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Manhattan Housing Scammer Targets Vulnerable | New York City News
A Manhattan housing specialist named David Aguero is accused of swindling over $4,000 from desperate homeless shelter seekers—people who already held city housing vouchers—who he allegedly tricked into paying him directly for apartments. Prosecutors say he also used their personal info to open credit cards and racked up massive charges. Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg vowed accountability for exploiting vulnerable residents during a housing crisis. Victims trusted him to secure stable housing, only to lose cash and identity. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities urging anyone…
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