Chewy, you bring up a fascinating concept. All these folks who speak glowingly about "Allan" and his tireless efforts, energies, dream, etc... Well, what did they expect? OF COURSE a scammer is going to be charismatic.. Charming.. Confidence-building.. OTHERWISE, the mark isn't going to go for it. What did they think a snake oil salesman would look like- some tweaker with a sunken meth face and tracks up and down his arms?