| Proceed With Caution | | | | are out purely for the monetary gain and |
| | | | recent estimates (U.S. losses alone) are well |
| A word of caution about the growing | | | | over $5M USD annual that is going directly to |
| popularity of dating websites and marriage | | | | scammers in the Philippines. Many of these |
| match-making sites catering to the | | | | fraud operations are ran from Internet cafes |
| Philippines. During the past 10 years, with | | | | and are often managed by men, or committed by |
| the rapid growth and increased access to the | | | | men portraying themselves as women. With that |
| Internet, the websites have boomed in number, | | | | said, finding a decent bride or meaningful |
| offering relationships and dating | | | | relationship in the Philippines is certainly |
| opportunities with beautiful women from the | | | | possible. However, a professional background |
| Philippines. The number of sites offering | | | | check is not only a wise investment |
| single Philippine women seeking marriage is | | | | financially, but the information uncovered |
| in the 1000's, with some of the most popular | | | | can often bring peace of mind, and save one |
| being those like Cherry Blossoms and many | | | | from a whole lot of heartache. Get her |
| others. Please be aware that NO website, no | | | | checked out early whenever possible! |
| matter its reputation or claim, is immune | | | | |
| from relationship fraud or scams. | | | | Some firms, such as Wymoo International, can |
| | | | bring criminal operations to justice in the |
| Relationship fraud can come in the form of | | | | event that fraud is uncovered. This cannot be |
| advance fee fraud (need help with visa, | | | | overlooked, as many victims (between 80 and |
| family emergency, etc) and many others - with | | | | 90%) do not report these crimes to the |
| the underlying factor always being money in | | | | appropriate authorities due to embarrassment |
| advance. There are many decent women in the | | | | or lack of know how to report the crime. |
| Philippines who are honestly seeking a life | | | | Lastly, these scam operations are growing, so |
| change, an opportunity to marry a Western man | | | | please use caution!! If she asks for money |
| and leave the Philippines. Others, however, | | | | and falls in love fast, watch out!! |