Internet auction

My friends bought the shoes on the Internet auction website, and she told me it was cheap and good-looking. What she said tempted me; therefore, I decided to buy the shoes in June. I expected that I could receive the mail soon, but I haven't been noticed to receive the goods so far. I left messages for the auctioneer many times; nevertheless, she didn't answer my questions. I seemed to be defrauded by Internet Scam Clan; the worst thing was that I have paid money to the auctioneer first. Now I am so angry that I can't take back my money, but I don't know how to deal with it. All I have to do is not take a risk to buy something on the auction website next time.