I gave his dad a call the next morning to tell him what was going on. I do believe it was his dad. Can't fake a grown man's "dad" voice that well. He really sounded like a nice man and was of course pissed when everything was explained. Im sure it was his dad too and not some other kid pretending. He apologized profusely and promised to monitor his kid's internet use. I texted him after to make sure he has my number. Since then, the money was refunded to my buddy and I hope Gio learned his lesson. The end!