Always walk away from scams.
Fake pics are a scam.
Also never send a deposit.
Cash only once you are there, and can see its legit, safe for you, and you feel comfortable.
If your gut feeling is this is wrong, and I am in danger, listen to your gut feeling and get out of the situation.
Remember that you are on their turf, and they often have a bully all lined up to rob you, or worse. Be prepared to fight your way out if you have to, and this is no time to be a gentleman fighter, a clean street fight 1 on 1 in neutral territory, be a getleman unless the other guy isn't. In this situation no rules, kicks to the balls, throat punches, and handfuls of hair as you drive your knee into his face are totally acceptable, these people have you out numbered, and cornered on their turf, they are bad people, and yes will kill you, so fight like your life depends on it, because it does.
It has become a scary hobby to be in for us guys, never forget that.