You passed me jogging while I tried (and failed) to walk a stubborn dachshund near Bethesda Fountain. Your green scarf and contagious laugh made my morning. If you remember the dachshund meltdown, say hi!
Never pay down a deposit in a bank account until you have met the seller, seen signed a purchase agreement.
No serious private advertisers ask for a down payment before you meet.
Receiving an email with an in-scanned ID does not mean that you have identified the sender. You do this on the spot, when you sign a purchase agreement.
