True Friendship Is Priceless.....so Why Do Some Friends Lie And Betray

I don't know where to begin...but I got to get this off my chest. I have been so called friends with someone for over 9 years. We have laughed together, cried together and shared damn near our entire life with each other. So it has truly hurt me to find out that this person is a fake, phony, pathelogical liar. For years I have listened to Nikki's countless stories of abusive boyfriends, multiple miscarriages, broken family relationships..I mean u name it and we have talked about it. I have always thought that she exagerates and lie about damn near everything. Even her mom told me that she lies about being pregnant just to get sympathy or for some sick reason. I never had the courage to down right call her out on her BS. But I feel so betrayed now. This last incident is the final straw. She came to me and offered me $ if she could use my name for tax purposes. She assured me that I would receive 3000. I was hesitant but eventually said yes and gave her my personal information as well as my dgtr's. I have yet to receive a dime and now she has changed her cell number. I found out that her so called work number was bogus. She changed her boyfriend's number and she won't respond to my emails and she lives out of state. She also said she sent me an Ipad for my bday 2 weeks ago by UPS AND i HAVE YET TO RECeIVE ANYTHING. For real, it's not even about the money or gifts, I feel stupid and can just kick myself for falling for this These are just a few examples. I just feel so betrayed. That's why it is so hard for me to open up to alot of people. I take my friendships to heart but I have learned another valuable lesson.The only person that you can put 100%trust in is God.