I have had the same conversation. Except she wanted 855.00. It only took about 20 emails to say she wanted to come see me. Quite a sour topic. The attention was nice. The email was nice also. As soon as I said I don't send money to people I have never met, but if she wanted to come on her own that would be great, the emails stopped.
its even better when they ask for moneys for visa to new zealand.
after all their inquiring its some silly amount.
visa is free for russians to nz.
good laugh and dose amaze me how my schemers get caught out on it.