Ok, put it this way - I have lived in Asia for 6 years and never been ripped off (other than paying a bit extra for a tuk-tuk in those early years) and I am now in a very awkward situation.

My 'nest egg' I have 'given' to my mother, foster mother to be precise so we don't even have the same surname on paper, now is that not enough back up?

In 6 months I have no evidence of being decieved or lied to, the family have been good to me and protective and even respect my decision if I can't go through with it - I could of course be wrong but if I spend the rest of my life being as cynical and untrusting as I have been then I may as well be single for the rest of my days.

I just want to know my options - fiancee visa, is it possible to take her to UK on a fiancee visa if such a thing exists.

Please be rational here, there ARE some good people in the world even if they haven't adhered to what means of money making is deemed acceptable by our society - let go of the stigma and please give me some logical advice.