After selling our pristine downtown condo, where our two tidy cats never made a mess, the new owner, Gordon, demanded $10,000, claiming a cat smell ruined the place. Our realtor, Petra, said we owed nothing, but my wife, Mira, took action. Using the condo’s smart system, she toyed with the lights and thermostat, frustrating Gordon. His threatening texts escalated, but Mira uncovered his history of evictions and fake odor lawsuits. Petra confirmed Gordon was a known scammer who extorted sellers to flip properties. Mira reported his false “renovated” listing, getting it pulled. She even played a looped recording through the smart speaker, calling out
his lies. Gordon backed off after our lawyer friend sent a cease-and-desist letter, forcing him to sign a no-claims agreement. Later, his fraud case led to a forced sale at a loss. The new buyers, a cat-loving couple, praised the condo’s cleanliness, thanks to Petra’s recommendation. The ordeal taught us to stand firm, document everything, and seek expert help against bullies. It strengthened our bond with each other and Petra, proving that teamwork and truth outweigh any scam.
