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Beware: Scammers Target San Francisco Renters on Social Media

3/3/2026

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San Francisco's rental market faces social media scams that steal legitimate apartment listings and repost them at unrealistically low prices.
Scammers impersonate real estate agents, using their names and images to lure desperate renters.
One TikTok account, Budget Friendly Homes, gained nearly 12,000 followers before being taken down.
Real estate agents advise potential renters to verify listings by visiting properties in person to avoid falling victim to these scams.

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Story summary

San Francisco's rental market faces social media scams that steal legitimate apartment listings and repost them at unrealistically low prices.
Scammers impersonate real estate agents, using their names and images to lure desperate renters.
One TikTok account, Budget Friendly Homes, gained nearly 12,000 followers before being taken down.
Real estate agents advise potential renters to verify listings by visiting properties in person to avoid falling victim to these scams.