Anybody near Linwood, NC? Assistance needed.

I worked a deal with a guy in Linwood for an engine and I may be getting taken on it. I sent money down, we arranged shipping with a third party shipper, got the run around from them and decided to cancel the contract with the shipper. I'm all set to move on having it shipped UPS freight and now I'm not hearing back from the guy. If anyone is in the area and would be willing to pick the engine up, if that's able to be worked out, so I can arrange shipping from your location send me a PM. OR, if you are willing to do some checking on the legitimacy of this deal that would be appreciated as well. Thanks.