When we are young we must learn some principles. We can't understand all the details regarding them. It's to early to have that understanding.

So, taking one step at a time.

Doing good is making us feel good. Also, helping somebody in need is a good thing. Maybe if you feel the same when you are helped it can give you that response. And also show you that if a simple thing can change other person life, why shouldn't you do it.

Also, we must learn that we don't need to expect something in return. It is not the reason for doing that.

Regarding your bad experience, i have them too. That's why you should be aware of this things at every simple gesture or requests from others. We live in a forced crowdy world and lot of people need to make a living from something. So, more people are thinking that sh*t can happen to them when exactly that is happening every day.

So, if you can't feel safe doing a thing, then don't do it. Especially if you were in this bad situation. And don't feel guilty.

Lot of time when i helped i was also in a bad position not being scammed. So it can be a bad thing just because you help, other people seeing things wrong.

So, after we grow up we can see this details. We will be alone and we must also take care of ourselves.

Don't trust what is too good to be true and also, help less when you feel uncomfortable or maybe when you are too sure... you understand what i say.

Hope you will not go again in this bad situation.

Cheers