That's kind of the sad part of it. One exposed lie and you're (rightly so) questioned about all other things you've claimed even if they are true. I suppose some people get into believeing that the more forum hip gear and cool experiences you have, the more valuable you become. Another sad part is that maybe that's true on some forums but not this very forum here, which is what I like the most about it.
That's certainly true of the three fraudsters I mentioned from the Tele forum. I think our small size and the fact that so many of us have known each other online for so many years is a big plus.