A Colombian Bride? Ten Cuidado!
By: A.
Hathaway
What to know when seeking a Colombian Bride
Colombia is a poor country and has a rising reputation for
relationship fraud. Of course there are plenty of good, beautiful
and honest women seeking marriage with foreigners. There is also
an active population of scammers, fraud schemes and old fashioned
gold diggers. Some women seek financial gain and lifestyle
upgrades, an escape from poverty. Others are actually seeking a
loving relationship, marriage and something new and exciting. How
to tell this difference is the big question.
If she asks for money, put the brakes on. Beware of family or
medical "emergencies" where the woman needs cash and financial
support fast. Know that sending money via Western Union is likely
lost in the event that she's a scammer. Understand that the
scammers are professional criminals and are very difficult to
distinguish between an honest and trustworthy woman.
Educated yourself by reading about scam and fraud methods.
Knowing about the different scams will help you recognize any
foul play. The schemes and fraud efforts vary in strategy, but
all have one thing in common, money. Money is usually requested
in the form of advance fee fraud, where the criminal needs help
with school, medical, rent, family, visa, etc. You can read more
about the fraud types at Wikipedia's site for relationship fraud
and advance fee fraud. This is a major step in prevention.
Once you understand the fraud types and warnings signs, consider
a trip to Colombia. Get to know her and her country. See for
yourself who you're dealing with. This is a key step in not only
preventing fraud, but also important in establishing a meaningful
relationship. Take time to get to know her. A Colombian woman in
a hurry to marry is a major red flag and warning sign.
Lastly, if all checks out, get a professional background check by
a firm with a local presence in Bogota and Barranquilla. Wymoo
offers confidential investigations and has years of
experience dealing with potential brides and relationships in
Colombia.
Best of luck, and do your homework!
A. Hathaway
Copyright c 2005-2007 A. Hathaway
About the Author
A. Hathaway has 20+ years of experience in fraud
prevention, foreign markets, international investigations and
background checks. His ongoing travel experience consists of over
35 countries and 6 continents. He has worked as a consultant for
investigative firms including Wymoo International and has his own blog.
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