Hey guys, thanks for the replies. So yeah, I'm pretty sure I'm out the $500 I paid. I was proud that I had talked the guy down a hundred bucks! Not so proud anymore, feeling more foolish than anything for not researching this guy! Anyway, I didn't pay the guy with western union or money gram. I used a person to person transfer from my bank to his. I guess I thought that since I had his account info, that everything was going to be legit. I read some of the stickies that are here for scammers, and it makes me wish I had read them prior to sending any money. I guess I wouldn't be in the predicament I am in now. That is a good idea about calling my bank, I'll do that first thing in the morning. If that doesn't work, I'll try calling his bank, if anything to make them aware of the illegal activities he's making them a part of. If I can't get anywhere with that, I'll start posting the information I have for him, and maybe someone here can find something out! Thanks again guys!