Daria, using the email address dashadasha091@yandex.ru
and the name Daria, is a suspected online romance scammer who claims to be a 26-year-old woman from Penza, Russia. She typically initiates contact with victims via email or dating platforms, aiming to establish a quick emotional connection before making financial requests.
Her method aligns with common Russian romance scam tactics. Daria often presents herself as a sweet, sincere, and lonely young woman searching for true love. In early conversations, she may send attractive photos, share personal stories, and quickly express strong emotional interest. The purpose is to gain the victim’s trust and create the illusion of a genuine relationship.
Once a connection is established, Daria introduces a fabricated problem that requires financial assistance — often for a visa, passport, travel costs, or emergencies like sick family members. These requests are carefully framed to evoke sympathy and urgency. Victims who respond are usually asked to send money through untraceable channels such as Western Union or MoneyGram.
Her communication is typically limited to a few exchanges — in this case, only 2 conversations were recorded between November 6 and December 6, 2017 — yet enough to manipulate emotionally vulnerable individuals. Once money is sent, or if the victim grows suspicious, she usually disappears without explanation.
Red flags include the use of a Yandex.ru email (a domain frequently associated with scam operations), quick emotional bonding, requests for money, and lack of verifiable identity (e.g., refusal to video chat).
Victims are advised not to send money or share personal information. All communication should be blocked and reported to scam-monitoring websites, email providers, and local cybercrime authorities. Preserve all messages and email headers as evidence.