Sorry to hear that you became a victim of the 419 advance fee fraud, Firefairy.
If you've got your scammers details then please PM them to me and we'll see if it's possible to exact any revenge on your behalf, or if anyone has already done so.
You can help play a part in bringing down fake bank websites, which are used as part of this type of scam, by joining the monthly Flashmob which attacks and brings down as many of these sites as possible on the first day of each month.
It's easy to join in. All you need is a little time and your computer.
You can find details here :-
http://www.artists-against-419.mugus.co ... hmob.shtml
That link will show you what happens, why and how.
Details of the next Flashmob, taking place on the first of April, will be posted on this site. Everyone is encouraged to join in. It may well give you a great deal of satisfaction being able to join in and watch the fake bank sites toppling out of existence, one after the other, during the course of the day.
The more of you taking part, the greater the success wil be, and it's one way that everyone can get a little satisfaction by doing something constructive to help combat the lowlife scammers from around the world.