This investigation concerns Yehor Kiskin, a Russian gay dating scammer who posed as a Ukrainian man and used the war in Ukraine to create an urgent financial emergency.
The scheme targeted gay men looking for relationships online. The story involved military mobilization, fear of being sent to the front, refugee assistance, forged documents, and an urgent request for €1,550, approximately $1,770.
Our investigation confirmed that the person behind this case was Russian, not Ukrainian. He used a Ukrainian identity, Ukrainian documents, and a Ukrainian bank account to make the story appear credible.
Investigation verdict: Yehor Kiskin is a Russian gay dating scammer posing as Ukrainian. The military and refugee story was false, the supporting documents were fabricated, and the payment request was part of the scam.
Case Summary
| Case element | Investigation finding |
|---|---|
| Name used | Yehor Oleksandrovych Kiskin |
| Real origin | Russia |
| Claimed identity | Ukrainian man facing military mobilization |
| Target audience | Gay men seeking relationships online |
| Platforms associated with the scheme | Gay dating platforms, Telegram, and other messaging services |
| Requested payment | €1,550 / 74,863 UAH, approximately $1,770 |
| Reason given for payment | Refugee assistance and alleged protection from military deployment |
| Documents used | Fake military draft notice, fake refugee-assistance contract, and Ukrainian passport image |
| Payment method | Transfer to a Ukrainian PrivatBank account |
| Final finding | Russian scammer posing as Ukrainian and using a fabricated war emergency to obtain money |
How the Yehor Kiskin Scam Worked
The relationship began like many online dating scams. The man presented himself as Ukrainian, communicated warmly, and created the impression that he was looking for a genuine relationship.
After emotional trust had been established, the conversation changed. He claimed that Ukrainian military officials had visited his workplace and issued a draft notice.
The message was designed to create fear:
He claimed that he had only a short time to report for military service, that he could be sent to the front, and that he was afraid he would die.
The victim was then presented with a possible solution. An alleged volunteer organization could supposedly help Yehor obtain refugee status and avoid military deployment.
The price of this alleged assistance was:
- 74,863 Ukrainian hryvnia;
- €1,550;
- approximately $1,770.
The victim was expected to provide the money quickly because the alleged military deadline was approaching.
The Fake Ukrainian Military Draft Notice
The first document was presented as an official Ukrainian military draft notice.
Our investigation confirmed that this document was forged. It did not come from a legitimate Ukrainian military authority and could not support the story being told to the victim.
The document referred to a supposed authority connected with the “Kyiv Republic.” No such Ukrainian administrative or military authority exists.
The purpose of the document was not to provide genuine legal information. Its purpose was to frighten the victim and make the request for money appear urgent.
The Fake Refugee-Assistance Contract
The second document was described as a contract with an organization called Volunteeringcorp.
The document claimed that the organization could provide:
- refugee status;
- assistance with leaving Ukraine;
- transportation;
- food;
- medical services;
- legal protection from military deployment.
Our investigation confirmed that the organization and the document were not legitimate.
The contract was created to justify the exact payment request of 74,863 UAH. It gave the victim something official-looking to examine while emotional pressure was increasing.
This is a common feature of document-based romance scams: the document is introduced only after the relationship has become emotional and the victim is already afraid of losing the person.
The Passport Used in the Scam
A passport image in the name of Yehor Oleksandrovych Kiskin was used to convince the victim that he was communicating with a Ukrainian citizen.
A passport photograph sent through Telegram, WhatsApp, Grindr, email, or another dating platform does not prove:
- that the sender is Ukrainian;
- that the sender controls the document;
- that the sender is currently located in Ukraine;
- that the person writing the messages is the person shown in the passport;
- that the story connected to the document is true.
In this case, our investigation established that the person behind the scheme was Russian and was presenting himself as Ukrainian.
Bank Account Used in the Yehor Kiskin Scam
The following payment details were provided to receive money from the victim:
Recipient: KISKIN YEHOR
IBAN: UA393052990262086400966227591
Bank: JSC CB PRIVATBANK
SWIFT/BIC: PBANUA2X
Address: Volodymyrska Street 49a, Kyiv, Ukraine
These details are published in full because potential victims often search Google for a name, IBAN, bank recipient, email address, phone number, or username before sending money.
Anyone who has received the same name or bank details should stop the payment and preserve the complete correspondence.
