First name, Last name: Nataliia Vashchenko
Country, City: Ukraine, Chernihiv
Scheme fraud: The victim met the woman on Seeking Arrangements, where she claimed to be a Ukrainian refugee living in Poland due to the war.
Emotional manipulation and fake excuses:
They kept in touch for a long time via text and video calls. When the man decided to visit her in Poland, she claimed to have been in a serious car accident and never showed up. Later, she told him she had moved to Paris — so he flew there to meet her. At the last minute, she admitted she never lived in Paris and was still in Poland, but “was afraid to tell him.”
The fake visa trap:
After a long silence, she reappeared with a copy of a tourist visa, claiming she would visit him in the U.S. However, the visa was fake — a typical tactic to squeeze more money under the illusion of a happy reunion.
Money requests and typical lies:
Over the course of two years, she kept asking for money for food, rent, a dog’s surgery, and even medical bills for herself. Sadly, the victim did send her money multiple times.
Key red flags:
She never met in person, despite two planned visits;
Claimed to live in different countries (Poland, then Paris, then back to Poland);
Sent a fake U.S. visa to continue the scam;
Frequent requests for money for “survival needs”;
Used emotional pressure around health and pet issues
Conclusion:
A classic long-term romance scam built on lies, guilt, and fake documents. The scammer used video calls and fake emergencies to build trust and exploit emotions — a professional manipulator who knew exactly how to keep the victim engaged and hopeful.
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