DJ W.

I have read all the reviews and ones on other sites. First I will agree there are a lot of fake profiles. It takes a better effort from administration to clean this up. It also takes an effort from you to report them, even if you have to report it several times.
Be smart. In two days I received over 200 hundred messages or interests. However only 18 profile views. If they send you a message but haven't viewed your profile that is a scammer. Deleted or ignored all but the 18. I believe all 18 are real people but over time discovered 17 of those to be scammers also. So out of over 200 I found one genuine woman.
Will, I read your review and laughed because I had been through the same thing. Fortunately I did not send any money. It was amazing how similar the story. Good job, pretty but no sexy photos. Shortly after communicating all of a sudden she has a 30 day holiday in 15 days and would love to come spend it with you. Hahaha yeah right.
You have to be a little smart guys and ask yourself questions as you weed through these situations. Questions like "Why would a self respecting Chinese woman suggest to come spend three weeks with a man she just met on the internet?".
Unfortunately you have to look at every profile and all communication in a cynical manner. Will you misjudge one or two? Maybe, but you will better protect yourself.
Watch out for Filappina working in China. 8 out of 8 were scams. Tell them you would like for them to take vacation time in the Philippines and you will visit them there. Nope thay all want a tourist visa to come here. Huge red flag!
Gain knowledge on the US visa process. It will save you time and headache. First those girls will have to go back to the Philippines for an interview before a tourist visa will be issued. They will say no they know a way not to. WRONG check the state department website. Also, Chinese women who are single, do not a home, or a business, or have children will probably not get a tourist visa.
Be smart guys.

Now as far as membership and money spent on the site. I paid for a one month membership and canceled before renewal time. I had no problem finding and canceling the auto pay. I received a nice email saying thank you and if I ever want to renew the profile just activate and pay the membership. So, no problems. I received what I paid for and they received only the money they were entitled.
Good luck to all of you
DJ