A 29-year-old man was sentenced to fifteen months in prison, including six suspended Tuesday by the court of Thonon-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie).
In recent months, he has scammed several people with a fake rental ad posted on Le Bon Coin, reports
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This server in Annemasse thus offered a superb villa located in Mougins, in the Alpes-Maritimes.
However, the house in question did not exist at the address indicated.
Damage estimated at nearly 31,500 euros
After several complaints were filed, an investigation was opened and 45 victims were listed across the country.
They would have rented the accommodation for the weekend or for the week.
The damage caused by this scam is estimated at nearly 31,500 euros.
Originally from Cannes, the waiter was identified by investigators and then arrested.
Placed in custody by the general investigations unit of the Urban Police, he allegedly admitted the facts before being summoned to court.
In addition to the prison sentence, the man who operated from home will have to reimburse his victims.
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