Search Results: scams online

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?

Basically I ordered some service online.

The site says they give you 100 percent money back guarantee if you are dissatisfied.

They said they would start the services for me on November 14th since I made a payment on the 13th. I ask how they are doing on the 15th, they say they haven't started. One week goes by and I inquire on the 21st, they say there are delays. I ask them to keep me posted on what's going on, whether delays or not or I will take a different course of action. It's now the 3rd of December, or 12 days later.

Today I asked for my money back.

Based on what you hear would you ask for your money back?