There are 2 things in conversation that will make me not trust some one.
1."Trust Me" which is like saying,I can tell you don't trust me because of my actions, So Trust me because I say you should.
2."Give Me some Credit" This is saying I can see your not as dumb as I thought you would be and I can tell you are seeing through me. So I will try to convince you that I am not trying to pull the wool over your eyes.
I would not believe a word this man says.
I would ask for the AOPA's Help.
Keep us posted.