Reports :

An online dating complaint describes a suspected romance scam involving someone using the name Marina Korobova, also known as Masha, reportedly from Novosibirsk, Russia. According to the complainant, the relationship began when the sender initiated contact through the Adultloveline dating website. During the early correspondence, the person using Marina's name answered questions about her life in Russia, family background, and personal circumstances. The complainant initially believed the conversations might be genuine because the sender appeared willing to share personal information. However, concerns developed when the discussions shifted toward financial assistance for visa arrangements and international travel. According to the report, once money became the subject of conversation, the sender allegedly stopped answering several of the complainant's questions directly. Instead, messages increasingly focused on financial matters and travel expenses. The sender reportedly introduced another explanation for needing money, claiming that her grandmother had sold jewelry to help finance the journey. Despite this claimed assistance, she allegedly still required additional funds for travel arrangements. The complainant became suspicious of the repeated requests and decided to test the authenticity of the proposed visit. He claimed that he would contact the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and speak with a Russian visa official about the travel requirements. He also stated that an insurance company could cover the travel expenses and that the necessary arrangements would involve documentation and identity checks. According to the complainant, after he introduced these independent verification procedures, the sender stopped responding. The complainant interpreted the sudden end of correspondence as evidence that the proposed relationship and travel arrangements might not have been genuine. The available report does not confirm the exact amount of money requested, whether any funds were transferred, or the identity of the person behind the correspondence.