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Russian Scammer List: Reported Cases, Names and Photos

Browse reported Russian scammer names and photos, and check phone numbers, Telegram handles, dating platforms, and recurring scam patterns before you send money or make travel plans.

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Examples: “Anastasia M”, “+7920”, “@anna_kz”, “Tinder”, “passport”, “Telegram”.
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Latest Russian Scammer Reports

Blonde woman smiling outdoors in blue sweater – romance scam photo

Mariia Tkachuk

Posing as a Ukrainian woman, she claims tax debts and an exit ban to pressure victims for funds. Fake documents used — partial verification done; full report on request.

Home selfie of the woman presented as Iryna Strashko posing with a cat

Iryna Strashko Scam – Fake Ukrainian Passport and Bank Loan Story

“Iryna Strashko” received €500 through Remitly, then introduced a new bank loan problem that supposedly blocked her passport and travel. Our investigation identified the real woman behind the profile.

Close-up kitchen selfie of the woman using the Elmira Odabashiani identity

Elmira Odabashiani Scam – Video Calls, Fake Kursk Story and Travel Money Requests

“Elmira Odabashiani” used months of video calls, a detailed Kursk backstory, travel plans, and repeated money requests to build trust before the victim traveled to Russia and found that her identity did not match the story.

Gym selfie of the woman using the Alina Velychko identity

Alina Velychko Scam – Fake Ukrainian Identity, Debt Story and Travel Restrictions

“Alina Velychko” presented herself as a Ukrainian woman preparing to travel abroad, but the story evolved into debt problems, an alleged exit restriction, refinancing issues, and repeated requests for money. Our investigation identified the real person behind the profile.

Photo of a woman during a cosmetic facial treatment, image used in the Varvara Kuklina romance scam case

Varvara Kuklina Scam – Fake Travel Plans, Bank Debt and Medical Emergency

“Varvara Kuklina” built a romantic relationship, promised to travel to Switzerland, then introduced bank debt, medical costs, and repeated money requests. The victim also reported seeing different women during separate video calls.

Hallway selfie of a woman in a white sleeveless top used in the alleged “Anna” romance scam

Anna from Kherson

“Anna” claims to be a Ukrainian woman from Kherson who moved to Ternopil, but our investigation identified her as a Russian national using a false Ukrainian identity.

Selfie of a woman in a white uniform with a red scarf, photo used in the alleged Masha Nasonova romance scam

Maria Nasonova

“Masha Nasonova” used attractive photos, fake Russian documents, and a fabricated airport detention story to pressure the victim and support a money scam.

Selfie of a dark-haired woman holding a mug, photo used in the alleged Alina Smirnova romance scam

Alina Smirnova

“Alina Smirnova” used fake Russian documents, banking papers, travel bookings, and conflicting identities to support a long-running romance scam narrative.

Indoor selfie of Vera Denisova in a pink shirt, image used in the alleged romance scam

Vera Denisova

“Vera Denisova” used eHarmony, Snapchat, Telegram, a fake US visa story, and travel documents to build trust before the expected money stage.

Smiling selfie of a blonde woman in a white top, image used in the alleged Tetiana from Cherkasy catfishing case

Tetiana Cherkasy

“Tetiana from Cherkasy” used a fake Ukrainian identity, a Swedish dating profile, and Gmail contact to build trust in a catfishing-style romance scam.

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Russian Scammer Photo Search: Compare Names, Photos and Profiles

If you are trying to identify a woman from a photo, browse the reported profiles above and compare the photograph with other details such as the name, phone number, Telegram handle, dating platform, location, documents, and story she uses.

A similar or matching photo alone should not be treated as proof of identity or fraud. Photos can be copied, reused, stolen from another person, or circulated under different names.

If you recognize a photo but do not find a clear public match, our Russian Woman Verification can investigate the identity behind the profile and compare the photos, phone details, online profiles, documents, and story.

A person does not need to appear in a public blacklist to be using a false identity, copied photos, fake documents, or a fabricated travel story. If the relationship matters, investigate the information before you send money or make travel plans.

How Russian Dating Scams Actually Work

Most scams follow a predictable structure. It usually starts with a normal conversation on a dating site or social media. The woman appears interested, responsive, and emotionally engaged. Within days or weeks, the communication moves to Telegram or WhatsApp, where control is easier and oversight is lower.

