I just had a good friend reach out to tell me that requests like mine are sometimes scams, and the result of an account getting hacked, so I updated my post with a recent picture of me, so you know I am who I say I am. I hadn’t really thought of that before, I suppose because I don’t always like to think of how shady some people are. Thank you for looking at my request!

Good day! My name is Michael Spencer. As some of you may know, I have suffered a couple setbacks over the past couple years, one being a very recent (and hotly disputed) tax levy that has depleted my finances. Of course, Murphy’s Law seems to hold true, and this past Friday, I suffered a complete rupture of my Achilles tendon, requiring surgery, and time is of the essence of if I am to regain full function. I am asking for any help my friends can provide for the cost of the surgery. The photo of the estimate is in pesos, so don’t be alarmed. If you can help, I would be most appreciative. The best I can offer right now is that if you would like to come visit the ranch, you can be my guest, and I will make all the arrangements for your time here. All you have to do is get to Cancun, and my friends and I will take it from there. This area is very peaceful, and has not seen any of the unrest that was going on in Puerta Vallarta. Again, thank you for your consideration. Your kindness in at least reading my story is appreciated.