If needed, I will happily escrow this transaction for free.

(minus the transaction fee that will be retained from the forwarded amount, but I set it manually to be low and still included shortly after the tx broadcast)
Hey, if the OP is OK with this, I am too.
He claimed he wanted all the coins sent to him only to save transaction fees, which
doesn't make sense if he planned to forward the coins on.
You are clearly looking for a drama where there need be none.
oh the irony! lol... no drama - just pointing out signs of a scammer.
You came in strong where ya could've just started with .... ." I think it would be more efficient if..."
You decided to lead with the "skam" card ...
I know we have to be diligent and the "elders" have to have a sharp eye out an all, but try coming in less brutal first.
It tends to lead to less internet use by all

Viz