I did complain to my credit card as well as everyone else I could think of. Small claims is not worth while for me. He lives in another state and it would cost me more than the $500 he stole to sue him, not to mention the time I don't have to spare.
My money is gone for good. The authorities don't give a crap. All I can do now is try to keep other people from becoming victims via threads on the various forums.

Jim H
Dark Raven Productions