Marina Demchenko - Kiev Ukraine Scammer - Romance Blooms While Ukraine Burns

Things might be a little shaky in Ukraine at the moment but you'd never know it by our new friend Marina Demchenko of Kiev.  She's in love with me and this whole conflict thing seems to be an after thought.  She does seem to pay at least slight attention to my messages and does address some of what I say, so she reads them.  Here's her first letter from marydemko@yandex.ru:

Hello! And what is your name? 
I  have  your  e-mail  now  and  want to know you! I write you from my 
personal  box and hope you will find a minute to drop me a line during 
weekend! I promise to answer (with photo) on Monday! 
Kiss, 
Marina

How cute!  A teddy bear.

Pretty!  I hope the grass doesn't stain her dress.

She has no idea where she contacted me because she's mass mailing romance scam letters until her pretty little fingers bleed.  So I answered and this is her next email:



Hello xxxxxxx!
I  am glad you want to know more about me. It is what we are here for,
to know each other :)
My  name  is  Marina.  I was born in the 6th of April 1990, so I am 23
now.
I  live  in  Kiev.  To  be  more precise I live in Obuchov, it is Kiev
suburb.  I  live here with my parent. I have no brothers or sisters, I
am a single child.
I   studied   in   Kiev   and   now   I  am  working  here.
Nowadays  it  is very dangerous city because of street street fighting
and  rioting,  but  I hope the life will calm down and my city will be
nice and beautiful again!
I studied economics and English language, now I work in the marketing
firm.   We  sell  clothing,  it is made in Ukraine, mostly clothes for
children,  but  we  have some lines for women and teenagers. Partly  I
spend   time   at  the  computer,  partly  I  go over the city to meet
clients.  I am here some months but I took part in three international
projects,   so  my English was in use. I am very enthusiastic and find
my  job  very interesting. My parents always support me and help me in
everything, we are very close.
I  am  serious  and honest person, but I like to get rest, go out with
friends and relax from time to time. Kiev has beautiful green parks, a
lot  of  museums, exhibitions, theatres. I try to find time for it and
not to concentrate on the job only :)
Being  short  of  time,  I  haven't  met my man in real life yet, so I
decided  to try Internet. The world is wide and interesting, if my man
doesn't  live in the same city with me, he could live everywhere! So I
want to try it! Well, let us try together!
Write  me more about your life, your job, your family, I am interested
in  everything!  I have never been abroad, I have never met someone in
the Internet, so it is new and intriguing for me!
Well,  the  letter turned out to be long, I will close it and wait for
your reply!
Kiss,
Marina

Stupid blonde

Education is good!

It's good to know that she has graduated!  I'm assuming with a degree in stealing men's money.  Again, I crank out some mindless banter for her to read and she responds once again:



Hello my dear xxxxxxx!
Thank you for your support! I hope my country will be in peace soon, darling. It is very important for all of us. I am glad you wish it for me, too!
I am safe, nothing bad happened to me. 
I  am  glad  you  think  about age difference. I don't mean it is very serious  problem, I am just glad you are realistic and think about our correspondence  as  about  something coming to real meeting, real life and  real  relationships.  For me age difference isn't so important. I think a personality and character makes life and relationships. Do you
agree?  Let  us  try  to  know  one  another and then we will see what happen.  I  want  to  find my husband and partner, let us not miss the chance!
It is great that you live near ocean! I would also like to live in usch a place! I was on the seashore with my parents once and I liked it most of all! 
You say I may ask questions. Write me about your experience in the Internet. Have you met someone on the dating sites? What do you think? How did you like it? Why do you look for someone in the Internet, not in reality? 
Waiting for your answer, 
kiss,
Marina

She looks comfortable on a pole

At this point I'll take the time to inform you that she was replying to an email address that clearly listed a WOMAN'S name in the From field of the email so rest assured she wasn't paying THAT much attention.  On to her next message:



Hello my dear xxxxxxx, thank you for the letter!
I am glad you agree with me about the age difference. So we have no problems with it. 
Thank you for sharing your experience with me. I have never travelled before, I mean outside of Ukraine, but I don't mind to travel in general. If we are together, I will accompany you willingly. I am very enthusiastic about my future with my beloved man, so I am sure we will enjoy time together! 
Thank you for compliment! I am glad you like my photo. Can you send me photo of yours? 
I agree that we need to meet as soon as we decide it. How do you imagine it? Will you come to Ukraine? Will you invite me to America? 
I have no whatsapp on my phone, I am sorry. I can send you my number and you will call me in the normal way, what do you think? 
Kiss,
your Marina

Back in the grass again

She's consistent.  She emails every weekday and always includes a picture.  I've always wondered what scammer chicks do on weekends?  Spend the money they conned out of their victims I guess?  I happen to be on assignment in Zurich at the time so I bring up meeting there.  Moving on:



Hello dear xxxxxxx!
Thank you for inviting me to Switzerland! I think it is a very good idea. I would like to do it. We could fly to America together if we want it. I believe you that Zurich is nice, I am ready to see either Zurich or Los Angeles!
I have never been abroad so I think I must go to the travel agency and find out what papers I need and how it may be organized. After that we can plan something real, do you agree? 
I like the photos! I believe it isn't a girlfriend :)
Kissing you,
your Marina

Just... stupid.

