New York's housing crisis a goldmine for fraudsters, data shows
Complaints about New York rental schemes jumped 55% over the last few years, according to new data obtained by CBS News New York.
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Complaints about New York rental schemes jumped 55% over the last few years, according to new data obtained by CBS News New York.
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