For years, there have been reports from the far east; from Japan in particular, with China and Singapore also figuring in the mix, of young women brought over as "models" who later disappear or are found murdered. Some go over as topless dancers, others as "escorts" - some think they are actually going to be doing legitimate modeling. Large amounts of money and a pitch like, "You can make X thousands of dollars in six months or a year and come home with it" are the lures. Some have been associated loosely with the military. If there are any actual legitimate opportunites for these young girls, they are still taking a huge personal risk in going to, especially, the middle east or far east, to seek their fame and fortune. Their lives are often worth very little in those environments.