Frequently asked questions
Short answers. Each points to the guide that goes further: scams and red flags, where to meet, visas and marriage and culture and expectations.
Last reviewed: 2026-11-05
How can I tell whether an online profile is real?
No single check proves it. Ask for a live video call and watch whether the person responds in real time, run a reverse image search on every photo, and be wary of any request for money before you have met. The scam guide lists nine warning signs and the checks that go with them.
Should I ever send money to someone I have not met?
No. Requests for money, gift cards or cryptocurrency from someone you have not met in person are the most common sign of a scheme, whatever reason is given: a visa fee, a ticket, a medical bill or a family emergency.
Why does she avoid video calls?
There are innocent reasons, such as shyness or a poor connection. If the excuse changes every time you ask, or a call never happens after several weeks, treat it as a warning sign. A person who wants to meet you will usually agree to a short call.
What does a reverse image search show?
It shows where else a photo appears online. If the same face appears under other names or on a modelling or stock site, the profile is almost certainly not what it claims. A clean result does not prove the person is genuine: it only means the photo was not found elsewhere.
Are agencies safer than dating platforms?
Not automatically. An agency can offer screening and support, and it can also charge per message to keep you writing. Look for a named company, a physical address, a written price list and no promise of a result. The guide on where to meet gives ten questions to ask any provider.
Is paying per message or per letter a scam?
It is not illegal in itself, but the business then earns more the longer you keep writing, whether or not you ever meet. That is a conflict of interest, and it is one of the signs in the provider ledger.
Does this site introduce women or list profiles?
No. This site publishes information only. It does not run a dating service, does not list profiles and does not take payments for introductions.
Where can I find the official visa rules?
On the government pages of the destination country. The visas guide links to the pages of the United States (USCIS), the United Kingdom (GOV.UK) and Canada (Canada.ca) and shows the date we read each one.
Do I have to meet my partner in person before applying for a US fiance(e) visa?
For the K-1 route, the USCIS page lists as a condition that you and your fiance(e) met in person at least once within the 2-year period before you file your petition. Check the current USCIS page before you act, because the page we read shows an older review date.
Can anyone guarantee a visa?
No. Decisions are made by the immigration authorities, and in the US route several different officials decide at different stages. Treat any guarantee as a red flag.
What if I think I have been scammed?
Stop sending money, contact your bank or payment service at once, keep all messages and receipts, and report it to your national fraud-reporting authority. The scam guide lists the reporting pages for the United States and Canada.
Is it fair to assume that a woman who looks for a partner abroad wants only a visa?
No. Some people may, as in any country, but many do not, and suspicion without evidence is as unfair as trust without evidence. Verify with video calls and a meeting in person, and give the relationship time.
Do Russian and Ukrainian women share the same culture and expectations?
Russia and Ukraine are different countries, and people within each differ widely in age, region, family and outlook. The culture guide suggests questions to ask instead of rules to apply.
Who writes this site, and does it sell anything?
The about page explains how the guides are researched. The site does not sell introductions, profiles or paid services.