How to Avoid Surrogacy Scams
How to avoid surrogacy scams while navigating an emotional and monumental time may seem frightening. Below are some helpful items to check off your list prior to choosing an agency for your surrogacy journey!
- PERFORM INTERVIEWS
- Any reputable agency is going to be willing to answer any and all questions you have regarding their agency, licenses, process, experience, etc. Set up a consult with all agencies you are interested in working with. Be prepared with the questions that matter the most to you.
- An Eggceptional Match offers free consults to all potential clients.
- RETAIN LEGAL COUNSEL
- Retain an attorney, within your state, that is experienced in third party reproduction. They will ensure you are protected with your Gestational Carrier Agreement (GCA), Parentage Order (PBO) and throughout your surrogacy journey.
- You may also retain independent counsel to have the agency documents reviewed prior to signing.
- REQUEST REFERENCES
- An Eggceptional Match is willing to provide egg donor, surrogate as well as Intended Parent referrals. Having this option allows you to obtain firsthand insight into the care you will receive with the agency.
- ASK FOR COST TRANSPARENCY
- Straight forward costs associated with your journey allow you to adequately prepare financially.
- An Eggceptional Match has all fee schedules listed on our website for full transparency.
- INQUIRE REGARDING ESCROW
- Your chosen agency should offer an added layer of protection by outsourcing your escrow to an insured and bonded entity. The third-party escrow should provide you with full access to the accounting records for your escrow. This allows you full transparency in the funds being utilized for your journey!
While there are a number of other ways to avoid surrogacy scams, the above items will allow you to begin the process of finding a reputable agency to guide you!
