A new type of rental scam has been reported in San Francisco. The scam has resulted in significant financial loss for one individual, who lost $18,000. The city's rental market is currently experiencing a surge in scams, likely due to high demand and panic among renters.
Further details about this new scam and its impact on the community are available from the San Francisco Standard, the city's watchdogs having noted that this particular scam is unprecedented.
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