That sounds like rubbish to me. AFAIK only theymos and I think Cyrus have access to IPs, amb talking from memory so I might be wrong but I really doubt that any of the staff would handle IP addresses due to a $500 claim, even more when scams are not moderated on the forum.
I only see this happening to a legal requirement, as the privacy notice says, which I doubt has arrive to theymos for this case.
Yeah I agree he'll have to show proof that he is able to do what others think cannot, I highly doubt a staff will give that vital information he needs to be convincing, but so far we are not convinced of your accusation, what more for a staff.
If what you're saying is true then many accusers will do the same thing of directly asking for vital information even if it involves a small amount.
