Does receiving phone number and speaking with a lady "cut down" on potential SCAMMING? I have requested (postal) address, but she was more than willing to give phone number ...
but if she speaks with a hoarse baritone voice, and you hear glasses been poured whilst you hear can-can music on the background, I still have my doubts...... ;-)
No, serious, yes it does cut down, it seems open & honest, especially when you mention you did not even ask for it.
However, assuming there won't be a too high language barrier, you only will find out by speaking actually to her. Speaking is thinking on one's feet, you'll find out a lot more.
If you sense it's difficult for her shorter stints are better especially in the beginning, but I've surprised myself - and my bill - already by talking into the wee hours.
Have fun, it will tell you immesurably more!
Keep in mind that some cellphone-contracts (or pre-paids) mean that the recipient pays for the incoming call. Irrespective of what has been said here already (in this forum) I KNOW it is true - in Russia at least.
There also you cannot necessarily distinguish (by the leading part of the number) if it's a mobile or fixed line you're calling. I'd ask her if it's a gsm you're phoning, and also if she pays for the received call. These costs run up, sometimes quite steep.
Just so you know.
that Birdie also told us here - and it's why I mentioned Russia.
I was surprised when I found out, and I presume at some stage (some years after the roll-out of the network normally) this phenomenon be phased out.
If I'm not mistaken the average income (per capita) in Ukraine is higher than Russia's hence calls are more affordable - even when priced same.
The woman I speak to also gave me her number, no questions asked. I speak to her in the msn messenger daily, but also receive/send sms, and I have the opportunity to call her. I am not sure if this will keep me from being scammed, but it sure feels more serious to me. She also wanted me to visit her, not the other way around. Have I finally been lucky? Time will show.. As for now I have to see it to believe it.. Unfortunately some of the "girls" make us men defencive, and that is a shame because I feel I have so much good to give in all aspects, but I don't dare to open up like I might should have... but, back to the topic.. I think this must be a good sign, my next step now is to send her flowers... (read the topic: How to avoid being scammed..)
Thanks for all the insight, and I am still waiting for her response (to my request for address), and will take the next step (flowers) I understand your skepticism, and I also want to find a woman that will be as loving as I am willing to be. I am not sure how many SCAMS I can afford lol