I was hoping you'd tell me ;D

Maybe add another thread, and fiddle with the keywords to see if I can catch any. I doubt the keywords on Overture would cost more than 10p a click.

Not even sure what I'd do if one said they were being beaten, apart from the scouse thing and go out their and beat the **** out of the employer ;D

Informing the local authorities usually means a long drawn out procedure and loss of job in most countries, although I know Singapore takes it very seriously.

It is usually the Asain employers themselves that are the worst, most Westerners (not all though), tend to treat the maids with some respect.