Not to point out the obvious...but I will, even if some people don't want to hear it. This is a perfect example of one of the many pitfalls in revealing too much personal information on the internet. And if someone had approached you in person, who's to say they would truthfully identify themself. They might just pick the name of an fellow poster that you seemed to have had friendly exchanges with. Cons (read nefarious creatures) know just the right slant and spin to put into a conversation thus allowing the unsuspecting to let their guard down. There's so much more I could say, but I'll just leave it at that!
Rest in peace, Iflitifloat.