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So, I respond to a Craigslist ad for an apartment for sale in Park Slope. (By the way, I later realize that something like 10 rinky dink brokers have this listing and they’re all on Craigslist). I ask this “broker” a question about the size and configuration of the apartment. A week later, I get a threatening email from this “broker” that says:
“(My name): New york State law requires you identify yourself as a Broker when trolling for listings. I will report you to the department of State should you contact me again without identifying yourself. (Name of ‘broker’)”

What the hell is that? Is it some sort of phishing scam or similar?