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jvlepkowicz
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Joined: 06 Mar 2006
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 Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 9:01 pm Post subject: Question about dealing with russian travel agencies |
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I met someone through Elena's models.com. I began to talk to her through the website and then she offered me her cell phone number and I gave her mine. We regularly exchange texts and I call her every so often. I even sent her a flower to her residence to make sure she was real. I mentioned to her one day that I won't be in London much longer and that I'll be going to the states so she suggested that she come out to see me. She gave me the email address of a travel agency. I have been dealing with them directly. I sent them 1450 euros to cover costs for airlines, insurance and whatever else. Then I get a text from the girl early in the morning telling me that something urgent needs my attention. I get to work and check my email and she tells me that the agency said that she needs to have some sort of proof of having a bank account. she doesn't have a bank account so, like an idiot i send another $900 because that is what the agency said is required to forward to the UK embassy in moscow. has anyone in this forum dealt with a person named Elena Tsigler or an agency called
Big Travel company
Khakaskaya st.56
Abakan 655017
Republic of Khakasiay
Russia
I would appreciate any input and I'll try not to be too critical of your inputs. I did this to myself so I have to take this as a learning experience. |
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Fire_Goddess
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| Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 11:11 pm Post subject: |
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| I thought Elenas Models was a legit company! |
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Kesha
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Location: Terrapin Station
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It's no wonder scamming is so prevalent!
Again, I am shaking my head in disbelief, hearing that someone has sent such big money to a complete stranger!
Did you research this "company" which you wired so many Euros?
Did you check with the British Embassy about this "regulation?"
Sorry for being so critical....it's just that I've not been a member here very long and you can't imagine how many times I've heard a similar scenario! |
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vitalsigns
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tuller
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| Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 3:38 am Post subject: Big Travel Agency |
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 I think you have been visa scammed...I'm certain and was told that you could find Big Travel Agency on the scam sites.
Seems I remember reading something about it it another forum recently.
Tuller |
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Fire_Goddess
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| Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 7:26 am Post subject: |
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| Yes but doesnt Elenas Models boast about being the real thing and hooking men up with ladies in person in Russia, on those tours? |
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Kesha
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Location: Terrapin Station
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| Fire_Goddess wrote: | | Yes but doesnt Elenas Models boast about being the real thing and hooking men up with ladies in person in Russia, on those tours? |
I dunno. |
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jvlepkowicz
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| Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 4:22 pm Post subject: |
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| I have tried to find anything on the travel agency on the internet and I couldn't find anything. |
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MrSpice
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| jvlepkowicz: Seriously, do you have money to waste? Do you even realize how silly your posts looks to people here? You were obviously scammed. |
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