If you’re considering traveling to Ukraine to meet a potential partner, you’re probably wondering how to avoid scams and ensure your experience is genuine.
Steven’s story from Odessa in 2020 is a cautionary tale that sheds light on the pitfalls of international dating, particularly when using agencies like AnastasiaDate. His experience reveals the tactics some “professional daters” and interpreters use to inflate costs and take advantage of unsuspecting visitors.
Imagine sitting down for a meal, only to find the interpreter—who is supposedly there to help—ordering food on your dime, leading to a $300 bill. When Steven suggested using his own interpreter for the next date, the woman’s demeanor changed instantly, signaling the all-too-common pay-to-play scheme.
In this article, we’ll explore how to navigate the Ukrainian dating scene safely, spot red flags, and ensure your search for love is built on genuine connections—not expensive scams. Read on to learn how to protect yourself and make your romantic journey a positive experience.
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Hi everybody…
I am here in Odessa right now 05/20/2020. I hired my own interpreter who uses to work for this interpreter agency. She told me most women for Anastasia will insist you use their translator as oppose to using your own, it is because they split the hourly rate.
How its working
Imagine that, the woman you look to marry is profiting from you. I sat with a young lady and another woman who posed as an interpreter. They suggested an Italian restaurant to grab a bite to eat.
I already knew I was about to be taken for a ride but I was prepared. When we started our conversation it was not to long before the young lady I was on the date with suggested meeting the next day for bowling and another bite to eat.
We established the time and continued with the meal. Her interpreter kept ordering more food, I am sitting here thinking this lady is crazy if she thinks I am going to pay her for working and feed her too. So towards the end of the date and the bill came to $300US.
I suggested using my own interpreter on the next date. Her expression changed and then it was I must call the agency to make another date her schedule may change.
Find your own interpreter
I called my interpreter who told the manager that the girls are like hookers, dating pros who are trying to flatten my pockets. I end up paying only $16US out of the $300. The friend/interpreter called her brother who threatens me with violence. The cops were called. I had ten women I was arranging to meet, seven of them insisted on having their own interpreter.
I booked a week trip and so far I have only met with one lady who tried her best to eat everything on the menu.
In Final Words
The others refused to see me because I insisted on my own interpreter, who, by the way, was cheaper. She also taught me the game here in Ukraine. Gentleman, love will find you. Do not let yourself be deceived, because you try to follow your heart. When you bring money into a situation where people are poor, you must ask yourself if it is true.
Steven
Last Updated & Reviewed: March 10, 2025
