赵强 and 黄刚 discuss the marriage scams and risks behind the Chinese embassy's warning.

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《English Translation》

赵强: 黄刚, have you seen the news lately? The Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh issued an urgent alert, saying that 'buying a foreign wife' is a trap.
黄刚: I saw it. Actually, these scams have been around for a while. Short videos all say that marrying a foreign wife is easy, but so many people end up as victims.
赵强: These agencies aren’t even legal. Some people get scammed out of their money, some even have their passports taken away, and the worst cases are treated as human trafficking—facing prison or even the death penalty.
黄刚: And in Bangladesh, authorities investigate these cases very strictly. Even if you’re just there for a matchmaking event, you might be mistaken for a criminal. Legal procedures can drag on for a long time, and families suffer too.
赵强: Some people think they’re clever, but end up falling into a trap. Most of the 'happy stories' online are just made up.
黄刚: Actually, real happy endings are rare. Most people lose both money and reputation. The scariest part is that some people are too afraid to report to the police after being scammed.
赵强: Exactly, now the government has made its stance clear: it does not support illegal agencies, and this is not just a warning. Bangladesh’s laws are really strict—once you’re caught, it’s hard to even return home.
黄刚: So when you see these so-called 'shortcuts,' you have to stay calm. Don’t gamble with your own happiness and safety.