I think I just got robbed..

[Amigamia]

Did you file a complaint with eBay? Start the dispute process?

Unfortunately it was done via eBay. It was a purchase from craigslist via MoneyGram. Was only $70 but a double robbery because it was an Amiga computer.

[ffastback]

HUH? What are you talking about? I didn't call the police on his own brother.

I did not say you called the police on his brother.  I said you should not think its a "Family Scam" as evidenced by the fact the brother's first advice to you was to contact the police.

[ffastback]

Do you really believe that the police is going to knock on his door? Come on! Get real!

If he lives in a small town, and especially if he is already known to police its possible.  Is it likely?  No.  But whats the harm in it?  Maybe if you are really lucky he has a record and is already known to police.  A friend of mine once got harassed by someone via phone that he sold a car to on ebay long distance.  He called the local police, they sent a cruiser over to the guy's house.  Not a single call happened after that.