{"id":11689,"date":"2023-09-06T06:13:14","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T22:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/how-to-protect-domestic-workers-from-love-scam\/"},"modified":"2025-08-22T18:07:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T10:07:21","slug":"how-to-protect-domestic-workers-from-love-scam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/how-to-protect-domestic-workers-from-love-scam\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Protect Your Domestic Helper From Love Scams?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>(Updated on September 6, 2023)<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/how-to-protect-domestic-workers-from-love-scam\/#Happy_Valentines_Day\" >Happy Valentine&#8217;s Day!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/how-to-protect-domestic-workers-from-love-scam\/#On_this_special_day_HelperChoice_and_Pathfinders_have_prepared_you_a_recap_of_%E2%80%9CLove_Scams_Relationships%E2%80%9D_to_protect_your_domestic_helper_from_falling_prey_to_love_scams\" >On this special day,\u00a0 HelperChoice and Pathfinders have prepared you a recap of &#8220;Love Scams &amp; Relationships&#8221; to protect your domestic helper from falling prey to love scams.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/how-to-protect-domestic-workers-from-love-scam\/#What_is_%E2%80%9CLove_Scam%E2%80%9D\" >What is &#8220;Love Scam&#8221;?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/how-to-protect-domestic-workers-from-love-scam\/#What_does_a_scammer_want\" >What does a scammer want?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/how-to-protect-domestic-workers-from-love-scam\/#Why_migrant_domestic_workers_MDW_are_more_vulnerable_to_love_scams\" >Why migrant domestic workers (MDW) are more vulnerable to love scams?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/how-to-protect-domestic-workers-from-love-scam\/#What_are_the_red_flags_of_love_scam\" >What are the red flags of love scam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/how-to-protect-domestic-workers-from-love-scam\/#How_to_protect_your_domestic_helper_from_love_scam\" >How to protect your domestic helper from love scam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/how-to-protect-domestic-workers-from-love-scam\/#What_if_your_domestic_helper_fell_prey_to_a_love_scam\" >What if your domestic helper fell prey to a love scam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/how-to-protect-domestic-workers-from-love-scam\/#About_PathFinders\" >About PathFinders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/how-to-protect-domestic-workers-from-love-scam\/#About_HelperChoice\" >About HelperChoice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/how-to-protect-domestic-workers-from-love-scam\/#Did_You_Know\" >Did You Know?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/how-to-protect-domestic-workers-from-love-scam\/#Need_A_Visa_Renewal_For_Filipino_Helpers\" >Need A Visa Renewal For Filipino Helpers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/how-to-protect-domestic-workers-from-love-scam\/#How_To_Contact_Us\" >How To Contact Us?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Happy_Valentines_Day\"><\/span>Happy Valentine&#8217;s Day!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On_this_special_day_HelperChoice_and_Pathfinders_have_prepared_you_a_recap_of_%E2%80%9CLove_Scams_Relationships%E2%80%9D_to_protect_your_domestic_helper_from_falling_prey_to_love_scams\"><\/span>On this special day,\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/info\/en\/hire-domestic-helper\">HelperChoice<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pathfinders.org.hk\/\">Pathfinders<\/a> have prepared you a recap of <strong>&#8220;Love Scams &amp; Relationships&#8221;<\/strong> to protect your domestic helper from falling prey to love scams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_%E2%80%9CLove_Scam%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>What is &#8220;Love Scam&#8221;?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;Love Scam&#8221; involves people being deceived into sending money to criminals who gain their trust and convince them that they are in a genuine romantic relationship. Criminals may use a fake identity to foster a relationship with your domestic worker.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_scammer_want\"><\/span>What does a scammer want?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&#8211; Money<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Personal Information<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Blackmail<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Sexual Favours<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_migrant_domestic_workers_MDW_are_more_vulnerable_to_love_scams\"><\/span>Why migrant domestic workers (MDW) are more vulnerable to love scams?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&#8211; They feel lonely<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; They are eager to develop and be in a relationship<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; They are craving for emotional support or a helping hand<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; They are promised of love and\/or money<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_red_flags_of_love_scam\"><\/span>What are the red flags of love scam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At first, the scammer would approach your helper with a fake ID\/ photo, like a handsome Korean man or the &#8220;famous&#8221; pilot. The scammer may flatter her and gain her trust with loving words.