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# Name:      Maria Sbitnewa

# E-mail:     lavandangel@gmail.com

# Address:  Russia , Nizhny Novgorod

# Seen at:   True.com

# Dangerous: 17%

# Related reports: 2440   2448   

# Scam scenarios:   Wanted airfare money

# Details: Wanted airfare money to come here to U.S. to meet me.rnDidnt fall for it though. I found her picture on another scammers site.



# Date: 2007-01-17

We corresponded for months with no hint of any money requests. Then when the time came for her to travel here to meet, she then asked for money to meet her expenses to travel here to U.S.. This is an exerpt from a letter she sent me:

Hi, my Chris. My dear, excuse, for a delay of the
answer! I even do not know what to tell first. I simply
hope that you will be happy! The most important, finest
news - I did it! I got the visa! I am very happy
Chris!!!! I have not stopped on it and later we with my
girlfriend at whom I have stopped in Moscow have gone
to office of this airline, company that reserves airway
tickets. I asked them how I can reach New Orleans
(MSY)and how much it costs. They've told me that the
roundtrip flight to your airport cost $2287 united
states dollars. It was too expensive for me and I've
asked them to find the cheapest variant. And they've
offered. it would be on the December 20 I have
learned,that cost of tickets up to in one party will
make 585 dollars, I was wondered if it was possible to
reserve a ticket and to pay for it a part of the money
this time and the other part later, because other
people can buy the cheap ticket and I'm not. But
they've refused and I was in despair! I've asked them
to help me so long time that tears have come to my
eyes! And they've agreed! Return tickets are necessary
for the proof of that I independently can return to
Russia . they are necessary for me have told to me have
told, that if will take return tickets the discount at
a rate of 5 % is given, it turns out that 585+585=1170
dollars and will subtract 5 % these are 58 dollars that
will make 1114 dollars, but still it is necessary to
add to this sum of 10 % from cost for registration of
tickets and meal, it will turn out 1225 dollars, is the
cheapest tickets of an economic class, is cheaper a way
to arrive to you I is not present. It was the best
variant for me. They have told that I can pay a part of
money now, and the other part later. it is possible,
but I will be limited by term. And if I will not pay
the full cost of the ticket within of this term, I will
lose already nested money. I have agreed because it is
the only chance for me, because I must give to
anti-emigration committee a data about my payment. By
this moment I had only the concrete sum of money which
I had after all my expenses. I paid $ 570 USD. But it
was not enough for them. . In a panic, all what and I
could do - I pawned my gold earrings and rings In a
pawnshop and I got $ 174 USD. Also I borrowed 100
dollars at Olesya That is all I could do. The
information on flight:
2:20 pm Depart Moscow (SVO)
Arrive New Orleans (MSY) 11:59pm Wednesday 20-December
Duration: 18hr 39mn
The number of the flight on which I will get the
ticket is Aeroflot-Russian Airlines 321 United 256
Connect in Los Angeles
I know that probably I simply must tell that I
can't come to you because I haven't the remaining
sum. I know that I promised to do all by self, and
I was sure that I can. I did not want to ask you.
But after I did everything I did, I cannot simply
tell that I will not come to you. I have passed
through so many difficulties, and I have overcome
the most difficult. But all the same I have
disgusting feeling that I could not fulfill the
promise. I am always ready to do all what is
possible,- to fulfill my promises, but at the same
time I understand that any person could get in
such a situation. To get the visa I have spent
much more money than I expected. But people were
ready to help me only if I will pay them. I paid
more than 500 dollars to get all documents, I paid
in municipal committee, in the ministry. Even
officers in army garrison have compelled me to pay
for their help. I did not expect all this, but up
to the last moment I was sure that I still can
make everything. I expected that I can get a
vacation payment. We get a vacation payment after
ending of a vacation. I Tried asked to give me
this money now because I need this money urgently.
But, at the last moment I have got the answer that
I can get this money urgently only in case of
serious illness or for example in case of death of
the relative. I feel so guilty. I was sure that
nothing can prevent our meeting. But I must pay
remaining sum. It is $ 381 USD. And I must pay
money before December,16, morning. Otherwise I will
lose my nested money and our jewelry will be sold
out simply in vain. I know that I should not ask
you, and I am very ashamed to do it. And maybe I
really simply had to tell you that I can't meet
with you because I could not provide my travel
completely. But I cannot simply refuse our meeting
because then all my diligence, forces, nerves,
means will be spent in vain. I understand that for
you it is too big sum to lend me. You are not
obliged to help me. And 500 dollars which I have
spent to get the visa, and 844 $ that I have given
for the ticket are huge money for me. But I want
you to know that I have given everything not for
the sake of myself, but for the sake of us, for
the sake of you and me. And I was happy all this
time. If you want to meet me, to help me to make
our meeting, please, send money to the help before
December,16, morning. I want you to be confident in my
sincerity, that is why I send you the view of my visa.
I want you to see the result of my efforts. I do not
know if you want to help me or already not. But you
have told that I should let you know if there is
anything you can do to help me. I believe you even
though I am afraid to ask. But I have no other exit. I
need you Chris. If you can help me I will tell you
what I have found out. Olesya said that you can help me
with the help of remittance system. So I have addressed
to the most convenient bank. I have been told that they
use the system ''Money Gram'' and "Western Union". They
have told that it is the American systems. There are
other systems and other banks. But this bank and this
system - ''Money Gram'' "Western Union" are located in
the most convenient and safe place for me. There I can
receive your help very fast and I will be absolutely safety.
I give you necessary elements for sending money with
the help of; Vneshtorgbank. Mira Prospekt, 76 stroenie 1
Moscow , Russia 129110. For Maria Sbitnewa.
In bank I have been told, that to get the money, I
must tell to employee of bank your full name, your
full address, exact sum which I should receive and
some confidential numbers - Reference Number. You
will get this number in your bank if you will send
your help. Only with presence of all this
information I can get your help.
I think about you Chris all the time! I think
about a meaning of money, and I'm very sad if
these papers can prevent people to meet each
other. In most cases the money play a main role
in the life but it's not right!
I do not know what answer I will get from you
Chris. I very much am afraid that you will not
help me. But I want to tell, that I really need
you, and I simply can't endure the thought that I
did almost everything, but I will not meet you. I
understand that it is big money. I have given all
my forces, but together we are stronger. I really
ask you to help me. I will give you back all your
money at the earliest opportunity. I have written
you honestly and sincerely. Are you with me?
With love!
Your Maria.