If I'd known it was an excuse, because there were aircraft in the space above me, I'd be popping off at planes every day. Especially those fighter jets that go overhead on the regular.
I know they're just peeping on me.
Just a quick check of Amazon shows they're still available (not going to argue about shipping) for a LOT more than I paid back in September.
Viva La Tariffs
Yes, my reply was AI generated.
I have zero personal knowledge of such situations.
I agree, however, that this wreaks of a scam.
Scammers would be wise to stop asking for such ridiculous amounts of cash. If they had said the fine was $500...