Run a recovery program on the drive you had the files stored on. I have had good luck. Did you run a search for trash bin or a specific file name that is deleted?
Some very young people. Your picture is powerful.
Don't be stupid and you will be fine. Not hard to spot scams on Amazon or any other website. Do your research on the seller and if you are suspicious buy from someone else.
Great shot, but I find the background very distracting. To each their own.