Russian Internet Dating Schemes

Russia: Internet Dating Schemes

Since I've been asked to present a seminar in another country, I've been perusing the latest from the State Department.

If you're looking for Russian bride (or groom) on the Internet, their site includes a cautionary tale. The Russian male or female you are corresponding with may immediately ask for money, or a credit card number. Often for a sick mother or relative.

Internet Dating Schemes: The U.S. Embassy receives reports almost
every day of fraud committed against U.S. citizens by Internet correspondents professing love and romantic interest. Typically, the correspondent asks the U.S. citizen to send money or credit card information for living expenses, travel expenses, or “visa costs.” The anonymity of the Internet means that the U.S. citizen cannot be sure of the real name, age, marital status, nationality, or gender of the correspondent. The U.S. Embassy has received many reports of citizens losing thousands of dollars through such scams.

American citizens are advised never to send money to anyone they have not met in person. Please see our flyer on Internet dating schemes

Email me, the Dating Coach, at sdunn@susandunn.cc . I'm here to help you make your dreams comes true, and help you avoid some misadventures on the way.