Hey man I feel for you, listen hit me up, if it is something I can code or design I can do it for you, with nothing down and only pay me when project is done and only pay what ever was left you were going to pay that scam dick head.
So. Nothing upfront, only pay when project is done, and when done only pay what you would of paid him to finish. That way you don't lose anything. *shrugs* Good luck.. Email is below.
Tom
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