This investigation concerns a profile using the name Milisa on the Dutch dating platform Lexa.nl.
A Dutch client, referred to here as “Adriaan,” believed he was communicating with a 28-year-old Ukrainian woman from Kyiv who worked at a beauty salon. After a short period of communication, the conversation moved from Lexa.nl to WhatsApp.
The profile later requested €600, approximately $686 at the July 20, 2026 exchange rate, for supposed migration papers, international insurance, an express passport, and travel through Warsaw to the Netherlands.
Our investigation confirmed that the migration and insurance story used to justify the payment was false.
Important: This investigation concerns a profile that used Lexa.nl. It does not accuse Lexa.nl of participating in the scheme. According to the case materials, the platform later removed the profile after the request for money was reported.
Milisa Lexa.nl Scam: Case Summary
| Case element | Investigation finding |
|---|---|
| Name used | Milisa |
| Dating platform | Lexa.nl |
| Claimed age | 28 |
| Claimed city | Kyiv, Ukraine |
| Claimed occupation | Beauty salon employee |
| Communication moved to | |
| Video communication | Short video calls lasting approximately two minutes |
| Amount requested | €600, approximately $686 at the July 20, 2026 exchange rate |
| Reasons given for payment | Migration papers, international insurance, an express passport, bus travel, and a flight |
| Proposed route | Ukraine to the Netherlands through Warsaw |
| Platform action | The profile was reportedly removed after the request for money was reported |
| Investigation verdict | The migration-fee and insurance story used to request €600 was false |
How the Contact Began on Lexa.nl
Adriaan met “Milisa” through Lexa.nl. Her profile presented her as an attractive 28-year-old Ukrainian woman living in Kyiv and working at a beauty salon.
The initial communication appeared normal. The profile showed romantic interest, discussed daily life, and provided a personal story that appeared plausible to a foreign man interested in meeting a Ukrainian woman.
The conversation soon moved away from Lexa.nl and continued through WhatsApp.
Moving to a private messenger is not proof of fraud. Many genuine people prefer WhatsApp. However, leaving the dating platform reduces the platform’s ability to examine later messages, payment requests, and changing stories.
Why the Conversation Moved to WhatsApp
Once the conversation continued through WhatsApp, the profile had more control over the communication.
The client received:
- daily messages;
- romantic attention;
- compliments;
- references to the war in Ukraine;
- stories about difficult nights and air-raid alerts;
- short video calls;
- plans for a possible trip to the Netherlands.
This combination helped create emotional trust before the financial request appeared.
According to the materials provided by the client, the video calls usually lasted approximately two minutes and occurred under similar conditions.
That alone does not prove that the calls were prerecorded or produced by a studio. It does mean that the calls did not independently establish:
- the woman’s full identity;
- her real name;
- her current location;
- her employment;
- her ability or intention to travel;
- the legitimacy of the €600 request.
A real person can appear on video while using a false name, inaccurate background, fabricated emergency, or agency-controlled communication.
The €600 Migration and Insurance Request
After trust had been established, “Milisa” introduced the financial problem.
She claimed that she needed approximately €600 for several expenses connected with leaving Ukraine and traveling to the Netherlands.
The supposed costs included:
- Ukrainian migration papers;
- an alleged migration sticker;
- international health insurance;
- an express passport;
- bus transportation from Ukraine;
- a flight from Warsaw;
- other travel-related expenses.
Combining several smaller expenses into one round payment can make a request appear reasonable. The victim may think that the amount covers a complete official travel package.
The important issue was not whether €600 could theoretically be spent on travel. Real bus and airline prices vary according to the date, route, baggage, and carrier.
The decisive problem was that the amount was justified with false migration and insurance requirements.
Why the Story Sounded Believable
The scheme used real circumstances and official-sounding terms:
- Ukraine is at war;
- many Ukrainians have traveled to European countries;
- the Netherlands has a temporary-protection procedure;
- some residents receive an IND sticker or residence card;
- travel requires a valid passport;
- healthcare and insurance rules can appear complicated;
- travel through Poland is geographically realistic.
