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OnlyFans squatter allegedly installed stripper pole, trashed $900K home, forged lease

An OnlyFans squatter has allegedly turned a $900,000 home in Seattle into a makeshift studio by installing a stripper pole and caused extensive damage to the property.

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Unbelievable

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This bizarre incident has left the local community in shock and the police puzzled by an unusual case of property violation.

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The allure of OnlyFans

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Alongside traditional jobs, alternative methods of income generation have emerged, taking the world by storm. 

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Make money

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Among these is the popular platform OnlyFans, causing a significant shift in the employment landscape.

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Rise of OnlyFans

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OnlyFans, a paid subscription-based platform, offers a lucrative avenue for content creators to monetize their work.

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History

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Launched in 2016, it started as a platform for artists and creators to share their work with fans. 

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Raunchy

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However, it quickly gained popularity for its openness towards adult content.

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Popularity

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Since the onset of the pandemic, the platform has seen a massive surge in users, serving as a financial savior for many who lost their jobs or faced financial difficulties.

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Side hustle?

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The platform allows creators to charge fans for exclusive content, providing a substantial income stream for many.

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The OnlyFans attraction

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The primary attraction of OnlyFans lies in its potential for high earnings and flexible work hours.

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All this money

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Many creators have reported making more money on OnlyFans than they did in traditional jobs, and the freedom to work from home and choose their schedule is an added bonus.

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Social

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In addition, the platform offers creators a direct communication channel with their fans.

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Uh-oh!

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But back to the squatter. 

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Crime

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According to the Seattle Police Department, the suspect not only trespassed and vandalized the property but also forged a lease to establish her unwarranted occupancy.

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Shocker

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The homeowner, unaware of the situation, was left dumbfounded when he discovered his property had been converted into an impromptu OnlyFans studio.

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Booming business

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OnlyFans, a popular online platform where content creators charge fans for exclusive content – as previously mentioned – has seen a massive surge in users since the onset of the pandemic three years ago.

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Unacceptable

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However, this incident gives an eccentric spin to its use, shedding light on how its platform was used to perpetrate a crime.

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Wait, what?

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The squatter had allegedly installed a pole typically associated with pole dancing or exercise.

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For work purposes

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But in this case, it was reportedly used for creating content for OnlyFans.

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But there’s more

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The suspect didn’t stop there. 

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Shocker

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She is believed to have caused extensive damage, leaving the property in a state of disarray.

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A mess

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From trashed rooms to ruined walls and floors. 

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Costs

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The house was far from its original pristine condition.

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Unhappy homeowner

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The homeowner, who had been living elsewhere, returned to find his property outraged.

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It gets worse

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To add insult to injury, when he attempted to evict the squatter, she produced a forged lease claiming her right to live there.

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Somebody had to intervene at this point

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This audacious act left him with no choice but to involve the police in the matter.

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Serious matter

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The Seattle police were soon brought up to speed on the case, and while they have dealt with squatters before, this situation was unique owing to the involvement of OnlyFans and the alleged forging of a lease.

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Ongoing investigation

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The investigation is ongoing, and it’s expected that charges will be filed against the female occupant, whose identity remains unknown, for trespassing, vandalism, and forgery.

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Odd behavior

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The audacity of someone taking over a property under false pretenses, installing a pole for content creation, and causing significant damage is both shocking and pretty intriguing.

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Only jail?

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As we await further updates from the Seattle police on this case, it’s clear that this incident has shed light on the world of digital platforms and their potential misuse.

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