A Florida man this week reported to Athens-Clarke County police he was ripped off after sending money for a puppy he saw advertised for sale at Cutestjackrussells.com.
The purported seller represented themselves as being from the Athens area, police said, but was using a Delaware area code.
The victim said he wired three payments totaling $1,750 to the purported seller, one each for the cost of the puppy, shipping and insurance, and rental of a dog cage.