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To be clear, we video chat frequently, so I know she isn't a guy. Her Facebook has tons of pictures, pictures from class, pictures with friends and family, etc. She hasn't asked for money or suffered a sudden tragic accident which only my credit card can save her from. She sent me the initial invite, but I was the one to pursue regular contact with her. It will be months yet before we can meet in person, but she does want to meet when she comes to the states (she doesn't need me for a visa, either).

I've read a bit about love scams. Most are clumsy, but it sounds like some are extremely elaborate. She hasn't given me any specific reason to be suspicious, but I'd like to head off the possibility instead of continuing to worry about it.

What would you consider proof that the person you're talking to is exactly who they say they are? How would you ask? I want to iron out the question once and for all, while providing the same proof to her, preferably without causing offense. Would you even consider meeting people online in the first place?

Research has shown that on dating sites, the men that get the least messages and dates are short men. I don't have it listed for that reason. I only just signed up a couple of months ago but almost every time a girl asked for my height (and I tell her), she just started ignoring me. This is why I pretty much gave up on it. When I do go on now I never lie about my height, I just avoid telling the girl at all.

But here is my question:
If you went on a date with a guy you met online, would you be disappointed if when you met him, you found out that he was short? By short I mean anywhere from 4 inches shorter than you to the same height.

I am afraid to go on a date with anyone I meet online because of this. I don't want to be sitting there like an idiot while she is looking for the first opportunity to leave.
I am 19 if that matters at all.