What are Asian dating scams?

In Asian dating scams, women from Asian countries trick men into sending money to them in exchange for a relationship, according to an Asian Pacific Post article. Typically, a scammer proclaims her love within a short email exchange and asks for money due to a financial hardship.

Asian-specific dating websites are a common place for scammers to prey upon vulnerable men looking for a relationship. Some websites, such as AsianDate.com, have implemented a policy to protect clients from scams. Reader's Digest strongly advises against sending money to strangers under any circumstance and suggests using search engines such as Google to research potential suitors.