So...the promote above your own rank thing is totally stupid, and if it doesn't work like that for a reason it should be heavily disclaimed.

However, you got got. Assumptions and stupidity on SE's part aside, someone tricked you. I really really hope that you get your money back, because as a small FC with 14mm in the bank I would be devastated, but in all honesty I don't think SE is going to get it back for you.

You should drop that person's name somewhere where others can see it so other people from Balmung can be aware of this scammer.