<\/p>\n<p>After some time, they start confessing undying love for your helper and asking her a lot of personal information. They may borrow money from her and promise to pay her back. Whenever she asks for a video call, they give excuses.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_protect_your_domestic_helper_from_love_scam\"><\/span>How to protect your domestic helper from love scam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may instruct your helper to:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Set the boundary<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Do not fall for sweet talks<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Two-way and open communication is the key<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Get different perspectives from friends or family<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Think thoroughly before engaging in sexual relations<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; No form of abuse should be tolerated<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_your_domestic_helper_fell_prey_to_a_love_scam\"><\/span>What if your domestic helper fell prey to a love scam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, empathise your helper and avoid blaming her. Blaming may lead to secondary trauma or even worse, suicidal thoughts.<\/p>\n<p>Then, you may consider offering them emotional support by listening to them patiently and showing your care. Report the case to the policy hotline (Anti-deception Coordination Centre) at 18222. In some cases, professional help might be needed.<\/p>\n<p>It may not be easy to discuss online\/love scams with your MDW. Pace yourself, and always start by building a positive, trusting relationship with your MDW. Approach this topic from a place of care and concern. Be sensitive and not talk down to her, or ask her personal questions which over-steps your professional boundaries, eg. details of her romantic relationship and specifications of her activities on her day-off.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/fb.watch\/iGQDNj4YTC\/\">here<\/a> for the replay of our FB live session with PathFinders.<\/p>\n<p>Or you may scan this QR code to obtain more useful tips from PathFinders.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\" https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2f84589c-62f2-4228-ad71-6e01a34e139b-blogvisual1200x675px.jpg\" alt=\"Online Resource Cards By PathFinders\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Online Resource Cards By PathFinders<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_PathFinders\"><\/span>About PathFinders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>PathFinders is the only HK charity dedicated to supporting the unique vulnerabilities of children born to migrant mothers.<\/p>\n<p>Since 2008, PathFinders has supported almost 9,800 mothers and children find a path to a brighter future.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_HelperChoice\"><\/span>About HelperChoice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Founded in 2012, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/info\/en\/hire-domestic-helper\">HelperChoice <\/a>is the first social impact startup dedicated to eradicate placement fees and human trafficking for the purpose of forced labour. It provides an online platform for domestic workers matching and direct hire in Hong Kong and visa processing for Filipino workers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Did_You_Know\"><\/span>Did You Know?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Premium Members (members who subscribed to the paid service on HelperChoice platform) can get a 10% discount on visa process service, including both local hire and overseas hire. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/registration\/childcare\/employer\">Register now<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Need_A_Visa_Renewal_For_Filipino_Helpers\"><\/span>Need A Visa Renewal For Filipino Helpers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>HelperChoice team can process <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/info\/en\/direct-hire-packages\">visa renewal<\/a> for your helper. It will take around 2 weeks to process the visa renewal for Filipino helpers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Contact_Us\"><\/span>How To Contact Us?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you would like to enquire about how to find a domestic worker on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/domestic-helpers\/hong-kong\">HelperChoice platform<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/info\/en\/direct-hire-packages\">visa process<\/a> for your helper, please feel free to contact us via <a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=85258014645\">Whatsapp<\/a> or book <a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/helperchoice\/direct-hire-consultation\">a 15-min consultation session<\/a> with us.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/domestic-helpers\/hong-kong\">Hire A Domestic Helper In Hong Kong &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Updated on September 6, 2023) Happy Valentine&#8217;s Day! On this special day,\u00a0 HelperChoice and Pathfinders have prepared you a recap of &#8220;Love Scams &amp; Relationships&#8221; to protect your domestic helper from falling prey to love scams. What is &#8220;Love Scam&#8221;? &#8220;Love Scam&#8221; involves people being deceived into sending money to criminals who gain their trust [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":11690,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"How To Protect Your Domestic Helper From Love Scams? - HelperChoice Blog","description":"(Updated on September 6, 2023) Happy Valentine's Day! 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