A bride scam is a confidence trick scheme to cheat possible grooms by foreign alleged brides.This kind of crime increased in number with the rise of the internet along with its online dating sites and online chats.”
The proliferation of foreign women for marriage does not only happen here in the Philippines but also in different parts of the world. Foreigners who frequent adult dating websites are usually into dating foreign women or more specifically fillipino brides or filipino wives because they are considered to be prettiest asian women in the world. They may have their own reasons why but since there was an increase of such activities online due to advancement in technology there have been some people who abuse it.
The Philippines is known not only for our tourist spots, hospitality, culture and more but also because of filipina beauty. Filipina beauties are known worldwide for their stunning beauty inside and out. They undeniably stand out because of their exotic look and unique beauty which is simply incomparable aside from the fact that Filipina women are family oriented, graceful, charming and exudes femininity. Filipina beauty is something you could not just brush off because they simply stand out in the crowd. The reason for that is because Filipino women have great attributes and characteristics which made them stand out among other girls.
That’s why more and more foreigners are searching for filipino women for marriage. And because there is an increase in number of foreigners who are want a filipina women for marriage, the number of filipino brides scams also increased. Filipina marriage scams usually occur when a woman lures an unsuspecting man into sending money. But another kind of scam emerges from this which is called Mail order bride where phillipino brides who lists herself in catalogs and is selected by men for marriage.
Men who are looking for filipina women for marriage should know the risks and warning signs of dating scams. The Police are warning people about the increasing numbers of scammers using online dating sites and foreigners who are looking for philippine girls for marriage as their targets. If you have been a victim of online dating scam the best thing that you can do is to report them to the following agencies.
- FTC toll free hotline: 877-FTC-HELP (877-382-4357)
- FTC online complaint form (www.ftc.gov)
- Canadian PhoneBusters hotline: 888-495-8501
- Internet Fraud Complaint Center (www.ic3.gov)
Unfortunately, the internet is full of scammers and you can find a lot of them in most dating sites. Avoid those kinds of people and don't waste your time on them. Here are some scam hints that you can find on adult dating sites:
- They need money for bus fare or gas to travel to meet you.
- They have a hard luck story and ask for your help.
- They say he/she is starting a charity and needs your donations.
- They offer you money.
- They ask for your email address, phone number, or other personal information early-on.
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