I have been emailing a guide for a private tour of Pompeii and the Museum in Naples. I won’t mention the name and it is one posted on Rick’s book. A bit pricey, but I wanted the experience to be stellar for my Wife and I and this may be our last trip to Europe.
Once we got to the price, it is high with the conversion to dollars, but I was willing to go it as a once in a life time experience. Then the catch comes in. They want 50% down and want it wired to a Western Union location. My problem is, I have had scams run like this on Ebay before. Second, other than the recommendation in the book, I don’t know this person. I wrote them and told them my concerns. Seemed like a good person and I don’t mind paying when I get there in person, but...sending money via Western Union, to me, has little to no safeguards for my protection. Life flushing money down the toilet.
What do I do...PUNT???!!!