The virtual ink on my post "Scammsers Love This Time of Year" had barely dried when I found this dating scam example in my junk mail folder:
Hello. My name is Anna. I am 25 years old.
My friend gave me your information and your e-mail address. They have been communicating online with a man who gave my friend your information and your e-mail address. She said that you are looking for relationships online, and want to get acquainted with the girl. I decided to write to you to know you better.
"Anna" then goes on to describe "herself". She claims to be a nurse:
From childhood I dreamed to work and help people and now my dream has come true.
"She" also claims to be athletic, "healthy and beautiful", "cheerful and sociable". Anna also claims to be single and looking:
I am looking for strong, long relationship. I'm serious in my choice. I can give a man all of what he wants to give her love and tenderness, I want to love and be loved - I think that is the desire of any girl. I hope that one day we will try to realize our dreams together. I think that our acquaintance will bring us many enjoyable moments, and we can meet one day. I would be happy to have a friend like you and I hope that our friendship will be continued.
I know several languages and can speak English and Russian.
I send you my picture. I hope you like it in my next letter I send you other my photo, and now I ask you to write me.
In addition to speaking English and Russian, Anna speaks fluent scam-ese. And what Anna really wants is a sucker to send her cash.