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Some
warning signs for those searching for Russian brides.
These
are only some indications that "may" mean you are being set-up for a
dating scam. Taken by themselves they could be quite innocent, but they are some
things you should watch out for: The
photos look too good. This doesn't mean that you should suspect every girl
who has beautiful photos! But if the photo appears to have been scanned from a
magazine, or she has a whole series of "model" shots which are just
too perfect, it's wise to be suspicious. Overly
tender letters at the very beginning of your correspondence. For example if
she calls you "My Darling", or signs her first letters to you "with
love". Many men do this too, by the way. It may mean nothing at all, but
it certainly could be a prelude to predation.
Vague letters with no or few questions about you. She may write
very loving letters about how much she needs you, misses and loves
you, yet doesn't seem interested in you personally. A lady seriously
considering marriage with you will obviously have many questions!
Her letters may become progressively sexual, and her photos more
seductive. This is a common theme throughout the varying dating
scams.
She's
extremely beautiful and you're old enough to be her father. Let's face facts:
young beautiful girls don't have to settle for a man so much older and most won't
want to. We often see 60 year old men writing to 20 - 25 year old girls, and that's
just asking for trouble. Hint's
about how expensive Internet cafes are. They really are expensive, by the
way. The majority of girls will have Internet access at work, or through a friend.
They may pay someone for this service, but if they claim it's costing them $50
- $100 per month, you need to be suspicious. A
tragedy occurred and money is urgently needed. This is the "springing
of the trap" and usually will happen after she's worked on you for awhile.
The sob-story could be almost anything - one of her parents are ill, or her child,
and they could die unless an expensive operation is performed. Her money was lost
or stolen, the rent is due and she could be evicted and wind up on the streets.
There are endless variations on this theme. Don't fall for it! Not unless you've
met the girl and her family in person or otherwise know the story to be true.
But if that was the case, you probably wouldn't be here reading this, would you?
;-) She wants to visit
you in the USA, and needs money for the visa/tickets. It's a scam, no questions.
Grab your wallet and run ;-) While it is possible for a women to obtain a tourist
visa to visit the USA, it's very difficult, especially for a young lady. | 
