You absolutely crushed “Livin’ on a Prayer,” and I cheered the loudest from the bar. Did we exchange high fives—or was that the soju? Let’s duet next time.
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.