Welcome to YT and good luck w/ your search. I hate to hear that you were taken advantage of--there are many scammers out there.
My advice would be to not rush into purchasing a new little furry one, but take the time to do your research, look at several different breeders, pick one and really get to know them. This will help you to avoid getting ripped off and give you time to build your funds back up so that you can afford one.