Adoption Options – Avoid Being Scammed

You’ve told everyone you know that you want to adopt a baby. You’ve asked for prayer about it in church, you’ve blogged about it, you’ve written all your family and friends. You’ve been to online adoption searches looking for prospective mothers who want to give up their babies for adoption.

Then one day you think your prayers have been answered. A mother has contacted you, asking if you would like to adopt her baby. You are thrilled! Finally, you are in reach of holding that little one you have longed for.

However, some things don’t add up. The mother starts asking for money; whenever you call her all you get is an answering machine; She says she wants plane tickets to bring the baby to you, you send them and she cashes them in… it goes on and on, the number of ideas that scammers will use. Not all scammers will ask for money, they simply crave attention. Still, there is no baby, and there never has been.

I found this wonderful website that helps prospective adoptive parents avoid being scammed. AdoptionScam.com will help you find out if the mother you are working with is pulling a scam. They keep track of known scammers and have helpful tips and resources to avoid a scam as well as a list of reputable agencies.

Know what to look for, adopt smart. Not every mother is looking to scam you out of money or your time. They truly want what is best for the baby they cannot keep. Take time to get to know her, you may not get that opportunity later.