Help Recover From Grant Scam

I was scammed out of $16k by what was supposed to be a legit grant consultant. I was attempting to get money for a brain surgery. The grant never came. My brain surgery happened. I am still recovering from it and its after care. Looking back pre-brain surgery I wish I never asked for help and just delayed the brain surgery due to no money. I wouldn’t be out $16k, be ashamed and be disappointed in myself.