These are the potential first signs of scammers:
· The contents of the messages you get from your girlfriend are bird’s-eye;
· She avoids your questions about her personal life;
· You are asked to pay money for many things; and
· Big age difference among you.
You can protect yourself from scammers using the following methods:
1. Refuse to send money to strangers. Many scammers ask men to transfer money for their girlfriends’ visits to their country. In case you want her to visit you, buy the ticket for her instead and send it by mail.
2. Professional pictures of your girlfriend that were made in a studio may be false. Request several ordinary photos of your fiancé to have a better idea of her looks and surroundings.
3. Observe the reaction of your girlfriend when you request some personal information, such as postal address, telephone number, and so on.
If she starts asking for presents, it is a chance for you to figure out whether she is the person she claims to be. Find a delivery service that will bring her flowers or gifts on your behalf with the request to confirm her picture upon the delivery. At least, you will be able to confirm that your lady looks the same as on your pictures and that her postal address and telephone numbers are real.
4. Finally, if you are still serious about marring this girl and going to meet your beautiful bride in Russia, tell her you want to meet with her family too and see her reaction.
Most of the Russian girls registering with the online matchmaking agencies are real. They do want to find decent partners to create strong families with. Putting your efforts into the process of looking for your Russian bride can be rewarding. Once you meet in person the nicest Russian woman eager to marry you and build a happy family you, the risk-taking will pay off.
