St. Johns County woman says she was scammed by Chihuahua puppy website

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A 19-year-old St. Johns County woman says she was scammed out of thousands of dollars when she attempted a purchase a Chihuahua puppy online.

The woman said that on June 25, she found a puppy on the website ClassyChihuahuaPuppies.com. She sent the company, located in Texas, $500 via Western Union, she told the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office.

She said a man named "Devin Chase" told her the puppy would be flown to her.

On day later, on June 26, a representative from Domestic Pet Movers called her and said the puppy required a special crate, which required an additional $799.

The woman went to Publix and sent the money. After she sent the money, another person called and said the dog needed medical shots before he could be flown.

The woman went to back to Publix and sent an additional $1,373, police said.

When the woman called Domestic Pet Movers, she was told to send another $1,028 or the police would "show up at her door."

The woman then hung up. She told police she thought the website looked legitimate but that the callers on the phone sounded deceptive.

The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office closed the case and advised her to contact a credit monitoring service and the Better Business Bureau.

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