The fact that a Ukrainian bank account is real does not make the relationship or payment request legitimate. Real bank accounts are regularly used in fraudulent schemes to receive money connected to fabricated identities, documents, emergencies, and travel stories.
What Our Investigation Confirmed
- Yehor Kiskin is Russian.
- He presented himself as Ukrainian.
- He operated in the gay dating environment.
- The Ukrainian war story was false.
- The military draft notice was forged.
- The refugee-assistance contract was fabricated.
- The organization named in the contract was not legitimate.
- The requested payment was €1,550, or 74,863 UAH.
- The listed PrivatBank account was used to receive the requested payment.
- The documents were used to create urgency and pressure the victim into sending money.
Why We Do Not Publish Our Investigation Methods
This article contains the findings that are necessary to warn potential victims and allow them to recognize the same name, documents, payment details, or scam story.
We do not publish the databases, technical procedures, confidential sources, verification tools, or investigative methods used to reach our conclusions.
The client who ordered the investigation received a more detailed private report containing the relevant verified findings.
Warning Signs in This Gay Dating Scam
The Yehor Kiskin case combined several warning signs:
- A false national identity. A Russian man presented himself as Ukrainian.
- A war-related emergency. The victim was told that Yehor could soon be sent to the front.
- Fear of death. Emotional pressure was built around the possibility of military deployment.
- A supposed rescue option. A volunteer organization allegedly offered refugee assistance.
- Official-looking documents. The scammer supplied a draft notice, contract, and passport image.
- A precise financial demand. The payment request was presented as an exact official fee.
- A short deadline. The victim was pressured to act before the alleged military reporting date.
- A personal bank account. The victim was instructed to transfer money to an individual recipient.
- Emotional responsibility. Refusing to pay could be framed as abandoning someone facing death.
Similar Stories Gay Men Should Treat With Caution
Stop and investigate before sending money when a man you met online claims that he:
- is a Ukrainian soldier who needs money to escape;
- has received a military draft notice;
- needs to pay for refugee status;
- must bribe a border officer;
- requires money for a military exemption;
- needs transportation out of Ukraine;
- has found a volunteer organization that can rescue him;
- must pay for a lawyer, permit, insurance, or humanitarian document;
- cannot make a normal live video call because of the war;
- needs payment sent to another person or Ukrainian bank account.
The war in Ukraine is real. That is exactly why scammers use it. A real crisis makes a fabricated personal emergency sound believable.
What to Save If You Received the Same Details
Do not delete the conversation or warn the scammer before preserving the evidence.
Save:
- the complete Grindr or dating profile;
- Telegram usernames and profile links;
- phone numbers;
- email addresses;
- all photographs and videos;
- voice messages;
- passport images;
- military documents;
- refugee or volunteer contracts;
- bank account details;
- IBAN and SWIFT information;
- payment receipts;
- cryptocurrency wallet addresses;
- the full chat history;
- dates and amounts of every payment request.
Keep original files whenever possible. Screenshots are useful, but original images, PDFs, videos, and message exports may contain additional information.
Did You Receive the Same Name or IBAN?
Contact us if someone using the name Yehor Kiskin, KISKIN YEHOR, or the IBAN UA393052990262086400966227591 contacted you through a gay dating platform, Telegram, WhatsApp, email, or social media.
Include:
- where you met him;
- the profile URL or username;
- the photographs he used;
- the story he told;
- the documents he sent;
- the amount requested;
- the payment details provided;
- whether you already transferred money.
Matching information from separate victims can help connect accounts, documents, names, usernames, and payment recipients used in the same operation.
How We Can Help With a Similar Case
| Your situation | Suitable service | Price |
|---|---|---|
| You have chats, documents, payment requests, and conflicting stories. | Chat and Document Analysis | $299 |
| You need to identify the person shown in the photographs. | Identify a Person by Picture | $80 |
| You received a Ukrainian passport or ID document. | Ukrainian Passport Verification | €90 |
| You already sent money and need a practical action plan. | Scam Action Roadmap | $400 |
Final Investigation Verdict
Our investigation confirmed that Yehor Kiskin is a Russian gay dating scammer who posed as Ukrainian.
He used a false Ukrainian military story, forged documents, a fake refugee-assistance contract, a passport image, and a Ukrainian PrivatBank account to request €1,550 from a victim.
The bank account, name, IBAN, documents, and scam pattern are published so that other potential victims can find this investigation before sending money.
