This was a Joe Canouse and Robert Rico scam from the getgo.
And a few other players.
I can hardly wait for you, ND, Samsamsamiam (a.k.a. Samantha to a few whackjobs) and other notables to dissect this convoluted scam.
"Well well well"...hmmm, I thought it was spring water, not well water....bad joke, I know.