A scammer conned us out of our $32,430 down payment by email. We didn't realize it until 10 days later.

A scammer conned us out of our $32,430 down payment by email. We didn't realize it until 10 days later.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Daniel Pietschnig, 32, and Jessica Madalena, 31, who lost a $32,430 home down payment to a scammer in 2022. The essay has been edited for length and clarity.

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