Each element sounded possible. The false part was the claim that the client needed to send a private €600 payment to arrange these requirements.
Romance scammers rarely invent every detail from nothing. More often, they combine real institutions, genuine terminology, current events, and fabricated personal expenses.
Can a Ukrainian Woman Travel to the Netherlands Without a Visa?
A Ukrainian citizen with a valid biometric passport can generally travel visa-free to the Schengen Area for a short stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
This visa-free entry may be used for tourism, visiting relatives or friends, and certain business purposes. It does not automatically provide the right to work or remain indefinitely.
The official visa-free rules can be reviewed on the European Union’s external-action website.
A person who plans to live, work, or receive temporary protection in the Netherlands may need to follow additional Dutch procedures. However, this does not create a private €600 “migration fee” that should be paid through a dating contact.
What the Dutch Temporary-Protection Process Actually Involves
The Netherlands does issue official proof of residence to eligible people covered by the Temporary Protection Directive.
Depending on the circumstances, this proof may be:
- a sticker placed in a passport;
- a sticker on a separate document;
- a Foreign Nationals Identity Document, also called an O-document.
The existence of an official sticker does not make the “Milisa” story legitimate.
The Dutch process generally involves:
- arrival in the Netherlands;
- registration with the relevant municipality;
- registration in the Personal Records Database, where applicable;
- an appointment with the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service;
- collection of official proof of residence if the person is eligible.
The Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service states that an eligible person aged 14 or older must collect proof of residence through the official IND process. It is not a private document purchased from a dating contact or an unknown migration intermediary.
Current information is available on the official IND Temporary Protection Directive page.
What About International Health Insurance?
Healthcare arrangements for Ukrainians in the Netherlands depend on registration, legal status, employment, and individual circumstances.
It is therefore inaccurate to claim that every Ukrainian automatically receives identical insurance immediately after entering Europe. It is equally unsafe to accept a vague private request for hundreds of euros without verification.
Before paying for alleged insurance, a client should request:
- the name of the insurance provider;
- the exact policy;
- the insured person’s full legal name;
- the policy period;
- the official invoice;
- the provider’s payment details;
- confirmation directly from the insurer.
Payment should not be based only on a screenshot, chat message, or unofficial invoice sent by a romantic contact.
What About an Express Ukrainian Passport?
A real Ukrainian citizen may need to obtain, renew, or replace a passport. Processing times and official fees may vary.
However, any passport expense should be verified through an official Ukrainian authority or authorized document service.
Before sending money, check:
- whether the person already has a valid biometric passport;
- which document she claims to need;
- where the application was submitted;
- the official government or service-provider fee;
- whether the payment recipient matches the official institution;
- whether the receipt can be independently confirmed.
A request for an “express passport” does not prove fraud by itself. It becomes suspicious when it appears together with a false migration fee, vague insurance, emotional pressure, and a request for payment from a recent online acquaintance.
What Our Investigation Confirmed
- The profile used the name “Milisa” on Lexa.nl.
- The profile claimed to represent a 28-year-old beauty salon employee from Kyiv.
- The conversation moved from Lexa.nl to WhatsApp.
- Short video calls occurred but did not verify the complete identity or payment story.
- The profile requested €600.
- The request was described as payment for migration papers, insurance, an express passport, and travel.
- The proposed journey involved travel through Warsaw to the Netherlands.
- The claimed migration and insurance requirements did not correspond to the official process.
- The financial story used to justify the €600 request was false.
- According to the client materials, the Lexa.nl profile was later removed after the money request was reported.
Why We Do Not Publish Our Investigation Methods
This article publishes the findings necessary to warn other potential victims and explain the scam pattern.
We do not disclose the private databases, technical procedures, confidential sources, verification tools, or investigative methods used to reach our conclusions.
The client who ordered the investigation received the relevant findings in a confidential report.
