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