Gary asked how I knew it was a scam. First clue: Second and third email quality was terrible. Second clue: They wanted money upfront, a big red flag! Third clue, the clincher: Their email address ends with the letters "tk", not "ae" as Dubai and other Arab Emirate countries do. "tk" means Tokelau, a small island in the South Pacific. Check: http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/num/domains.htm#t Best wishes. Barbara