The Story:
Matti, 41, met a woman on a dating app. She said she lived in Poland but wanted to visit him in Finland. She even showed him fake screenshots of a booked Ryanair flight.
Two days before her trip, she claimed she needed €120 for travel insurance. Matti, who had already developed feelings, agreed.
Then came “luggage issues” and “extra airport fees.” Total sent: €600.
She stopped replying the day he was supposed to pick her up at the airport.
Red Flags:
- Emotional bond built too quickly
- “Travel to visit you” followed by unexpected expenses
- Never confirms real identity (no live calls)