Mother of 4 Homeless After Falling Victim to $1,200 Fake Apartment Scam

A Milwaukee mother of four says her family was left homeless after falling for an online apartment scam that cost her $1,200.

Mary Kaphuka, who had recently returned to Milwaukee from Missouri with her fiancé, children, and a baby on the way, told reporters she believed she had found the perfect place to start over.

The listing came from a woman on Facebook identifying herself as “Ms. Allie,” who claimed to operate a business helping at-risk mothers secure housing…

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