When I created this forum over a year ago it was my hope that this would become a family of sorts. All of us in the same boat and helping each other out.

It turns out that even as I preached trust nobody, I fell victim to an online scam. I totally trusted a member and he pretty much ripped me off. The stories get even better by the day.

I won't mention his name on here as I still have a code I go by as far as dropping names. But folks, don't give anything up until you get the money. Don't assume someone is honest and forthright just because they appear to be.

It may seem like I am venting, and it is because I am. This situation put me in a bad predicament. And the member on here I am dealing with doesn't seem to care as he is making money right now.

Please, do some research before you deal with someone on here or anywhere on the net. Don't rush things. Get a lawyer if you have to. You might have to pay him/her but it sure beats getting taken for everything.