Angelina Kovalenko Scam: Fake Ukrainian Soldier Profile Using Stolen Photos

This investigation concerns a fake Facebook and WhatsApp profile operating under the name Angelina Kovalenko. The profile claimed to belong to a Ukrainian Armed Forces soldier stationed in Donetsk and used photographs of an attractive Ukrainian woman in military clothing.

After building an emotional connection, the profile introduced a dramatic combat-injury story and began requesting financial help through PayPal and Apple gift cards.

Important: The woman shown in the photographs is not accused of operating this scam. Our investigation established that her images were used to create the fake “Angelina Kovalenko” identity.

The WhatsApp number associated with the scam was +380 66 724 3727. We are publishing the full number so that other men searching Google for the same contact details can find this investigation before sending money.

Angelina Kovalenko Scam: Case Summary

Case element	Investigation finding
Name used	Angelina Kovalenko
Facebook username shown	@angelina.kovalenko.228690
Claimed identity	Ukrainian Armed Forces soldier stationed in Donetsk
Claimed location	Kyiv, Ukraine
Initial contact	Facebook message presented as accidental contact
Later communication	WhatsApp
WhatsApp number	+380 66 724 3727
Photographs used	Photographs belonging to Ukrainian model and former beauty queen Anastasiia Lenna
Emergency story	Combat injury, broken neck, hospital treatment, and financial hardship
Payment requests	PayPal payments and Apple gift cards
Investigation verdict	The “Angelina Kovalenko” Ukrainian soldier profile was fake

 

 

How the Fake Facebook Contact Began

The contact began on Facebook. The person using the “Angelina Kovalenko” profile claimed that the first message had been sent by mistake.

This accidental-contact approach is common in online scams because it makes the conversation appear spontaneous. The sender does not immediately look like someone searching for money or deliberately targeting a foreign man.

The conversation quickly became friendly and personal. The profile presented Angelina as a brave, patriotic Ukrainian woman serving in the military during the war.

The profile claimed that Angelina was:

• from Kyiv;
• single;
• serving in the Ukrainian Armed Forces;
• stationed in or connected with Donetsk;
• strongly patriotic;
• interested in developing a personal relationship.

The Facebook page contained Ukrainian flags, military photographs, patriotic messages, and posts about fallen soldiers. These details were intended to make the identity look authentic.

The Fake Ukrainian Soldier Identity

The photographs showed the same attractive woman wearing military-style clothing, holding a rifle, posing near Ukrainian flags, and appearing in settings associated with the war.

The combination was convincing:

• a beautiful Ukrainian woman;
• a military uniform;
• weapons and Ukrainian flags;
• patriotic Facebook posts;
• stories about military service;
• emotional references to the war.

However, our investigation confirmed that the Facebook identity and military story were fabricated.

Who Is the Woman in the Photographs?

The woman shown in the photographs is Anastasiia Lenna, a Ukrainian model and former beauty queen.

She is not presented in this investigation as the person who contacted the victim, controlled the Facebook profile, used the WhatsApp number, or requested money.

Her publicly available photographs were used to create a separate fictional identity under the name “Angelina Kovalenko.”

This distinction is important. In many dating scams:

• the person in the photographs is real;
• the name attached to the photographs is fake;
• the person writing the messages is someone else;
• the profile operator creates a new biography around stolen images.

A real face does not make a dating profile genuine.

Military and Emotional Content Used to Build Trust

The fake profile published military-themed and emotional Facebook content to support the story.

This type of content can serve several purposes:

• creating a believable Ukrainian identity;
• making the profile appear active over time;
• encouraging sympathy and admiration;
• explaining why communication may be irregular;
• preparing the victim for an emergency story;
• making questions about money feel insensitive.

The war in Ukraine is real. That is precisely why fabricated military stories can be persuasive.

The Broken-Neck and Hospital Story

After the conversation moved from Facebook to WhatsApp, the profile introduced a serious medical emergency.

“Angelina” claimed that she had suffered a broken neck in combat and was recovering in a hospital in Kyiv.

The story also included:

• photographs from a hospital bed;
• a neck brace;
• physical pain and difficult recovery;
• a son named Andriy;
• a sister living in Istanbul;
• financial hardship during treatment;
• plans to return from Kyiv to Donetsk.

One major contradiction was the claim that a soldier recovering from a broken neck planned to travel by car from Kyiv back toward an active war area.

The medical story was not introduced as an isolated fact. It created the emotional foundation for the financial requests that followed.

PayPal and Apple Gift Card Requests

After sympathy and emotional trust had been established, the fake profile asked the victim for help.

The first request was for money through PayPal.

When the PayPal payment did not work as expected, the profile requested Apple gift cards instead.

This change of payment method is a serious warning sign. Gift cards are attractive to scammers because:

• they can be purchased quickly;
• the victim only needs to send the code;
• the value can be transferred or resold;
• the transaction is difficult to reverse;
• the recipient does not need to disclose a normal bank account.

