Defrauded - what do I do?

[thetoxdoc]

I sent a retainer to an attorney via Paypal. Then got her agreement via email stating that she specifically didn't do the work that I was requesting that have her do, and then she refused to return my retainer. What do I do now?

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[sharpiemarker]

@thetoxdoc 

1. Locate and click payment transaction in your PayPal account activity
2. Click "Report a problem" 
3. Click “I didn't receive an item I purchased”.

If that recourse fails and you paid with credit card, dispute through your card issuer.

[thetoxdoc]

Unfortunately PayPal sided with the other person, who scammed me out of $1000. She was an attorney who took my money but did not provide the professional services I paid for.