Scams are a common criminal practice all over the world and, unfortunately, not even delicate situations such as a surrogacy process are exempt. Anyone can be a victim of fraud at some point in their life.
Recently, Ukraine has faced a series of fraudulent activities related to surrogacy, raising more and new alarms in the country. This has deterred many couples from pursuing surrogacy processes there.
However, this phenomenon of fraudulent surrogacy clinics is not exclusive to Ukraine. This type of fraud is spread throughout the world, making it a potential risk in any country. That is why, today and more than ever, it is so useful and secure to work with a surrogacy agency.
Factors to consider when choosing surrogacy centers
While it is often impossible to discern in advance what type of agencies and companies engage in fraudulent practices, there are factors to consider before embarking on the surrogacy journey.
They are as follows:
- When choosing a surrogacy center, opt for agencies with an unblemished track record in the market and without any scandal. Carefully read patient reviews, available on the official website and on social networks.
- Check the surrogacy center’s website in detail. Make sure it includes contact information such as address and phone numbers. Also check if they publish some news about their activities.
- Explore the center’s social networks and look for the presence of real (not stock) photos and videos. Remember not to accept verbal agreements. If you are offered cooperation without some kind of a legal contract, do not accept.
- Never contact pregnant women through private ads, as it is easy to fall into the hands of scammers.
- Finally, take into consideration that this process requires an important investment, since there are many details to take into account, and you need to be assisted by professionals. At this point, an alert of suspicion would be if the supposed agency offers excessively low costs.
What should I do if I suspect I am working with a fraudulent surrogacy agency?
If you suspect that a surrogacy agency is fraudulent, be sure to gather as much information as possible. This includes saving emails, text messages, contracts, and any other communications you have had with them.
Additionally, it’s a good idea to take screenshots of their website and social media profiles. This information can help you file a formal complaint with the appropriate authorities. Seeking legal advice can also help you understand your rights and the legal actions you can take.
You might also want to share your concerns with others who are considering using the same agency. Staying connected with people who have similar experiences can make your efforts to stop that agency’s fraudulent activities more effective.
Your trusted gestational surrogacy agency
We know how delicate it’s to trust others when the desire is to form your own family. That’s why we inform you with absolute transparency, and we’re permanently accompanying our clients with the advice of a trusted legal team. We also work with a renowned partner gestational surrogacy clinic, so that you don’t have any doubt. You’ll be in the best hands.
At Family Aims we want to provide you with the security you deserve, so we offer you all the assistance you need to live a safe and legal surrogacy.
Want more information about our agency and our services? Please, visit our website and ask any of our consultants.