So true. I've been corresponding with one for months. Keeps telling me that they love me and want to come to America. I just need to send $$$ for the visa. I just keep making up excuses...hurricane, made-up holidays, getting grounded, Patriot Act limiting Western Union activities, etc. All in good fun. Unfortunately, however, they find people to really send money. I like the "good faith money" idea in post above.
Oh, yeah, when they asked me to send a picture I sent one of MCI's Bernie Ebbers. Said I was handsome. I'm still laughing.