Warning Signs in the Milisa Case
- The conversation quickly moved away from the dating platform. This reduced platform oversight.
- Video calls were extremely short. They showed a real person but did not verify her name, location, or travel plans.
- The relationship developed before the identity was checked. Emotional trust came first.
- War-related hardship supported the story. Real events in Ukraine made the request sound more credible.
- Several expenses were combined. Migration papers, insurance, passport costs, bus travel, and a flight were presented as one package.
- Official-sounding terminology was used. Migration stickers and insurance made the request appear bureaucratic.
- The payment was requested from a recent romantic contact. The client was expected to finance the process personally.
- The official process did not match the explanation. Dutch registration and IND proof of residence are not arranged through a private dating payment.
- The profile was reportedly removed. The platform action followed the request for emigration money.
What Does Not Prove That a Profile Is Genuine?
None of the following proves the complete story by itself:
- a real woman appearing on a video call;
- a Ukrainian phone number;
- photographs taken in Kyiv;
- a screenshot of a passport;
- knowledge of Ukrainian cities or current events;
- correct information about the war;
- a plausible route through Poland;
- an official-looking migration or insurance document;
- a profile on a major dating platform.
Each element may be real while the name, intentions, financial request, or travel story remains false.
How to Verify a Similar Migration-Fee Request
Before sending money, ask for:
- the woman’s full legal name;
- a clear copy of her current passport;
- the exact government service she claims to need;
- the official name and website of the migration authority;
- the official fee schedule;
- an invoice issued by the authority or insurer;
- the payment recipient’s legal identity;
- the proposed travel date and complete route;
- direct confirmation from the institution named in the story.
Do not verify the story using contact information supplied only by the person requesting money. Find the authority, insurer, airline, hotel, or service provider independently.
Did You Communicate With the Same “Milisa” Profile?
Contact us if a woman using the name Milisa contacted you through Lexa.nl, WhatsApp, another dating platform, or social media and requested money for:
- migration papers;
- a migration sticker;
- international insurance;
- an express passport;
- travel through Poland;
- a bus or flight to the Netherlands;
- temporary protection or residence documents.
Include any identifiers available to you:
- profile URL or profile ID;
- WhatsApp number;
- email address;
- usernames;
- photographs;
- video-call screenshots;
- documents;
- bank or payment details;
- the exact amount requested;
- the complete explanation for the payment.
Matching details from separate victims may help connect profiles, contact information, photographs, payment recipients, and repeated versions of the same story.
What Evidence Should You Save?
Preserve the evidence before blocking or confronting the profile.
- the complete Lexa.nl profile;
- the profile ID and URL;
- the Lexa.nl removal or warning message;
- the WhatsApp number and profile information;
- the complete chat history;
- all photographs and videos;
- screenshots from video calls;
- voice messages;
- passport or identity-document images;
- migration and insurance documents;
- travel routes and proposed dates;
- bank accounts and payment recipients;
- payment receipts;
- dates and amounts of every request.
Keep original files whenever possible. Screenshots are useful, but original photographs, videos, documents, and exported chats may contain additional information.
Which Verification Service Fits Your Case?
| Your situation | Suitable service | Price |
|---|---|---|
| You need to verify her identity, photographs, contacts, background, and travel story. | Full Ukrainian Woman Verification | $195 |
| You only have photographs and need to identify the real person shown. | Identify a Person by Picture | $80 |
| She sent a Ukrainian passport or ID card. | Ukrainian Passport Verification | €90 |
| You have a long conversation, documents, payment requests, and conflicting explanations. | Chat and Document Analysis | $299 |
Final Investigation Verdict
The profile using the name “Milisa” requested €600 for migration papers, international insurance, an express passport, and travel from Ukraine to the Netherlands through Warsaw.
Our investigation confirmed that the migration and insurance story used to justify the payment was false.
The case demonstrates why a video call and a plausible travel route are not enough. Before sending money, the woman’s identity, documents, payment recipient, and claimed government requirements must be verified independently.
