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Police warn renters of fake online listings
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Ashley Halbach , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the scam and warnings from Eden Prairie police are available from local news sources, including KSTP 5 Eyewitness News.
Eden Prairie police are cautioning renters about a scam involving fake online listings. The scam targets homes that are actually for sale, with scammers copying listing photos and advertising them as rentals on various platforms. At least four cases have been reported in Eden Prairie this summer, though police suspect there may be more.
Victims have lost significant amounts of money after sending deposits through payment services. Further details about the scam and warnings from Eden Prairie police are available from local news sources, including KSTP 5 Eyewitness News.
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Category: safety Published: August 5, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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