I know there were a few ladies who wanted the update, so here it is. As suspected, I won't be getting any money back. The response he sent yesterday to the details of what he owes was pretty crappy, and he basically told me that I'm crazy and that I never did anything for him, and that he wonders how much money I'll try to take my next ex for. So, whatever. I set up a rule in my email to just delete anything from him going forward. If he tries to call/text me I'll get his number blocked (he changes phones pretty often, so I don't even know what his current number is to block it now). I've also moved since the last time we had talked, so he doesn't know where I live.
It just stinks that either a) he was THAT drunk the whole time that he really doesn't remember these things (possible) or b) that I fell for such a flipping con artist (most likely). Either way, I made my attempt and can move on knowing that I at least tried. I won't be contacting him anymore, and I don't expect to hear from him either.
Re: update on idiot XBF and the money
Thanks for the update. Sorry this didn't turn out the way you'd hoped. Stay strong and don't engage him anymore. At least you are aware and can avoid this again.