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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Stephanie Zimmermann

Renters, property owners hit by scams

The Chicago woman’s face is blurred, but her surprised voice can be heard on a viral video showing Cook County Sheriff’s deputies carrying out an eviction order for a small apartment building.

“We just moved in here in January,” explains the woman, carrying a few items as she exits the front door. “I gave my fiancé $2,000 to give to the landlord, whoever owns this building.”

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