Modern as we are today, especially in the western countries, there are not much to be found of what we call long-term relationships or long-term commitment. With the modern lifestyle, men and women are already focused on their careers and other things rather than raising a family. They prefer the "no stings attached" relationships, but the pleasure it gives them is only temporary or superficial. But that's the way some choose it to be. However, there are still men who seek stable, long-term, married life; enjoying their wife and children.

These men make the mail order bride work. They often are looking for women from other countries that share the same feelings as they are. Popular to western men are women or brides from Europe, particularly from Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and Georgia. Mail order bride has become a phenomenon. Success stories here and there; from agencies as well as from the actual people who had benefited from the services. However, before you are overwhelmed with these stories, a word of caution – investigate first before choosing. There are fakes as well as scams around. So, it is important to confirm the authenticity of information before you engage into a transaction.

Investigate and confirm. Do your own research, use our instincts and observe for signs of fraud. Sometimes, these scammers sense that you are desperate in your search and they would take advantage of this weakness. This is where they can start on you. So, be aware and be observant. There are a lot of ways to be scammed, like some girls just want to extort money from you, others would just use you as a vehicle to migrate or move to you country and many more. Here are some signs and also steps how to overcome or confirm authenticity of the information you are getting.

1.      A picture was sent to you from a match. A scammer will send a picture of somebody else and not her. To counter this, you may request to chat using web cam. This would confirm if the picture and the one communicating to you is the same. Also, observe her responses when you request to communicate thru web cam.

2.      Another situation that you should note for is during a conversation after a while of communication with each other. She will express love and say many lovely things to you. However, you have to be very observant and vigilant when you discuss about money and visa. Feel if she is authentic or just using you.

3.      After several days or months of communication, scammers will storm you of fake stories like how she become broke, that her family cannot afford the basic necessities of living or even her family is urging her to marry a rich man to uplift their living conditions and other depressing stories. What's the reason behind all these stories? She wants to get your sympathy and eventually gets you to send her financial support. Naturally, if you are already in an ongoing long distance relationship with her, you will be obliged or urged to do so, however, you need to really discern if she is telling the truth. Of course, all of us wants to help a person in need, however, do not be scammed. You want to show sincere feelings by helping, ensure also that she is really in need and sincere of her feelings to you.

4.      Further, if you are already sending her financial support, notice if her needs increase every time you discuss about it. Some more depressing stories are brought up. Again, if you feel that the burden of providing for her family and more are on your shoulders, think again. She should be the only responsibility to you, at least now.

 If these stories are untrue, then maybe she is using your money somewhere else. Be aware of how she uses the money you send her. Look for signs of somehow letting you know where she used it, maybe showing bills or pictures or other proofs. Straight women know the meaning of liquidation however informal it is. They know that they are handling somebody else's money.

While it is true that today it is easy to meet somebody you choose to become your wife thru the Internet, it is also very true that these because it is virtual in nature it is not free from scams and frauds. These are just some hints to prevent you from being victimized. Prevention is better than cure. Ignorance excuses no one. You are old enough to know what you are doing and you are responsible for your actions.

Though Russian and Ukrainian women are on the top list as the most preferred mail order brides, not all of them are fraud. You can still find that loving, elegant yet family oriented Russian bride.