Thanks for that, Timelord2067, and it's only fair that people should ask questions.

I accept the scepticism, and look forward to proving that I keep my word if given chance.

If people wish to ask questions then my DM's are open or I'm happy to reply below.

It's a shame I have to ask - some people have replied with other on-ramp suggestions and the problem is still there... I've contacted VISA and their attitude is 'well if it works for normal purchases, there isn't a problem...'

Like I said, well and truly checkmated:

VISA - not interested
On-Ramps - 'we're sorry but ho hum what can we do?'
Bank - 'it's not our issue, you're okay to buy Crypto though...'
Exchanges - no guarantee of trade and like others I too dislike scammers.
Some People Here - 'Hmmmm....'

I didn't come down in the last shower (it was the one before that) and I well understand people's safety concerns and truth be told I'd be saying exactly the same thing if the tables were turned.

All I would say is judge me as a Human Being first - I am aware that others have lied, cheated etc. and some have gotten away with it which makes people sceptical and less likely to help.  I would prefer to help a person rather than hinder them, but yes I wouldn't like my generosity to be taken for granted.  I don't believe in judging people until I've got to know them and maybe one day I can return the favour.

If there was another way (and it's quite plain now that there isn't) I would have followed that way. 

I'm frustrated at the scenario and wish there was a way out of it, but unless I can get help I am well and truly stuck.