Americans are responding en masse to the devastating earthquake that hit China recently. American adoption agencies have seen a dramatic increase in the number of people interesting in adopting children orphaned by the tragedy. But would-be adoptive parents are advised to be aware that some unsavory individuals are attempting to take advantage of this catastrophe for fraudulent purposes.

"Now that increased interest to adopt has prompted a scam targeting American families, who are hoping to help a Chinese orphan find a home. 'They've been contacted from China, and [are] being offered an opportunity to adopt a child from the earthquake region... for an adoption fee of fifteen thousand dollars,' says [Lanny] Knight."

Knight is the Executive Director of an adoption agency and he warns people not to fall for this scam. Legitimate adoption agencies won't cold call people with adoption offers. Knight urges people to make sure that adoption agencies are legally licensed entities. Source: KMPH News - Fresno, California

Labels: China, scams, fraud

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