When all else fails please read the first 3 threads in the scammer section.... If your situation falls in line with the suggestions and the violations of the law then you can proceed with something alot more apt to get your money than a civil suit...If you can get the law involved then you have a far better chance of recouping your money than thru a civil suit....Funny how a possible trip to jail will loosen these scammers pockets of your money...Good luck