Scammed by a Ukrainian woman you met on a dating site and now asking yourself what you can do about it? This page explains what is realistically possible in Ukraine and offers a paid service that helps you prepare documents and strategy to take action against a Ukrainian dating scammer.
Many men from the USA, Canada, the UK and other countries discover that a Ukrainian woman they trusted online used fake stories, documents and emotions to get their money. After the shock, the main question is simple: is there anything you can do now?
This page is not a generic article with abstract advice. It describes a practical, paid service for victims of online dating scams involving women from Ukraine. Our role is to analyse your case, explain what is realistically possible and prepare a clear roadmap so that you can use the Ukrainian legal system and related tools in the most effective way.
Who This Service Is For
- You met a Ukrainian woman (or a woman from another country using Ukrainian platforms) on a dating site, agency, messenger or social network.
- You sent her money for tickets, visas, “fees”, medical bills, support during the war, or other reasons connected to your relationship.
- Now you suspect or already know that her story, documents or identity were fake.
- You want to know whether there is any realistic way to react: police, banks, platforms, legal steps, public exposure.
If you are only at the stage of suspicion and have not sent money yet, start with our verification services (for example, Verification of Ukrainian and Russian Women or Identify a Person by Picture) to avoid becoming a victim.
What You Can Realistically Expect After an Online Dating Scam
It is important to have realistic expectations before you spend more time and money:
- There is no guaranteed way to get all your money back.
- In many cases, the maximum result is: the case is officially registered; the scammer is identified; her future activity is limited or made more risky for her.
- Sometimes you can achieve partial recovery through banks, payment systems or chargebacks if documents are properly prepared.
- In rare, well-documented cases with clear evidence and larger amounts, a criminal case in Ukraine can move forward under fraud-related articles of the Criminal Code.
Without a structured reaction, your chance of any result is close to zero. With strong documentation and a correct strategy, your chances increase, even if full justice is still not guaranteed.
What Our “Take Action Against Ukrainian Scammers” Service Includes
Our standard price for this service is 400 USD. It includes:
- Detailed analysis of your case: chat history, documents, transfers, photos, passports, tickets and any other materials.
- Assessment of realistic options in your specific situation: police in Ukraine, banks and payment systems, dating platforms, public exposure.
- Preparation of a clear roadmap with step-by-step instructions designed for a foreign victim who is not in Ukraine.
- Drafts of statements and complaints (for example, to Ukrainian police) that you can submit yourself, in the correct structure and language.
- Templates and recommendations for letters to banks, payment systems and platforms to support your claims and potential chargeback.
- Recommendations regarding adding the scammer to our Blacklist of Ukrainian Scammers to help protect other men.
If an additional in-depth investigation is needed (for example, locating the real person, building a full profile, linking multiple victims), we will inform you and provide a separate quote before doing any extra work.
Evidence You Need Before We Can Help
To make your case as strong as possible, you should collect and provide:
- full or partial name she used with you and her dating profile links,
- copies or screenshots of passports, IDs, visas, tickets or other documents she sent,
- screenshots of chat conversations (dating site, WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram, email, social networks),
- payment proofs: bank transfers, PayPal/Western Union/wise receipts, card statements, transaction screenshots,
- any photos and videos you received, especially where the same room, phone or details appear repeatedly,
- short timeline: when you met, when she started asking for money, how much you sent and to which accounts.
The stronger your evidence, the more options you have. If your materials are very limited, we will be honest about what is realistic and what is not.
Our Process and Timeline
- You send us your case
You provide all the evidence listed above together with a brief description of your story and questions. - We analyse your documentation
Our team (lawyers, former law enforcement officers and analysts) reviews your materials and Ukrainian legal context. - We prepare a personalised roadmap
You receive written recommendations and ready-to-use drafts of statements and letters tailored to your situation.
Results are normally ready within approximately seven working days after we have received your complete materials and payment. More complex cases may require additional time; in that situation we will inform you.
