. >>> renters beaware, renting an apartment on craigslist, scammed several out of thousands, collecting deposit checks for a unit she doesn't own. police say they are looking for more victims. >> reporter: this is a double whammy for victims, out thousands, and don't have a place to live. >> found the great one on california street, close by. a bonus. it was dog-friendly. which is a super friendly. >> they were set to move with their dog, max, in the richmond district, a three-bedroom apartment found on craigs list for $2400. >> she met with us in the house three times, and we signed a paper. we thought we are signing a lease. it is for #alxreal. and deposit checks, $5600. >> where you are moving? >> richmond. >> what block? what does the house look like? what is the number? what is the landlord's name? it is the same place. >> san francisco police say smith doesn't own the building, falsely rented it to at least eight people. collecting thousands of dollars in deposit checks. telling the victims she couldn't move out yet, her mother was sick. one of their checks bounced, they were able