Just remember it is part of human nature to be trusting of others. A necessity for survival. However, history has demonstrated that there deviants among us. Thus the need to be cautious and supportive of the deviants up to the point where they clearly demonstrate their deviousness. It is part of the price we must pay in this world of ours. Thus, if this was all due to gross incompetence than the Bonding Agencies will be happy to cover all the damages both actual and punitive. If it is any thing less then the Authorities (and all the Proper Authorities) have a responsibility to gather ALL the EVIDENCE and take full measure of the Legal structures in rewarding the responsible parties in the most severe and proper manner. This is why Hustle Bunnies should also be more careful if they too attempt to use Subterfuge to MANIPULATE others out of reasonable and properly acquired investments. Old Joe