Here is a very simple thing to remember. Just keep this in the back of your head as you go along. If at ANY time. ANY time in the next few days, weeks, you are asked for money - it's a scam. What you'll usually hear is: (a) I was robbed at my hotel (b) Car accident, need money (c) Big company is holding my paycheck. (d) Kids are sick, need help. I think you get the idea. It can be anything, any reason. You'll be asked to use a cash wire transfer service (Western Union, Money Gram, Money Pak, etc.) You will be sending CASH to someone you do not personally know - and that is a very BIG No No. Remember: No money. No gifts. Period!