Nope, Marina Demchenko doesn't care where she goes as long as it's anywhere but where she's at I guess.  The decision of choosing between Zurich or Los Angeles apparently was an easy one as well.  She'll just go to BOTH places with me!  She's a keeper for sure.  But, she knows she's going to need some kind of "papers" to travel so it's time to head to the travel agent to find out.  We know where this one is headed, right?  Here it comes:



Hello my dear xxxxxxx!
I am glad to get your mail!
It is wonderful you invite me to accompany you, I will do it willingly, if it will be possible!
I visited travel agency and write you what I found out. I have never been abroad so I must get an international passport first. It costs 250USD and will be ready in 2 weeks. I also must get Shengen visa to visit Europe. Agency works with Embassy in Kiev and helps to get it fast. Visa costs 180USD and it takes 10 days to get it either. If I get full package, I can get passport and visa for 20 days, it will cost 430 USD. If I want to come to Los Angeles, I have to get another visa, to the USA. If we plan long trip to some countries, we must consider the situation. What to decide, darling? For me it is very expensive, darling, will you help me with payment? 
I can get a leave at work if I apply beforehand, so for me it isn't a problem to travel. To get proper papers isn't a problem as well if you have money, so the only problem is money. I hope we will settle it and enjoy meeting! What do you think, darling? 
What are your plans for weekend? 
We want to visit my granny in the village. She lives alone and nowadays when time isn't quiet everything may happen. My father says it is better if people would see she isn't lonely and has her family ready to protect her. I hope everything will be calm, it is just a visit. Besides it is spring, we may help her with garden work. My granny is old, she is 75, but she is still working in the garden near her house. She says it is the best pastime and she would never stop it. Granny offers us fruit conservations in autumn because it is her favorite hobby! Now it is time to take part in gardening. I don't mind. To spend time in the city is good in winter, but in spring you want to come out, to be close to nature! I congratulate you with the first spring day tomorrow and wish you a good weekend!
Waiting for your reply,
your Marina 

Not even attractive.

Oops, it looks like my sexy blonde Kiev babe is going to need a little cash to pull this steamy romance off.  Being the proper gentleman I always am, I offer to help.  Will she need $1,000, $3,000, $5,000?  Let's find out:



Hello my dear xxxxxxx!
How are you? How was your weekend?
Yes, my dear, I was told I will need travel money as well. 5,000$ will be enough for everything. 
Thank you very much, my darling, for your offer to help me with payment. 
I went to the bank to find out how to send money from another country and they said me the best way was Western Union. Every bank office has this system. To use it you need my full name and address. I send you this information:
Demchenko Marina
Grushevskogo St, 14/5
Kiev
Ukraine
01008
As soon as you make the transfer they give you the secret code. I need it to get the money, so send it in the mail, OK?
My  family  visited  my granny in the village as we planned. We helped
her  in the house holding and gardening, went to walk around and enjoy
being close to nature. Spring time in the village is very picturesque.
It  was rather warm this weekend and I felt true spring coming. Winter
is over! Isn't it great?
I  feel very cheerful today. It is cold, but I spring is in the air. I
feel  my souls and heart blooming as our trees will bloom very soon! I
am  happy,  my darling, that I have you in my life. The thoughts about
you  are the most important in my inner world now. I believe in future
changes in our lives. I want the spring to change us forever!
I enjoy lovely mood meanwhile I have to go at work now! My working day
is  as usually. The city is quiet, everything is calm and I should go,
darling.
I send you my kiss today, dear.
Have a good week!
Your Marina




Well imagine that!  She only needs $5,000 for our romantic adventure.  That will cover some traveling expenses as well so that's not bad.

Sorry Marina Demchenko, marydemko@yandex.ru but that's not going to happen.  Don't worry, I'll keep playing with you for a while but you're going to be disappointed in the ending.  It won't be a happy one involving a fat payday.


UPDATE:  I followed up with Marina with this message:

Hello sweetheart,  You don't have a passport?  Oh, you need a passport for sure, yes!  Sweetheart, the Russian army is in more than just Crimea.  My nephew is a Navy SEAL and even HE is in Kiev right now.  You may not see them but Russian soldiers are everywhere in Kiev.
My nephew is stationed at the US Embassy in Kiev.  Just go there and request to speak to Buster Highman.  He will ask you "what can I do for you?" and just reply to him with these words: "Me need Boo Kah Kee".  Pronounce it just as it sounds.  He can get you to Switzerland within 2 days with any visa you need.  
Please hurry darling, I worry about you!
xxxxxxx

Haven't heard a word back since.  Another true love gone down the drain.