strange call: scam, dementia, or desperation?

Great story, carlotta.

Thank you for being concerned enough to seek advice, and then in following through on what was terrific advice to follow your gut instinct. Kudos to GrumpyBunny for the suggestion.

Every now and then, after wading through what seems like a constant current of the sliminess of humanity, we find ourselves in a quiet, peaceful pool where the goodness of humanity laps gently at our ankles. Thank you for that.