Dear Steinar! Russia and Moldova are absolutely different , first of all. It could happened to anyone easily. There are lots of scammers on the both sides. I don't want to say now how much attentive you had to be before sending money, and read some information to skip this situation. It's bad experience , no doubt. Next time you will be much more suspicious , sorry to say. But don't give up the idea to find a reliable and decent woman. Sorry to say many women on this site have not very good impression and point of views of some foreigners ( you see I don't name the countries, cause liars could be find everywhere). My advice pay attention not only at a beautiful face, but at the background and education, and the age too. I'm sorry that this Moldovan girl made tricks with you . My best wishes!