Reports :

An online dating complaint describes a suspected romance scam involving someone using the name Elena Koldyreva, also reportedly associated with the name Ludmila Shakirova, from Orenburg, Russia. According to the complaint, the individual initiated contact through online personal and dating websites. The person reportedly began communicating with potential romantic partners using friendly messages that appeared to express a genuine interest in developing a relationship. One of the main concerns raised by the complainants was the similarity of the letters they received. The sender allegedly reused the same romantic correspondence, changing only a few words or personal details. This raised suspicions that the messages were templates rather than individually written letters. As the correspondence progressed, the person allegedly requested financial assistance for visa applications and airline tickets. The requested payments were presented as necessary expenses for arranging international travel and meeting the recipient in person. The complaint was first attributed to a person using the name Michael, with another report submitted under the name LarryG819. The second report suggests that concerns about the profile were not limited to a single complainant, although the available information does not establish whether both individuals communicated with the same person. The complaint also states that the profile appeared on the American Singles dating website. However, it does not provide the dates of these interactions or independently authenticated records of the correspondence. The available account does not confirm whether either complainant transferred money, how much was requested, or whether any financial loss occurred. This reported incident highlights a potential online romance fraud pattern involving repeated messages, promises of international travel, and requests for money to cover visas and airline tickets.