The correct way of dealing with it if I did do what I suggested, would be to visit Weymouth police station, and explain to the shift sergeant there what had been going on, had him a print out of the threads on here about Mr P Allen and explain to him that I was going around to visit the fella and see if I could suggest a deal which involves this guy paying back the money which we all believe he has stolen from some decent members from this forum.
Nowt wrong, immoral or illegal about that is there?
No there isn't dean, it's commendable.
I don't think anyone was trying to throw water on the idea, just how it appeared earlier.
A couple of letters making allegations of your conduct (regardless of truth) will end up on someone's desk and could cause you inconvenience if nothing else.
Record your meeting on your phone or something if you do go face to face.
Malicious people can create all sorts of problems for any government organisation type person, if they choose to be deceitful and targeted in their intentions.
Cover your back is more the message, I think.