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Roommates + Landlords
January 6, 2017 - 12:15PM
Bizarre new real estate hoax claims a landlord installed a coin-operated "pay per flush" toilet
By Virginia K. Smith
Troubleshooting
September 8, 2016 - 2:59PM
Read your mail carefully: A new "vermin control" scam is making the rounds in NYC
By Virginia K. Smith
Troubleshooting
August 10, 2016 - 8:59AM
Yet another new housing scam is bilking Brooklyn homeowners out of their property
By Virginia K. Smith
Troubleshooting
April 7, 2016 - 9:59AM
Buyers: Watch out for this new hacking scam that could swipe your closing funds
By Virginia K. Smith
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February 2, 2016 - 5:48PM
Be careful what you search for: a new locksmith scam is plaguing Google
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