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LA Comedian Loses $2,000 In West Hollywood Rental Scam

Vicki Eisenstein says she thought she was looking at a great West Hollywood apartment for a spectacular deal at $1,100 a month.

By CBSLA Staff

November 12, 2020 at 8:40 am

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WEST HOLLYWOOD (CBSLA) — A rental scam involving a West Hollywood apartment was no laughing matter for an LA comedian.

Vicki Eisenstein says she thought she was looking at a great West Hollywood apartment for a spectacular deal at $1,100 a month.

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However, the listing agent said he couldn’t show the apartment in person because of COVID-19. The agent wanted to complete the new tenant process online, which included a $2,000 deposit.

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