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Adoption fraud and scams exist. Knowing about fraud will enable you to identify potential dangers.

Better Business Bureau Adoption Guidelines
Good basic advice for those considering adoption.

California Amends Statutes
California has stiffened the penalties for adoption fraud. Good descriptions of what constitutes fraud.

Choose An Agency With Care
A word of caution to prospective adoptive parents about agencies claiming United Methodist Church affiliation.

Inter-Country Adoption Registry (ICAR)
On-line database registry designed to provide adoptive families with access to objective, uncensored information on organizations participating in adoption. All information is voluntarily provided by adoptive families and prospective families can search the registry using various criteria.

Signs of a Scam
Precautionary information regarding possible scams on the part of birthparents-to-be, adoptive parents, and adoption agencies/facilitators, compiled by ABC Adoptions.

"Special Report : Under Siege"
A discussion of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 and its effectiveness in preventing wrongful adoption, from Lifting The Veil.

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