Adoption Agency Reviews

One of the members at our adoption forums shared a website where you can post a review (or read what others have said) about the adoption agency you worked with. I would encourage all parents who adopted through an agency to consider sharing your experience with others. It looks like you can post anonymously if [...]

Birthmother Scams

“If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.”
— Anonymous
Warning signs of potential birthparent scams:
One sign alone does not mean you are being scammed. It is the combination of several and your instincts that should make you leary.
A favorite ploy is for a scam artist is to fix you up with a “friend”. [...]

Adoption Agency Fraud

The following information was compiled through various online sources. It covers ways to protect yourself against potential agency fraud.
“If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.”
— Anonymous
Agency Fraud (domestic & international):
Get references and contact them. Get references who are at different stages in the process and who have completed adoptions at different times. This [...]

Adoption Scams

Adopting a child should be a joyful, positive experience. Unfortunately there will always be those who look to cheat and scam. Use your common sense. One of these signs alone doesn’t mean it’s a scam, but a few should be examined and approached with caution.
Birthmother Scams:
1. Usually the motivation for birthmother scams are to [...]

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