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Posted by: Leprechaun

Ok, a guy is writing to a russian woman.
He allows his close friend to write to the same woman to test her for her scamability factor.

Should He?

Posted by: lester

Yes!

If just to check on photos, address and phone number, email content.

Purely as a double checking system and to give "close friend"
assurance, why not!

I personally see no wrong, if friend has doubts it will help.

Posted by: Ade

Ideally, no. But we don't live in an ideal world.

My nephew keeps telling me I'm too honest for my own good, so maybe I'm not the best judge here. If I'd been a little less trustful maybe I'd have checked more, or earlier, on the girl I was supposed to be visiting in Bratsk.

Given what is known of (some) Russian women trying to rip men off, then if it is done in a non-aggressive/provocative manner, yes - because why should you be risking emotional loss, much more serious than the financial loss.

Given what is known, hopefully a good Russian woman would understand (though not like) the need to make some checks.

Posted by: Texas Proud

I would say no... unless you never plan to tell her that you did so.. OR you really think she is trying to scam you..

If you are concerned, someone on the board posted a 'detective' agency that can do a background check on the lady.. I would think this is more acceptable form of checking than making believe that some other guy might be interested in her and she has to waste her time..

but, it is up to you!!

Posted by: Jill

I vote no.

What if she turns out to be honest and a relationship between you develops. At some point, in the spirit of being open with each other, you confess to what you did (or, you can always carry this little secret around with you which may not be so easy).

She freaks out, gets offended and dumps you. And a perfectly good relationship has been ruined.

Of course, this might not happen. But it could. Why risk it when there are other ways to guage a person's intentions?

Posted by: searcher

Relationship Gauge:

Posted by: Leprechaun

Nice one Jill and Searcher!
Is it metric and where can I find a conversion utility for the scamometer?