Would you report internet fraud to the authorities?

[memphis57]

If you get ripped off in a sizeable money transaction on the web and subsequently were able to find the name and address of the person who did it, would you report it to authorities? Please think carefully about the question and the ramifications and don't just give an automatic Yes answer. Keep in mind that it is likely to be time-consuming to do so and that there is always a sizable chance that it won't do any good anyway.

Feel free to elaborate on your reasons in responses below.

My opinion is that the web is actually a pretty honest place, overall, and as an active participant I've got an interest in keeping it that way. So, for myself, I'm willing to go to a fair amount of trouble to bring a little heat on the scumbags who don't live up to their word. So I'm a solid Yes, absolutely and always.