BBB on Homes: Scammers steal empty homes’ addresses for their cons

For years, the BBB has warned consumers against doing business with callers and online companies who don’t have a valid physical address. Scammers, never easily deterred, have now found a way to associate an address with their shady dealings, and this has led to the birth of even more scams.
To give their schemes a more reputable appearance, scammers are now adding a physical address to their websites or online product listings. Where do they get the address? They find a vacant property an