Reports :

I'm a 38 yo single white American truck driver from Virginia.I was contacted by this woman who called herself Avenya. She later told me her real name is Galya but that Avenya was a nick name used by family and friends. She said she had gotten my e-mail address from a friend. I thought it was odd but figured what have I got to lose. We corresponded for about a 7 weeks total. She stated that she was seeking a husband and wanted to try doing it online. So her friend gave her my e-mail to try. Still don't really know how she got it. she started proclaiming her love for me pretty early on within the first 3 or 4 weeks that we were communicating. Which was a red flag for me right away. But I played along to see what she would do next. About 6 weeks into the messages she asked for money to come and see me. She said a friends husband was a lawyer at the embassy and could get her all the documents and do it very quickly. She saidshe needed 340 usd to get a visa and passport and all her paperwork done to come and see me. I told her I couldn't send her money but I would reimburse her for part of the cost once she arrived here. She got upset at first but then said she could get the money from family. very soon after she wrote me stating she needed money for airfare it would cost 900 dollars. And that was on some kind of discount. But we had to purchase it quickly because the discount would end very soon. I again stated I would be happy to reimburse her part of the cost once she arrived here and I could see her. I received only one more message after that and then no more contact from her. I guess I was luckier than some but I think my cautious nature was the main reason. And the fact that not long after we started corresponding I found this site. Although I wasn't scammed I wanted to let the rest of you know who she is. So that will not be able to continue to try with others. Here are her e-mails and a couple of pictures.