Missouri Family Scammed Out of Milwaukee Apartment — Pregnant Mother Left Homeless
A pregnant mother of four — due in January with her fifth child — arrived in Milwaukee for a fresh start only to discover she had been scammed out of her new home. Now, she and her family are homeless, out $1,200, and running out of safe places to stay. I read about the story on WISN’s website.
Mary Kaphuka moved from Missouri with her fiancé and four young children, excited to settle into a four-bedroom apartment on Milwaukee’s south side. The listing, found on Facebook from someone calling herself “Ms. Allie,” appeared legitimate. Ms. Allie claimed to run a rental service for at-risk mothers and sent pictures of the home, promising move-in by July 2.
Mary paid the $1,200 security deposit — and then everything unraveled. On move-in day, she discovered the address didn’t exist. Ms. Allie stopped responding, her phone number was disconnected, and Mary was left with no keys, no lease, and no place for her family to live.
“I worked hard for that money, and you took it from me and my family,” Mary told WISN 12 News. “Now we’re left with nothing.”
Since then, the family has been couch surfing and staying in hotels when they can, but funds are gone. With her job in in-home care starting soon, Mary is desperately seeking shelter and stability for her children.
This is not just a news story — it’s a call to action. I was so angry when I read about this scam that I donated $1,000 to help Mary’s family get back on their feet. She has a GoFundMe set up, and I’m asking all of my friends, fans, and followers to pitch in whatever they can.
Every dollar will go toward securing a safe home and basic needs for her kids as they try to rebuild after being preyed upon by a heartless scammer.
You can donate here:
Support Mary’s Family in Crisis – GoFundMe
Even if you can’t give, please share her story so more people can help. No family — especially one expecting a newborn — should have to start their life in a new city this way.