What About Ukrainian Police, Cyber Police and Courts
In Ukraine, dating site fraud is usually treated under general provisions of the Criminal Code, mainly Article 190 (Fraud) and Article 192 (Infliction of property damage by deceit or breach of confidence). In practice this means:
- The National Police and local investigative units handle such cases together with many other types of crimes.
- Cyber Police is focused on cybercrime intelligence and support but does not itself carry out full pre-trial investigations. Complaints to Cyber Police are usually forwarded to territorial police units.
- When the victim is a foreigner, distance, language barriers and heavy workload of investigators make it more likely that weakly documented cases will be closed or treated as civil disputes.
Our role is not to replace the police but to help you present your case in a way that maximises the chance of proper registration and attention, and to use all available legal and practical tools in Ukraine and in your own country.
If the scammer is based in Kyiv, our Mission Kyiv local investigation service can help you collect photos, confirmations and other evidence on the ground before you contact the police or a lawyer.
Comparison: Working with Us vs Going Directly to Police
The table below summarises key differences between using our specialised service and simply writing to Ukrainian police or cyber police on your own.
| # | We | # | Police |
| 1 | Competence. We focus on online dating fraud with Ukrainian connections and work with such cases every day. | 1 | Investigators handle dozens of cases of very different types and cannot concentrate on one foreign victim’s story. |
| 2 | Privacy. We guarantee professional secrecy and do not place your data in open governmental databases. | 2 | Your personal data is registered in police systems and becomes part of official records. |
| 3 | Individual approach. We build a strategy for your specific case and amount of loss. | 3 | Standardised approach, limited time per case, minimal individual strategy. |
| 4 | Motivation. Our motivation is your feedback and our reputation with international clients. | 4 | Investigators are overloaded and often see small, complex cases from foreigners as low priority. |
| 5 | Efficiency. We start working as soon as you agree and send materials. | 5 | Registration of your complaint and decision to open proceedings can take time, with no guarantee of active steps. |
| 6 | Communication. You can communicate with us in clear English and receive detailed explanations. | 6 | Communication is formal, mostly in Ukrainian, and limited to official responses. |
| 7 | Awareness. You receive a full explanation of what is happening and possible next steps. | 7 | Some information may be unavailable to you and treated as “secret of investigation”. |
| 8 | Flexibility. We can adjust the strategy when new facts appear. | 8 | Changing the legal qualification or direction of the case is a slow bureaucratic process. |
| 9 | Cooperation. You can bring your own lawyer or trusted specialist into the process alongside us. | 9 | Police focuses on evidence that fits procedural rules; other materials may be ignored. |
| 10 | Legal assistance. If you later decide to go to police, we prepare documents and systematise evidence in advance. | 10 | You will likely be advised to hire a lawyer separately to get any detailed legal help. |
Legal Background: Fraud and Liability in Ukraine
Under Ukrainian law, classic romance scams on dating sites are usually treated as fraud or property damage by deceit. A simplified summary:
- Article 190 (Fraud) covers situations where someone takes possession of another person’s property or rights through deceit or abuse of trust. Penalties range from fines and community service to imprisonment for serious or organised fraud.
- Article 192 (Infliction of property damage by deceit or breach of confidence) covers significant damage caused without classic fraud elements but still through deception. Penalties include fines, community service or restrictions of liberty.
In practice, the main difficulty is not the lack of laws but the difficulty of proving fraud, especially when money is sent voluntarily, often through agencies or platforms that distance themselves from responsibility. This is why your evidence and correct presentation of the case are critical.
Price and Payment
The standard price for the “Take Action Against Ukrainian Scammers” service is 400 USD. This includes:
- case analysis and evaluation of realistic options,
- a written roadmap with clear steps you can take,
- drafts of key statements and letters you can send to authorities and institutions.
If additional discovery or extended investigation is needed, we will notify you and provide a quote upfront. Payment is made by credit card via our secure online portal (Visa, MasterCard, Maestro), as well as other supported methods if needed.
Ready to Take Action?
If you are serious about reacting to a Ukrainian dating scam instead of just forgetting the loss, this service is designed for you. Once you place an order, we will contact you with instructions on how to send your materials and start the analysis.
