'Pay for play' dating sites. These sites charge men for messages to/from FAKE, pretty Chinese ladies. The messages my be pre-written, or 'generic'. It's not likely the pretty lady in the pictures is actually writing you. Somebody is making money getting you to pay for fake messages. 'Translation' scams. Much the same as the above, but the pitch is for on-site 'translation' of the messages to and from the fake lady. You'll often get steered to sites like this, from other sites. 'My english no goodly. Please go THIS site so we can talk! They have the good translation service!'. You'll pay, and pay, and pay. Some struggling Chinese will appreciate the money they are earning from you, but you are not likely to end up in a real relationship.
More information on 'translation' scams on fraudulent dating sites at Dragonladies.org! 'Translator/brokers', and Marriage agencies. These are agencies or individuals who act as 'marriage brokers'. They'll post profiles of pretty ladies on dating sites, some real, some former customers, and some fake. The goal is to get you to come to China to meet a customer, who is often not the pretty girl in the profile. You spill your heart out in emails with your new sweetie, fly to meet her a few months later, and are met at the airport by the 'Translator/broker' who has actually been reading your gushing messages, and maybe talking to you on the Phone, and are told the 'Girl' is not available or no longer interested. (Even though a few days ago she wrote she couldn't wait to meet you! Actually, the translator/broker wrote that email.) You may be offered a 'replacement' lady, or ushered to an agency office to view some 'prospects'.
Not all is is vain, you say? You may meet an attractive lady who claims she is interested in you? You'll be expected to pay thousands of dollars in 'brokerage' fees, (which may be secret and disguised as something else) and pay the parents a 'bride fee'.
Too often, the goal of the 'bride' is to secure monthly support payments, or trick the man into buying a home for 'them', in China, or the parents.
More info on translator/brokers in China at Dragonladies.org!
'Visa and Travel' scams. These are mostly conducted from within China by West African scammers, who are residents of China. (Usually the Guangdong province). They use stolen pictures of pretty Asian ladies, either Chinese, or Filipina. The girl will claim to work at a menial job. She will not show a face on cam. She will claim love very quickly, and want to travel to meet you. She is 'fake'. You will be directed to pay thousands of dollars via a fake 'agency', to pay the 'visa and travel' fees for this girl to come to meet you. Nobody shows up. Only your money takes a journey, into the pockets of a BLACK male, living in China. They do have the help of local Asian ladies who will make/take phone calls, pretending to be the girl in the pictures. Don't fall for this!
More information on 'Visa and travel' scams from China at Dragonladies.org!
West African scammers also pretend to be anyone, from anywhere, including Asian ladies. Make sure you see a face on cam, check the IP of emails, and don't send money for any reason!
How do you avoid these scams?
Don't use sites where you pay for messages, or 'translations'. There are plenty of real ladies who know some english, and are willing to communicate with you, directly, IF YOU ARE SINCERE and polite.
DO NOT SEND MONEY. Not for 'visa and travel', or anything.
SEE A FACE ON CAM. You want to use cams often. It really helps develop the relationship, and understand the other person.
If a lady avoids using a cam, she may be using fake pictures, or old pictures, showing her much younger, and maybe thinner.
Using translation software is a 'crutch', and should be temporary. She needs to make an effort to be learning english if you will have a chance at a good relationship, and life together. Please avoid ladies who are not willing to learn your language.
You need to be honest, and be looking for a lady of an appropriate age. Real '20 something' Asian girls are not looking for 50-60ish men, unless they have other goals. (Immigration, or money)
Are you really able and willing to go to Asia to meet the right lady? It's not cheap, and not close. You'll need a few weeks of holiday time at the least, but I encourage you to GO. Travel in Asia is a wonderful experience, in itself. If you go to meet a lady who may be 'the one', it's even better. GO. Experience the culture. Eat strange food. See new things.
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