Very nice indeed. I think it is a 2002 Blizzard which should go into the 1998+ section. Despite it being very nice and future collectable, it is not retro by the standards of this community. Good price!
What about evaporating all liquids? Microwave would be my weapon of choice. Just ignore the micro lightnings. You might even end up with some cool patterns on the steel rails.
Not much substance there that supports his claim he is a victim of fraud. Only that a package of 1kg arrived. What was in there? A stone? Did he really pay with Paypals F&F option? In that case, that was an expensive education fee.