I recently responded to an add, a Slixa add and website, very pretty pictures. She asked for a 450 deposit which I paid in bitcoin. I showed up at the address, but I got excuses, uncertainties, request to pay the whole thing, and it became obvious to me that I got scammed into paying a deposit for a fake add.  It's not a provider with reviews, so it was a bit of a risk to begin with. Can I report this to LE?  Or does that put myself into some jeopardy? Will I just be incriminating myself for solicitation?  I don't want this thief to get away with this. But I need to protect myself as well. It feels like I'm between a rock and a hard place. Would appreciate advice.