Ken,
I heard not long ago that a woman set up a web site and asked for money because her husband had left her (I think??) Anyway, after a year, she had received 7000 in donation - not sure if this is US dollars or UK pounds - I can't remember if this was a UK or US site. But, apparently, there are an awful lot of nice (gullible) people out there!! This story was on a news report so I am sure it was genuine - I just can't remember all the details, apart from the 7000 which stuck in my mind.
xxR