More use of fake Travel Agents seen in Asian internet romance scams

Dragonladies.org has seen an increase in the use of 'fake' travel agencies in recent internet romance scams from Asia.  

These typically are suggested by the asian lady you are in contact with, and will involve the victim paying 'visa and travel' fees by Western Union, Moneygram, or directly to a bank account, to enable the lady to come to your country and meet you.

Please remember, most ladies from SE Asian countries can not get a tourist visa to western countries!   No 'agent' can bypass the normal Visa application procedures for your country.
This is a scam, and the sole purpose of 'the lady' being on contact with you.

You may be directed to a legitimate looking website for the Travel Agent, complete with 'testimonials' for good service.
      Check 'who is' for the creation date and ownership of the website.
      Copy one of the 'testimonials', and Google it.   You will probably see the same testimonial is in use, or has been used, but other Travel agency sites.....all fake!
  
   These fake sites, used to give credence to a request for money by a scammer, are typically created by West African scammers.    They include fake travel agency, bank, shipping or courier, and virtually any other type of commercial site.

   Please, there is NO reason for you to pay money in these situations.   Never send money to somebody you only know from the internet, or pay money for services for the same person.

   Demand to see that face on cam.  Most of these victims are losing thousands of dollars to 'ladies' totally unseen, other than in pictures.     If they show a face on cam,  make sure you see them more than occasionally, or a few times, and for a limited time.   It may be a recording.

   Be even more cautious with an Asian lady you meet online who is in the Guangdong Province of China, (Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Dongguan, etc) or in Malaysia.    These are hot spots for West African scammer activity.

  Ask questions BEFORE you consider sending money.    Dragonladies.org can help you determine if you are in contact with a scammer, if you ask for help, and listen to what they tell you.


If you are a decent person, there are real ladies in Asia who may be interested in you, and waiting for you, online.    DO NOT WASTE TIME AND MONEY ON THESE SCAMMERS!