It's always about the moneyChances are she's not a scammer, but like a lot of filipinas she may be thinking she's hit the jackpot with you and she's expecting you to start coughing up now.
Like Joe, I sent money (wasnt a great ammount) before we met in person, but I was certain it was for a good cause and I could afford it. It worried me at the time I may have opened a can of worms and there'd be all sorts of requests coming. Luckily, so far none. That's the risk you take, if you start sending money it may start costing a fortune as other sob stories start flooding in.
Tell her your struggling to save for the flight over there and would rather save your money to visit her. Ask what would she rather have - you or the money
Originally Posted by triple5
This is what I should have said and done, then if what happened, happened (and I hadn't booked the flight yet, but was still saving for the trip), then I could have spent it/had it ready to see someone else who really did want me.
