A Targeted Scam Aimed at Gay Men Looking for Love
In the shadow of war, scammers evolve — and today, they’re targeting gay men across the globe. Whether you met a “sweet Ukrainian guy” on Grindr, Telegram or any dating app, beware: a new fraud scheme is playing out, and it’s shockingly effective.
At the center of it is a name: Yehor Kiskin. But the man you’re chatting with is not him. The story he tells is false, the papers are fake, but the bank account is real — and so is the money loss.
Let’s break it down.
“I’m Being Sent to War. I Don’t Want to Die.”
The first message is dramatic and emotional. A young Ukrainian man tells you he was just handed a draft notice. He says he’s being sent to the front. He’s scared. He’s desperate.
“Today, the military registration and enlistment office came to my work… I have 10 days to report with my things. I’m afraid. Everyone is being sent to the front. I don’t want to die.”
He then shares hope: a volunteer organization can grant him refugee status if he pays 1,550 euros. He’ll be safe — and free to come to your country.
This is where you come in. He asks for help. Financial help.
Fake Documents That Look Real Enough
To make the story convincing, he shares several forged documents. Here’s where you place the photos:
This document is riddled with errors. From the fake legal references to the made-up “Kyiv Republic,” it’s clearly forged. But it’s enough to scare someone unfamiliar with Ukrainian military bureaucracy.
He claims this is from a volunteer organization. The name? “Volunteeringcorp” — which doesn’t exist. No legal address, no registration number, no signature verification. Just another tool to extract money.
This passport belongs to Yehor Oleksandrovych Kiskin, a real person. He’s not the one chatting with you — but he is the one receiving your money. He’s part of the operation — most likely what’s known as a money mule.
Follow the Money: A Real Bank Account
Here’s the banking information the scammer provides:
Recipient: KISKIN YEHOR
IBAN: UA393052990262086400966227591
Bank: JSC CB PRIVATBANK
SWIFT/BIC: PBANUA2X
Address: Volodymyrska Street 49a, Kyiv
Legit-looking? Yes. Real? Yes. Safe? Absolutely not.
Kiskin’s account is being used to launder funds taken from victims — most of them gay men who just wanted to help someone they thought they had a connection with.
The Russian Behind the Curtain
We’ve confirmed that the person you chat with is located in Russia, not Ukraine. In fact, many similar scams originate from Russian territory, where:
- Scammers pose as gay Ukrainian men
- They use VPNs to hide their real IPs
- They often target emotionally vulnerable men
- Their goal: extract cash, disappear, move to the next victim
It’s a well-practiced game of emotional manipulation with real financial consequences.
It’s Not Just This One Guy
Unfortunately, Kiskin is not an isolated case. We’ve documented similar scams:
- Real people’s documents are used without their knowledge
- Bank accounts are opened in Ukraine by paid collaborators
- Fake “war drama” is used to create panic and urgency
- The victims are always emotionally involved gay men from Western countries
How to Avoid Being Scammed
If you’re chatting with someone who:
❌ Talks about war, fear, or refugee status
❌ Sends “documents” and asks for money
❌ Claims to need urgent help with border crossing or paperwork
❌ Refuses live video calls or stalls with excuses
…it’s time to stop and verify.
✅ Use our verification service
✅ Never send money to a personal bank account
✅ Ask direct questions. Scammers get nervous when confronted
✅ Search their images via reverse search
✅ Contact us — we deal with these scams daily
Stop Enabling Russian Scams
This is not just about money. Every time someone sends money to scammers like this, they’re funding criminal networks and giving Russia another weapon — digital manipulation.
Let’s shut them down. Together.
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