Yeah, he was.
You know who else is fake? "Clive Mendenhall" who has zero internet presence, and his company White Castle which does not appear to be incorporated anywhere. Fake, fake, fake.
They guys running AABB have a long history of running securities scams (SRGE and CRGP) with fake management, fake mines, and apparently feel they are untouchable. So, a fake lender too. Why not.