How do I avoid filipina online dating scams?

The basic rules are pretty simple:

   NEVER SEND MONEY to somebody you only know from the internet.  Many filipinas you will meet online will ask or hint for money.  Don't send it, thank them for exposing who they really are, and dump them.      GOOD filipinas do not ask for money from men online.

Keep the age gap modest.   20 year old Filipinas are usually interested in 60 year men for green cards, and immediate financial support.

Find one with a job.   This eliminates the need for money, and they are too busy actually working to spend all day online, looking for a western man to fleece.

See that face on cam!  Many online scams from the Philippines involve ladies, or gays, using stolen pictures, and sometimes video, of attractive girls.    If the person is reluctant to show a face on cam, you have a problem, and they are usually up to something.

You are unlikely to have a real relationship with a porn cam girl.   You can't imagine how many guys pay for 'shows', develop an attachment to a cam girl,  and she willingly plays them, and scams them.   A real relationship is not likely, and you will get burned.    Too many cam girls actively engage in scamming western guys who express too much interest.   While not advocating this type of  activity, if you are going to be a consumer of this stuff,  leave it at that.    These girl are adept at playing with men.   Your wallet can end up much lighter.

Don't assume a 'paid' dating site is any safer than free ones!   Scammers are on all sites, and many 'paid' sites, only charge MEN for membership, or access. 

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