# Scammers Move Into Abandoned Seaside Apartments, Police Say

Police say fraudsters took over a once-empty seaside apartment complex that had become a "ghost city." The scammers allegedly used the units to run illicit operations. The case highlights how abandoned properties can attract criminal activity.

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## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2kvlye1k5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:31:18 GMT