It's sad but true. There are a lot of scams on the internet. This is true wherever you look, but for some reason, Russian dating and matrimonial sites seem to have more than their fair share of scam artists. There are also many safe Russian services and it's just too bad that their reputations suffer because of the unsafe sites. Here are some tips for sorting the safe ones from the bad ones. First of all, how large is the site's database? If there are thousands of subscribers, it's a pretty good bet that the site is legitimate. The scammers either pay models or simply find photos on the internet and pose as women until the time comes to talk in person. Then they hire someone to play the part of the "woman" you have been corresponding with online. Outfits like this can't fake it with a large database.
While this should not have to be pointed out, it needs to be. If you are a man in his fifties or sixties, it is not very likely that a gorgeous twenty something Russian woman is going to be attracted to you. If her profile photos show her posing in a swimsuit, there is no room for doubt. Get a grip on reality and look for a partner closer to your age.If either the site owners or your online sweetheart starts asking too many questions about your bank account or other sensitive information, be careful. No legitimate service needs to know all of that. You don't have to provide proof about your age, your occupation or anything else. Neither do they, so don't take anything they tell you at face value. Even legitimate sites have scammers lurking around.
If you're unsure about a site or even if you feel like it is safe, you can do an internet search and find out if anybody has reported anything bad about it. Anybody who has been ripped off will surely put the word out on the internet. If there are even a few warnings online, you should probably find another Russian dating service to subscribe to. However careful you are, you can still be the target of a scammer. Look for these warning signs from your online date. If they start asking you to send them money for any reason, don't do it. Even if they give you a heartrending story of poverty or misfortune, it is almost certainly a lie. It is a myth that all Russian women are living in extreme poverty.
If they tell you you are the man of their dreams and they have fallen deeply in love with you, be careful. Be extra careful if they say this after only one or two chat sessions online. Love doesn't happen that way. Finally, no matter how much you want to see them in person, don't send them money for a visa or a plane ticket. If you want to meet her face to face, you go to her. If you send her money to come and see you, you have just wasted your money.
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