Just to add my own U.S. 2 cents, you can refer to postings I made in the spring: http://www.ukscreen.com/board/General/0/2394 and http://www.ukscreen.com/board/General/0/2396 There are a lot of con-artists out there and when you're new and vulnerable it's easy to take the bait. As I mentioned in my above-referenced previous posts, if they ask for money up front or sexual favors it's time to show them your backside as you hastily make your way out the door.