Oh Jennifer—please don’t give up. I’m sorry this happened, but lick the wounds and come back and keel doing what you’re good at.
I hope both Medium and stripe help you resolve what shouldn’t be a penalty to you; I looked up his name and can’t be found. I’m imagining he’s been banned.

Ugh it’s disgusting really that people enjoy scamming.

Sending you buckets of encouragement—don’t give up!!