=Tony - Paypal is way too easy for anyone to charge back. Paypal doesn't even ask questions before authorizing the return of funds to the credit card holder. You could have your time with your companion, and then the next day call in that transaction and charge it back saying it wasn't you that charged that. Then paypal will take the money from the companion's account or freeze her account until she pays them back. Cash or green dots are probably the best way to go, I think. A lot of people use Western Union, but then that requires you to have your client's information, and him to have yours..
I guess I'm old fashioned. I wasn't thinking of scammers. Ouch, that would suck big time.
