How to Avoid Being Scammed

• Here is the first rule. If you want to avoid being scammed do not send Russian women money or valuable things. It’s this simple. At least not before you make sure your Russian lady is real, meaning you’ve mailed back and forth for a long time, you’ve spoken on the phone, or even met her, before sending any money.
• Don't brag that you have money. That’s bad taste anyways. Instead, talk about preferred movies, music, dreams, plans for future, etc. The topic of money will only draw scammers and gold-diggers.
• If you see you’ve got some mutual interests, mention traveling to Russia, even visiting a few Russian women. This will shake off any possible scammers.
• Suggest a phone conversation. Although it might not be as effective, since some Russian women could refuse it due to poor English or lack of a phone (this still could be a problem in former Soviet Union), it will surely make a scammer feel uncomfortable.
• Some Russian women could ask about correspondence expenses. If that happens you may offer to pay for the mail forwarding yourself, without sending any money to them personally. If a Russian lady is honest and sincerely interested in you, she will gladly accept. If not, she will drop off the face of earth and you can breathe freely – you saved your time and money.
• Check the warning signs. Request her postal address, then check up on her in our Russian women database. Send your Russian lady something: a photo, a letter, or a rose from us. If she doesn't get it, something’s wrong. We will gladly help you by personally visiting the address, within 24-48 hours from placing your order, to confirm the reality of the address or the person.
• Here is a trick in internet dating>: send her a blank letter. A real Russian lady will either ignore it, or write back, asking why you sent her a blank letter. It’s most likely that scammers will write back, thanking you for your wonderful letter, reminding you that they love you. This, also, works with 'gibberish' letters. Send two pages of nonsense and wait for her reaction.

If your Russian lady happens to be a scammer, don't forget to report her to her agency or dating website. This will help prevent any future scams.

Warning Signs

• If you get some photos from your Russian lady, notice: does she look like a 'real' person? Most real Russian women can’t afford expensive studio-shots done. Ask yourself: why did she say she’s short of money, when she can afford to have the hair-do and make-up for an expensive photo-shoot? Then, to watch out for nude or suggestive photos. Russian women with pure intentions wouldn't do something that drastic. Finally, watch out for young enough women that could be your daughter.
• Extremely affectionate letters right from the start of your correspondence. For instance, she calls you "My Darling", or signs her first letters "with love".
• Vague letters with no or few questions about you. She writes loving letters talking about how much she misses, needs, and loves you, yet doesn’t seem to want to know you better personally. A Russian lady seriously considering marriage will surely have questions.
• She never or rarely answers your questions. A real Russian lady will want you to ask questions about her, and certainly will try to answer them. A scammer might not even read your email.
• Her letters may look like "form" letters, and if she is a scammer, they are form letters. There is usually an order in which they are sent out - reply 1, reply 2, etc. If she's working with many people at once, don’t be surprised if you get a letter addressed to someone else. You may notice that her letters are becoming progressively sexual, her photos more seductive. This is a normal occurrence with scams.
• Suggestions about how expensive Internet cafes are. While this can be true, most Russian women don't use Internet cafes for this. The majority of ladies will have Internet access at work, through a friend, or at home. They may pay someone for this service, but if they claim it's costing them $50 - $100 per month, forget about it. Besides, there are business centers in almost every city where e-mail can be sent and received inexpensively or even free of charge.
• A disaster occurred and money is needed urgently - the most usual scam in internet dating. It comes up after you’ve been corresponding with her for a while. It could be almost anything - one of her parents got hit by a car, or is ill and could die unless an expensive operation is performed; her wallet got stolen, she’s got to pay for the rent and could end up on the streets. There are limitless variations to such stories. Don’t believe it unless you've met the Russian lady and her family in person, or otherwise know the story is true.
• She’d like to visit you in the USA and needs money for the visa/tickets. Although a Russian lady can obtain a tourist visa to USA, this is extremely difficult. There is a certain income level that must be met and many restrictions. Yet, this is one of the most popular scams. Any real Russian lady would prefer for you to visit her first in her home country, where she can be at ease in a familiar environment and introduce you to her family.

Unfortunately, scammers might know of these warning signs and know how to avoid raising suspicion. You be patient. A devoted and truthful relationship takes time and a scammer will lose interest sooner. They target the easier prey, particularly, men who are new to dating Russian women online. Please, let us know, if you have any suspicions, or if there are related topics we haven't discussed.

If You Suspect a Scammer - tips

• Don't send her money.
• Check her out against the scammer list. If you can’t find her there, email us, please.
• Take advantage of our scamcheck service, which includes visiting her and delivering her a rose. We will give you confirmation, and at your request, we’ll take her photo or check her passport.
• If you realize she’s not a scammer after checking up with us, continue your relationship without any needless doubts.

Delight in a safe Russian lady dating and meet your love.