You had your own reasons to search sponsor on certain sites. And eventually you got a respond. Helen, how she called herself, decided to respond to your request. She was middle-aged woman, and what more matter - CEO, who was willing to sponsor someone. And that someone turned out to be you. Helen didn't hesitate to send you a large sum right after first contact. Then, after time, you got a message from her. –"Got yourself anything nice? What about we meet and you'll show me?"