Bad IMEI? screwed?

I bought a used Verizon moto Z off the facebook marketplace. Turns out the phone is paid for but she owes Verizon close to a grand. So the phone I bought is on the lost / stolen list due to non payment. I have spent hours on the phone with verzion and been to the store.
The lady refuses to refund me my money saying she doesn’t have it. Is this phone just a paperweight now or is there something i can do with it to make it useable?

Paperweight. Resell it for someone to use on cricket

You should go get your money. Whats her name?

Michele duboice in Perry ny. She claims she doesn’t have the money.