Help me bombard the phone of the guy who scammed me! Also, anyone in St. Louis?

AND NOW THE FRUSTRATION SETS IN...

I am into this guy for $460 Dollars.
I live in California. Here in California, Small Claims Court only applies to In State. (And would costs $30 to file)

I can file a Civil Claim, since Civil Claims can stretch interstate
BUT CIVIL CLAIMS COST $205 TO FILE!!!
AND THAT DOESNT INCLUDE SHERIFF FEES TO SERVE THE FILING!!!

Post Office says that only the police can follow up. That Postal Inspectors dont do that kind of work.

So even though this dude totally jacked me, unless I risk another $205+ dollars, I have no way to even seek to get my money back from this Nova driving scumbag.

Any ideas are appreciated.
Any friends in St. Louis county???
I would be happy to return a favor...