So far the outcome is undecided. The ebay seller has not responded to my complaint, which I filed to avoid possible negative feedback for not following up on the phony computer auction bid. They are a reputable shop, so likely will understand and won't file the bad feedback.
Anyhow, I just last evening installed a Linksys wireless router which includes a firewall and Norton Internet Security software. I may also get Zone alarm Pro and Pest Patrol. I'm also looking into a program that generates and stores complicated passwords to thwart keystroke loggers.
And the fancy Dell laptop will arrive in a while, so I can surf by the woodstove....and show my pics and vids to clients.
Now that I'm pretty well protected, I may go after the guy again.