Hey Zeb
I have been ripped as well and sounds like the same (i think person is too good a word). I have reported him to the Police, so please do the same.
Like you, this was to be my 1st scope and the 1st time I have been ripped and it has left me with a very sour taste. PLEASE dont sit back and think" Oh well, I should know better than to buy from the net", Mike has been great with his efforts in trying to help me.
Dont let this Prick get away with this, I am sure most people on IIS are reliable, we just seem to be the unlucky suckers.
I hope to be able to re-save and get a scope and hope you can do the same.
Good Luck
Dave