Some gift cards were reportedly sent before the victim understood that the identity and military story were false.

Phone Number Used by the Fake Angelina Kovalenko Profile

WhatsApp number: +380 66 724 3727

This number is published in full so that men searching Google, WhatsApp, scam databases, or payment discussions can find this investigation.

If you received messages from this number, save:

• the WhatsApp profile name;
• the profile photograph;
• the About information;
• the complete chat;
• voice messages;
• photographs and videos;
• PayPal recipient details;
• gift card instructions;
• dates and amounts of every request.

A phone number can later be disconnected, transferred, recycled, or used by another person. The number therefore should be considered together with the name, photographs, story, payment requests, and dates of communication.

What Our Investigation Confirmed

• The Facebook profile using the name “Angelina Kovalenko” was fake.
• The woman shown in the photographs was not the person represented by the profile.
• The photographs belonged to Anastasiia Lenna.
• The claimed Ukrainian military identity was fabricated.
• The profile falsely claimed that the woman was stationed in Donetsk.
• The operator moved the conversation from Facebook to WhatsApp.
• The WhatsApp number used was +380 66 724 3727.
• The broken-neck and hospital story was used to gain sympathy.
• The victim was asked to send money through PayPal.
• Apple gift cards were requested when the initial payment method did not work.

Why We Do Not Publish Our Investigation Methods

This article publishes the findings and identifiers necessary to warn potential victims.

We do not disclose the private databases, technical procedures, confidential sources, verification tools, or investigative methods used to establish the results.

The client who ordered the investigation received the relevant findings in a private report.

Warning Signs in This Fake Soldier Scam

1. The first message appeared accidental. This reduced suspicion and made the conversation look spontaneous.
2. The profile used a heroic military identity. A Ukrainian servicewoman naturally attracted sympathy and respect.
3. The photographs were emotionally powerful. They showed weapons, military clothing, Ukrainian flags, and hospital treatment.
4. The relationship developed quickly. Personal attention was used before the identity had been verified.
5. The conversation moved to WhatsApp. This removed the contact from the original platform.
6. The profile introduced a serious injury. A broken neck created urgency and sympathy.
7. The story contained contradictions. The alleged travel plans did not match the claimed medical condition.
8. Money was requested. The emotional story eventually led to PayPal.
9. The payment method changed. Apple gift cards were requested after the first method failed.
10. The photographs belonged to another person. The entire identity was built around stolen images.

What Does Not Prove a Woman Is a Scammer?

Being Ukrainian, serving in the military, being a single mother, or recovering from an injury does not prove fraud.

The risk becomes serious when several facts appear together:

• the identity cannot be independently confirmed;
• the photographs belong to someone else;
• the social media profile uses a false name;
• the personal story contains major contradictions;
• the person avoids normal verification;
• an emotional emergency leads to requests for money or gift cards.

Conclusions should be based on the complete evidence from the individual case.

Did You Receive the Same Photos or Phone Number?

Contact us if someone using the name Angelina Kovalenko, the username @angelina.kovalenko.228690, or the number +380 66 724 3727 contacted you through Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, a dating website, or another platform.

Provide:

• the platform where contact began;
• the profile URL or username;
• the photographs used;
• the phone number;
• the personal and military story;
• the payment amount requested;
• the PayPal recipient information;
• the gift card instructions;
• whether any money or codes were already sent.

Information from separate victims may help connect additional profiles, phone numbers, payment recipients, photographs, and versions of the same story.

What to Save If You Received the Same Profile

Preserve the evidence before blocking or confronting the profile.

• the complete Facebook profile URL;
• the Facebook profile ID or username;
• the WhatsApp number and profile information;
• all photographs and videos;
• military and hospital images;
• voice messages;
• PayPal recipient information;
• Apple gift card requests;
• gift card receipts and codes;
• the complete conversation;
• dates and amounts of every payment request.

Keep original files whenever possible. Screenshots are helpful, but original images, videos, documents, and exported chats may contain additional information.

How We Can Investigate a Similar Profile

Your situation	Suitable service	Price
You need to identify the real woman shown in the photographs.	Identify a Person by Picture	$80
You need to verify a Ukrainian woman’s identity, contacts, background, and personal story.	Full Ukrainian Woman Verification	$195
You have a long chat, payment requests, images, and conflicting explanations.	Chat and Document Analysis	$299
You already sent money and need an evidence-based action plan.	Scam Action Roadmap	$400

Final Investigation Verdict

Our investigation confirmed that the “Angelina Kovalenko” Ukrainian soldier profile was fake.

The profile used photographs belonging to Anastasiia Lenna, created a false Ukrainian military identity, introduced a broken-neck and hospital story, and requested financial help through PayPal and Apple gift cards.

The name, Facebook username, WhatsApp number, photographs, and payment pattern are published so that other potential victims can find this investigation before sending money.