When you think about it, anybody could easily create a burner account here, post a convincing-sounding sob story, benefit for a while from the generosity of the board, and then ride off into the sunset.
Your standard internet scammers out there do way more footwork for less results.
It's always good to ask questions, even if the person on the other side is legit. When you don't know the recipient personally, where you can't confirm the identity, that's just due diligence.
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