The other point which has been completely missed is the fact that so many forum members were taken in by Kevin Crellin as if he was a very clever conman.
Yes he was but into that equation and the reason that many gave money was that he was so accepted and highly regarded by PPRUNE.
That fact alone would be enough for many forum members to trust who he was as they trusted PPRUNE and the high level of support and admiration he had from the management.
He posted here as if he was indeed part of the management oh well many eggs on faces