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A San Francisco renter lost $18,600 after falling for a slick Craigslist rental scam—complete with fake photos, a convincing tour, and even a texted viewing time from someone posing as the real landlord. The scammer mirrored a legitimate Zillow listing, tricking the savvy victim into wiring money before vanishing. The real owner, baffled by the flood of viewings, later confirmed the fraud and plans to add warnings to future listings. With millions lost annually to rental scams, this case underscores how easily even cautious renters can be duped when big money’s on the line.

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