Replying to [darkfox133]:
Read through as many of these forums as possible. Pay attention as you will be able to learn from other's mistakes and heed the advise of the moderators.
If you are working with a small sum of money you can't afford to lose it so pay attention to the advise that is given and realize that not all advice is good advice.
Most of all, do your due diligence. You are the only person that can protect you from being scammed.
Read this post,
It is not meant to offend, just take the advice and read the articles that have been linked to. If you put the effort in, you will be just fine.
http://resources.alibaba.com/topic/18638/OK_PEOPLE_TIME_TO_STOP_BEING_LAZY_AND_HANDLE_YOUR_OWN_DUE_DILIGENCE.htm
Good luck.