A few years back I ordered an aftermarket seat for my Explorer from a guy. Had good contact on the phone, etc. He said that due to credit card fees he could give me a discount if I paid by check. Like a dummy I did. Seat never came, he made excuse after excuse, he's sick, daughter's sick, etc.
I called the local sheriff's office, they were actually very helpful, went to his ostensible place of business, etc. They filed charges but I was unable to travel from Pa to Georgia to testify so the case was dropped.
About the only satisfaction I got was going on "ripoff report.com" every few months and posting a warning.
Last time I checked up on him, I found an obituary. It said he was a fine Christian businessman, but I suspect he's in hell.