Could have just been 5 'friends' hanging out looking for trouble and jumped on what they saw as an easy opportunity. I doubt that couple hung around low lifes like that, much less would let them know they had $500 wired to them.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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