No one has mentioned this yet, but think of the Mail Order Brides back in the day. I bet that was scary! I mean sometimes you didn't even have that many letters to go on what you might or might not be getting into. But those women either didn't have another solution or were very adventurous!
I guess it must be sorta like that in a way. It was dangerous back then, and I guess it could be now too. But, it is interesting to know that for some it does work! Happy for you Shanifaye.