David VanHorn wrote:
>
> At 01:42 PM 10/22/01 +0000, Jose Samonte wrote:
> >Hello sir Dan!!!
> >I'm still not 100% sure sir about the safety aspects,
> >but I willing to take the risk sir because I really
> >want to pursue my studies abroad. To tell you honestly
> >sir, I'm quite afraid. Thank you sir for the
> >concern, I really appreciate it!!! :-)
>
> Possibly someone who is local to this guy can go meet him, and scope out
> the situation?
> Wouldn't be a guarantee, but it couldn't hurt.


That is an excellent idea, and the person may be
able to provide a buffer zone in case of disaster,
like if the person turns out to be a pervert etc.
You have to be suspicious of anyone offering free
accomodation to young students, he may be a great
guy, he may be a pervert.
-Roman

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