This is a lesson for us all on not only asking for reference but verifying those references. From what I'm reading it seems he created some alternate identities to basically give good references to himself. Check out people, check out the people that they give as references. It's awful that we have to do this, but sadly, it's a reality. Thank goodness the scammers will NEVER outweigh the really decent people that remain passionate about these animals and this hobby/business and care about doing a proper sale or trade!