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SF man scammed out of $18,600 after fake Craigslist rental listing mimics real property owner
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Stephanie Sierra , as published by ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC)
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the scam are available from ABC7 News, which reported on the incident.
A San Francisco man was scammed out of a significant amount of money while searching for an apartment. He lost $18,600 in the scam, which involved a fake Craigslist listing. The listing allegedly impersonated the owner of a real apartment, and the man even attended a tour of the property.
However, the lease he paid for did not exist. Further details about the scam are available from ABC7 News, which reported on the incident. The case highlights the risks of rental scams in San Francisco's competitive market.
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Category: local Published: August 6, 2026 Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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