[thesearchguru]

It’s wise to be aware that several types of scams are on ALL adoption message boards on the internet:


Many people have been scammed by someone pretending to be the relinquished child or birthmother. Click on these links for more information:

http://forums.adoption.com/t98290,15,1.html

http://forums.adoption.com/showthrea...671#post521671

http://forums.adoption.com/showthrea...575#post571575


These scammers change their user names and email addresses frequently so be aware of any suspicious contact.

Scammers will also contact you pretending to be free search angel when they are not. Or they will say "contact ....who did my search". Generally they are recommending themselves as a "fee for service" searcher.


It is not wise to post your non-identifying information on a public message board. If you are contacted by someone who might be your birth relative you will want to ask questions that relate to the information in your non-identifying report.

For ease in others reading these many messages it would help to post as a “new thread” and to include the following information in the subject line PLUS in the content of the message:


gender of adopted person
date of birth
city of birth
state of birth

For example: male 01/01/1960 Chicago Illinois

Other people reading the message board will be more likely to identify with this basic information and will be more likely to read your complete message and contact you if there is a match.

Also post in the message boards for the year of birth and state of birth for the best exposure for your search information.



Other great websites to check out:
Adoption.com Forums
Adoption.com - Information on International, Domestic, Child & Agency Adoptions, Stories, Laws -
Adopting - Adopt a Baby, Child, Infants, Kids, Older, Services, International, Information China -
Adoption Registry - Records, Reunion Registries, Adoptees, Search Reunite

[MichelleJ109]

What do you do if you dont know the name of the adoption agency?
Thanks
Michelle

[thesearchguru]

Welcome to the Search and Reunion Message Board!

If you were born and adopted in Ohio you might contact this office:

For questions about adoption related information and records

Ohio Bureau of Family Services
Office for Children and Families
255 East Main Street, 4th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 466-9274
Fax: (614) 466-0164




Other great websites to check out:
Adoption.com Forums
Adoption.com - Information on International, Domestic, Child & Agency Adoptions, Stories, Laws -
Adopting - Adopt a Baby, Child, Infants, Kids, Older, Services, International, Information China -
Adoption Registry - Records, Reunion Registries, Adoptees, Search Reunite

[Lindeylee]

I am confused here. I have no idea how I post for my searches? I am looking for two adoptee's both male, one born in December 1958, second born we believe in May 1963, or even earlier both in California. How or where do I post for such a search?

Thanks

[Lindeylee]

Where are the messsage boards?

[writers]

[b]i dont get it
i have posted my info that i have have tried to redo the mistakes i made while replying and then i use the quick search and i have replied but doesnt give me an answer back. it goes into the peson for contact but dont get a reply whats up with that my email is writers_comp2002@yahoo.com thanks for your time

[writers]

[b]looking for my son born august 15 1978 spokane washington adopted name jeremy i carter to jeff and julie carter of spokane. his sisters name rachael lynn esmay carter? born march 19 1982 birth name dorothea grace lynn allison. both born in sacred heart hospital.
my name is robin allison please get a hold of me at writers_comp2002@yahoo.com or compy279@yahoo.com. looking forward to hearing from you.

[JennKrock]

Has anyone here had any dealings with PvtEyeTN@aol.com?
I was 'referred' to her in exactly the way stated above...as 'referred to'....

And the IP's of the referrer and the 'searcher' are almost identical except for the last digit...and they are only 1 digit difference...

HELP FAST BEFORE I GET TAKEN!!!

[JeannieMiller]

Originally Posted by JennKrock

Has anyone here had any dealings with PvtEyeTN@aol.com?
I was 'referred' to her in exactly the way stated above...as 'referred to'....

And the IP's of the referrer and the 'searcher' are almost identical except for the last digit...and they are only 1 digit difference...

HELP FAST BEFORE I GET TAKEN!!!

Never heard of the person but I would really check them out before I paid one thin dime

[Anetscat66]

What state do you live in? If I were you I would contact a state organization and ask for referals! With a lot of internet contacts its all about the money and you don't even get results! Be careful..best of luck in your search!

[luvmy8kids]

To inquire if DFPS was involved in your adoption, please call 512-438-5646.

NOTE: If your adoption was consummated through a private adoption placement agency, your records will be maintained either by that placement agency, or the Central Adoption Registry. If you are unsure of what agency placed you, please contact the Central Adoption Registry at 512-458-7388. The Central Adoption Registry is maintained by the Texas Department of Health.

[Cully]

How about listing the ISRR ( www.isrr.net ) as one of the other great websites to check out... it a Free reunion registry that's been around since 1975.
Cully

[CYNDIE MAE]

I have a question. A birth certificate states important info on births. Shouldn't all adoptees have a birth certificate that tells them county, state, hospital, and possibly weight and time.
I have been contacted by a few adoptees that hope we are a match, but they do not know any of these details. I think they should have these details if they have a birth certificate. Am I correct?
Thank you for your help.

[mollyliz]

Cyndie Mae, I don't know about how things work in NJ, but I am an adoptee in NC and the only birth certificate that I have access to was amended to show my adoptive parents names and the county where THEY live, not necessarily where I was born .. I will have to petition the courts if I want access to my original birth certificate. Like I said, things may be different where you live, but in response to your post, adoptees won't necessarily have the information you mentioned. Good luck.
-Molly

[Jeanette Jacoby]

I was wondering how I can edit my "screen" name. And not have my real name up there? I guess I didn't realize it would be on my post as my real name. I hope you know what I'm saying! Thank-you. Jeanette