| What to know when considering a Russian Bride | | | | money. Money is usually requested in the form |
| | | | of advance fee fraud, where the criminal |
| Russia is a poor country and has a reputation | | | | needs help with school, medical, rent, |
| for relationship fraud. Of course there are | | | | family, visa, etc. You can read more about |
| plenty of good, beautiful and honest women | | | | the fraud types at Wikipedia's site for |
| seeking marriage with foreigners. There is | | | | relationship fraud and advance fee fraud. |
| also an active population of scammers, fraud | | | | This is a major step in prevention. |
| schemes and old fashioned gold diggers. Some | | | | |
| women seek financial gain and lifestyle | | | | Once you understand the fraud types and |
| upgrades, an escape from poverty. Others are | | | | warnings signs, consider a trip to Russia. |
| actually seeking a loving relationship, | | | | Get to know her and her country. See for |
| marriage and something new and exciting. How | | | | yourself who you're dealing with. This is a |
| to tell this difference is the million dollar | | | | key step in not only preventing fraud, but |
| question. | | | | also important in establishing a meaningful |
| | | | relationship. Take time to get to know her. A |
| If she asks for money, put the brakes on. | | | | Russian woman in a hurry to marry is a major |
| Beware of family or medical "emergencies" | | | | red flag and warning sign. |
| where the woman needs cash and financial | | | | |
| support fast. Know that sending money via | | | | Lastly, if all checks out, get a professional |
| Western Union is likely lost in the event | | | | background check by a firm with a local |
| that she's a scammer. Understand that the | | | | presence in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Wymoo |
| scammers are professional criminals and are | | | | offers confidential investigations and has |
| very difficult to distinguish between an | | | | years of experience dealing with potential |
| honest and trustworthy woman. | | | | brides and relationships in Russia. |
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| Educated yourself by reading about scam and | | | | Best of luck, and do your homework! |
| fraud methods. Knowing about the different | | | | |
| scams will help you recognize any foul play. | | | | A. Hathaway |
| The schemes and fraud efforts vary in | | | | |
| strategy, but all have one thing in common, | | | | Copyright © 2005-2007 A. |