In University City, homeowner Kate Schneiderman has faced an unusual issue: people randomly showing up at her door, thinking her home was for rent. This confusion began a year ago when a fake rental listing of her property appeared online. Despite not planning to move, Kate encountered several potential renters, misled by the false advertisement, who believed they had booked a tour of her home. Kate took to the Nextdoor app to share her experience and seek advice, hoping to prevent others from falling for similar scams. She has contacted websites to remove the listing and stresses the importance of verifying rental listings thoroughly to avoid scams. Fortunately, none of the misled visitors had paid any money upfront.
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