We often think that being able to tell a good person from a bad one is a simple thing, yet the truth is that it is not simple at all, especially when you have only met this person online. Online romance scams and marriage fraud involve real criminals who are striking up online relationships under false pretenses, and these criminals are good at what they do! The worst part is that every day more young women in Russia are becoming part of criminal gangs and they are all trying to take advantage of you.

The good news is that there are tools and professional services that anyone can use to stay safe and avoid being a victim. “Our background check investigations in Russia have uncovered thousands of fraud attempts over the years,” says Peter Kossakovsky, Director of Background Checks at Russia PI. The clue is to know when, how and who to hire for a professional background check investigation.

Why is a background check investigation a good idea?

When you meet someone online, the only facts you have from this person’s life are the things they tell you about themselves. How can you tell if their story is legit? By hiring a professional background check investigator. The internet is the perfect place to commit crime because it protects the perpetrator’s anonymity. Sadly, laws in Russia jeopardize the privacy and security of internet users and aim to further control Russians’ freedom of expression, while criminals still get away with their crimes.

When you hire a professional investigation, you make sure that every aspect you know so far about this person is verified. This includes verifying birth records, employment claims, education, and even criminal and court records. Having all this information will definitely help you differentiate between the good and the bad, and it will help you make a wiser decision regarding your relationship.

Russia PI has highly trained professional investigators in Moscow and St. Petersburg.  We speak the language, have access to local records and government agencies, and we obtain clear evidence so you can be safe and make a wise decision.  The risk is simply too high to go it alone.

When is the right time to hire a professional Russia investigator?

As soon as possible! As stated before, our experienced investigators have uncovered thousands of fraud attempts, but they have also uncovered scams that had being going on for months and even years with great money losses. The best time to invest in a Russia background check investigation to verify your Russian online date is as soon as you start feeling an interest for this person. The sooner you can confirm that she or he is trustworthy, the better. And of course, if you were communicating with a criminal you would prefer to know sooner rather than later! If you are already in an online relationship, whether you have suspicions of fraud or not, the background check will help uncover the good, the bad and the ugly. Do not postpone this decision.  Verifying early is the smartest thing you can do.

How to choose the right background check investigation?

Many people try to save some money by paying to online database services. These services are not a good idea in places like Russia, where databases are outdated and incomplete, or don’t exist. Most likely, you will end up paying several small fees for no information, which at the end means that you will lose time and money. The best way to go is to hire a local investigation firm in Moscow or any other of the major city like St. Petersburg.  Russia PI™ investigators on the ground will guarantee that a real investigation is being conducted and that the information is being obtained at reliable sources like official government authorities, employers and schools, and not from the internet.

What is your next step to stay safe and avoid scams?

Contact us today for a free quote if you are communicating online with someone from Russia! We will review your case and be happy to help you uncover real evidence.

C. Wright
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