? I need $1300 to complete my travel. I want to borrow this money from you and I will repay it to you as soon as I get my advance from the employer. Please, help me to overcome this difficulties. I am so very sorry for making this request. I don't know how to ask for help. I normally wouldn't do it because I tried to do things myself.

I would never ask you for help under any circumstances but my father insisted on it. We had a talking with him about the situation and he told me that I have two ways. The first way is to abandon my plans, and the second one is to do everything depending on me, just to gain my end. He said: you have a friend and you want to be honest with him, you have a problem you can't solve yourself. Let him know about the circumstances and if he has good intentions and means he would help you to come there. I promised my father to tell you the truth. When I exhausted all possibilities to collect the money here I decide to write you.

I decided to ask you for help because of my thought. I thought if I was you and you were in my place I would do everything to help you to come to the states and start new life together. Moreover I would get disappointed if you didn't ask me for help and just abandoned your plans.

I know that the relationship is the responsibility. And I am ready to accept the responsibility for our common future, goals and happiness. I am ready to work hard for everything we want to have, no matter there is a material or spiritual thing. From what I knew about you I feel that you are the man I would like to spend my life with. I understand that my request may affect our relationship but I do this in hope we are enough mature to talk frankly. I believe it's right way although it is hard.

---, please think well about my request. I am very serious about us, I am open and frank to you.
I feel that we are very right for each other and I want us to meet and prove it in reality. We must get this chance to change our life for the better. We are worthy of having happiness. I need your faith and your help to do the last step to new life.
I am waiting for your answer with great hope for good news. Please, tell me you'll try to help me.

With all my love,

Lana

Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 7:02 pm

Hi Xeriph,

Welcome to Eater and the RomScam Department! A couple questions-first, I hope you are not using your real life email address to bait this scammer. And I really hope you did not giver "her" (it's a guy, btw) your real life telephone number. We always advise member to "bait safe" with email addresses created just for that purpose and none of their personal information.

You've hooked a nice vlad-a scammer from one of the former Soviet Union republics or Russia. Do you have an IP address on him? We also call them "Fat Boris", after an article about FSU scamming. By any chance can you post a header?

Finally you may want to have a look at the Stickies under HHT-they have a ton of information.

Hello I'm New here! Joined: 06 Aug 2014 Posts: 12

Sadly yes i did, i didnt really put it together until the second to last email.

Any suggestions as to what i should to to make sure that they can not run something else on me?

Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 7:22 pm

Drop all contact with the Vlad and he will move on. He wants your Money and if you are unresponsive he will stop in short order.

If you post the Original message and the Headers in Surplus I'm sure someone will be along to torture him a bit more.

Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 7:23 pm

First thing-drop the bait.Ignore any further emails. If your browser will allow, you can block them. If "she" calls you, don't pick up. In a couple of weeks, he'll find a new set of email addresses and leave you alone.

Another thing you can do for other potential victims is wander over to our sister site, ScamWarners and post the emails, the scammer's email address and the header. If you don't know how to check or extract a header, there's a tutorial at "Track IP address" that can help.

Now, if you enjoyed yourself, you can open a new address at gmail, with none of your real life info, and maybe give it another try? Or sign up for a mentor?

Hello I'm New here! Joined: 07 Aug 2014 Posts: 1

Hi,

Thank you for posting this. I was in contact with this person also. I received the same emails, almost word for word. For some reason, I believed her (or him) for so long. Fortunately, I did not send her/him any money. Thank you so much for posting this! I wasted so much time on pointless emails. There are definitely some scumbags out there.