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