Sounds like it will have to come down to in person interaction to verify who is legit and who is just a poser troll
Bingo. "In person interaction to verify who is legit". Except I would also include all LPIN hookers in that group as well. When money is on the line, and you add the internet into the picture, then scams and schemes are right there to take advantage. Ghost writers, aliases, White Knights all commonly found in LPIN these days to make more money. #1 rule of the internet: there are no rules. Trust what you can see for yourself, and then decide. Use all 5 of your senses, and the sixth too if you got it. If it any of it ain't right, walk out the door. IMO. Once the money leaves your hands, you are fucked, and maybe not in a good way. Think about it. Just saying.