My guess is that Mark Gustavson is as genuine as his CV states.
It is understood that Mark does not know a Robert Weaver.
It is further understood that Mark has not even set eyes on N344SE.
Whilst I accept that Weavers account of events does have a Cod stench to it, doesn't virtually all his dealings have the same traits.
I guess we now have victims who do not even know that they are victims.