At the trust-building stage, scammers use emotional hooks: loneliness, shared values, future plans, or even talk about marriage. Once emotional attachment is established, they introduce a “proof of identity” element — often a passport, visa, or ID image. This is where many men make a critical mistake: they treat a document photo as real evidence.

In reported scam cases, these documents may be fake, edited, reused, or connected to a different identity. A document image should therefore be checked in context rather than treated as proof by itself. The purpose of checking a document is to understand what the image supports, what looks inconsistent, and what cannot be established from the image alone.

The next step is escalation. A problem appears: travel, visa issues, border crossing, medical emergency, or a temporary financial block. The request is always framed as urgent and temporary. Payment methods typically include crypto, gift cards, or money transfers like Western Union.

Once the first payment is sent, the pattern repeats. New problems appear, often more complex and more expensive. At this stage, many victims continue paying because they already invested money and emotions.

This blacklist exists to interrupt that cycle early — before trust turns into financial loss.

What This Blacklist Is — and How It Helps You

This Russian Scammer Blacklist brings together reported dating scam cases, names, photos, phone numbers, Telegram handles, documents, and recurring fraud patterns.

Entries may originate from cases investigated by our team or from reports submitted with supporting material. We review the information available before publication and remove or mask sensitive personal data where appropriate.

A blacklist entry should be read together with the evidence and circumstances described in that individual case. A name or photo match by itself is not enough to establish that two people are the same person.

Use this page to search for possible matches, compare stories, and recognize repeated scam patterns early.

How to use it (quick guide)

  • Search by contact: start with a phone number, Telegram handle, name, username, or the platform where you met.
  • Compare the story: look for similar travel excuses, document claims, money requests, and communication patterns.
  • Check the warning signs: urgency, travel fees, crypto requests, changing bank details, conflicting documents, or inconsistent identity information.
  • Investigate before paying: if the information does not add up, verify the person or document before sending more money.

Common scam patterns we see in blacklist reports

  • Fake document proof: a Russian passport, visa, or ID image is sent to create trust, but the layout, fonts, or photo history do not hold up.
  • Travel and border money stories: sudden requests for tickets, exit fees, hotel deposits, courier fees, or “money to cross the border.”
  • Pressure and secrecy: “Don’t tell anyone,” “I need it today,” “I will lose my place,” or “my commander is watching.”
  • Platform escalation: contact begins on a dating site, then quickly moves to Telegram or WhatsApp where the money pressure starts.
  • Profile inconsistency: no normal live video, weak social media trail, shifting story about city, work, or family, and answers that stay vague.

When You Need More Than a Public Report

A blacklist can reveal an existing report or a familiar scam pattern, but it cannot answer every question about a person you are communicating with.

If the relationship matters and you need to investigate the specific person behind it, our private services can help you:

  • investigate identity, photographs, dating profiles, and story consistency;
  • review Russian passport and ID images for editing or document inconsistencies;
  • review U.S. and Schengen visa images for signs of manipulation or conflict with the surrounding story;
  • investigate a Russian phone number for linked profiles and identity signals.

We report what the available evidence supports, what does not match, and what cannot be established reliably from the material available.

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Report a Scammer and Help Protect Other People

If you have your own case, send the available screenshots, document images, receipts, profile links, contact details, and a short timeline. We review the information before deciding whether and how it should appear in the blacklist.

Sensitive information may be masked before publication. If clarification is needed, we may contact you for additional details.

Important notice

Entries here are allegations based on investigations and user reports. We respect privacy, remove sensitive data, and re-review any disputed listing. If you believe you were listed in error, contact us with counter-evidence and we will reassess promptly.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Straight answers about our blacklist and private verification

Each listing should be evaluated on the evidence and circumstances described in that case. Entries may come from investigations handled by our team or from user reports with supporting material. A matching name or photo alone should not be treated as proof that two people are the same person.

We can investigate the identity behind a dating profile using the photos, phone number, usernames, public profiles, documents, and other information available in the case. Standard results are normally provided within 24 hours after payment confirmation.

If you believe a listing is inaccurate, contact us with the relevant details and supporting evidence. We will review the disputed information and update or remove material when the available evidence warrants it.

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