Emotions are running high here and I feel for Westland Bowl too.
Even more charged is the blackjackinfo thread.
Best posts from there IMO, between all the mudslinging were
1. Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
www.ic3.gov
2. USPS Mail Fraud
www.usps.com/postalinspectors/fraud/welcome.htm
Not sure if it was answered by WB (
OP) / Liquid Chips on BJI, but is
a. original agreement in writing - by email I guess about investing 20K?
b. and how did you send 20K payment? by mail/wire transfer.. ?
WB if your claim is truly legit, and sounds like it could be, save time and headache and file the claim. No more need to duke it out on the the forums.