There was a time when I suspected that TYM was farming accounts for these types of "trusted" scams.  He seems like a sneaky bird that way.  I don't believe that TYM and ASU are the same person, but it wouldn't surprise me to learn I'm wrong about that.

As for any connection with the others, it's all speculation.  If the two loan scammers are still around they've covered their tracks well enough that I haven't been able to find a link.