Valerie Matip Puppy Scam Arlington Virginia

Responded to an ad on a classified ad website for a teacup pomeranian.  Texted the owner who immediately called me.  Spoke to him for quite some time.  Recieved images and a brief video.  Wired him money for the cost of the puppy and shipping.  He remained in contact with me the entire time via phone.  When "at the airport", he called and said they were asking for $850 to rent a crate that would be refunded back to me.  He asked that I wire him the money directly.  When I asked to speak to the airline representative, he said he would have them call.  

Somone did, from a completely different state.  Asked him why I couldn't reserve this crate via credit card.  He stated they would only do that if the cost was over $5K.  At this point, I knew I was scammed.  It was Christmas Eve and my daughter was very disappointed when Santa didn't come through on Christmas Day.  I am very leary of this type of scam now.  I appreciate this website.