How to Avoid Being Scammed

Most of scammers contact men who post their ads on free web-sites. If somebody contacted you first, it is most likely a scammer. 

Another big source of scammers is big networks with a free access to the ladies. By our estimates about 50% of profiles advertised by networks are generated by scammers. It is much safer 

The best way to avoid being scammed is not to send the girl any money or valuable gifts. At least not until after you are 100% sure that she is real. You should have corresponded with her for a long period of time, spoken on the phone, or even met her, before considering sending her money.

Don't emphasize the fact that you have money. Talk about your hobbies, movies, plans for the future, anything. The subject of money will only attract scammers and gold-diggers.

From the beginning of your correspondence, if you feel that you have found mutual interests, mention coming to Russia, and maybe even visiting her. This will scare off any potential scammers.

Also mention that you would like to talk to her over the phone. This is usually not as effective, as a girl might decline due to poor English skills, or lack of a phone (which is not too uncommon in the countries of the former Soviet Union), but it will make a scammer feel uncomfortable.

If she writes to you about correspondence expenses, you can offer to pay for the mail forwarding yourself. This would not involve sending any money to her personally. If she's an honest girl who's sincerely interested in you, she will accept this offer gladly. If not, she will disappear and you'll not have wasted either your time or money.

Read the warning signs.

Also, ask her for her postal address, and use it to check up on her in our database. Try sending her something: a letter, a photo of yourself, or a rose from us. If she doesn't receive it, something could be wrong. EECL will gladly help you out by visiting the address personally within 24-48 hrs of you ordering our service, and confirming the existence of the address or person.

Here's a neat trick: send her a blank letter. A real girl will either ignore it, or write back, asking why you sent her a blank letter. Some scammers will write back, thanking you for your wonderful letter, reminding you that they love you. This also works with 'gibberish' letters. Send two phrases of nonsense ('artrldj aflevhhifej; fuheijfai enkmniaf') and wait for her reaction.
If you should find out that she is a scammer, don't forget to report her to her agency or website. This will help prevent any future incidents. You may also submit her to our scammer database.