JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Mohammed Youssef said when he was laid off from his job it was time to go into business for himself and three years ago he did just that.

"I work hard for my money," he said. "I want to protect my kids."

The Lebanese national is pursuing the American dream of having his own business, but with it comes some painful lessons.

"I work hard 18 hours a day," said Youssef, "and one lady came in here and robbed me $1700."

On Sept. 15, a customer came to his store, AFG Appliance and Furniture and purchased appliances and televisions using a credit card.

He said he swiped the customer's card and it was declined. That's when the scam went into action.

"She said it was declined because it was a big number," he said. "She told me I needed to enter a code."

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Police responded to a shooting in Arlington that sent a child to the hospital Monday night.

A 10-year-old girl was shot in the 2300 block of Rogero Road. Police are not sure if the incident occurred inside or outside of a home on the block, according to Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Sgt. Bobby Lyle.

The child was taken to an area hospital for treatment after being shot in the lower half of her body shortly after 8 p.m., Sgt. Lyle detailed.

The circumstances around the shooting are unknown at this point in the investigation.

Anyone who has any information about this shooting is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500.

To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward up to $3,000 contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.