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| 1) The first step to avoiding scams when trying to adopt is to be extremely selective when choosing an adoption agency to work with. You should research any and all adoption agencies that you are considering to ensure that they are who they say that they are. You must ensure that the adoption agency is sound, and is properly licensed. You can check the adoption agency at the Better Business Bureau, and many other places. You should also ask the adoption agency to provide you with a list of references. This will help to ensure that you are working with an adoption agency that is legitimate and professional. | | 1) The first step to avoiding scams when trying to adopt is to be extremely selective when choosing an adoption agency to work with. You should research any and all adoption agencies that you are considering to ensure that they are who they say that they are. You must ensure that the adoption agency is sound, and is properly licensed. You can check the adoption agency at the Better Business Bureau, and many other places. You should also ask the adoption agency to provide you with a list of references. This will help to ensure that you are working with an adoption agency that is legitimate and professional. |
− | 2) If you will be adopting a child that has yet to be born, you should ensure that you have all the required information on the mother of the child, as well as a proof of pregnancy. Many times, potential adoptive parents are told that there is a pregnant woman who wishes to adopt her child out and they are expected to provide a number of expenses, when, in fact, there is no pregnant woman at all. If the adoption agency allows you, you may even request to meet the pregnant woman and speak with her directly. | + | 2) If you will bө adoptіng a child tһat haѕ yөt tο bө boгn, you should ensure tһat you haνe all the гequired information on tһe mother of the child, as well as а proof of pregnancy. Many times, potөntial adoptive parents аre tοld tһat tһere is a pregnant ωoman whο wisheѕ tο adopt heг child out аnd they are өxpected to provide a nuмber of expenseѕ, when, in fаct, there iѕ no рregnant ωoman at all. If thө adoptiοn agency allows you, you may even request to meet the pregnant woman and speak with her directly. |
| 3) In order to avoid scams when trying to adopt, you should make sure that you make copies of all documentation, conversations, names, and receipts for all transactions within an adoption agency. This will ensure that you can provide information in a court if it becomes necessary. Even if the research that you performed on the adoption agency comes back clean, this is a very important part of the adoption process. Proper documentation ensures your best interests in the adoption process. | | 3) In order to avoid scams when trying to adopt, you should make sure that you make copies of all documentation, conversations, names, and receipts for all transactions within an adoption agency. This will ensure that you can provide information in a court if it becomes necessary. Even if the research that you performed on the adoption agency comes back clean, this is a very important part of the adoption process. Proper documentation ensures your best interests in the adoption process. |
| 4) The money that you issue to an adoption agency when trying to adopt should be contracted and part of the original agreement. You should not just hand out money if it is not documented. You should also be cautious of adoption agencies that are rude and expect you to issue immediate funds and answers to things of concern in your adoption process. This may be a sign that this agency is a scam. | | 4) The money that you issue to an adoption agency when trying to adopt should be contracted and part of the original agreement. You should not just hand out money if it is not documented. You should also be cautious of adoption agencies that are rude and expect you to issue immediate funds and answers to things of concern in your adoption process. This may be a sign that this agency is a scam. |