Based on your post I do not see much recourse except taking the loss. Perhaps a written legal document may have helped. Purchasing a site based on hearsay without a proper audit for me would be silly. Relying on Cyber Stats and word of mouth is not a wise choice for any investor. The Cyber World is full of shady characters. For these reasons I truly do not believe you were a “victim of fraud”. You were your worst enemy in this case based on the details provided.
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