Squatter exploits California laws targeting Malibu homeowners for decades

A Malibu real estate agent shared advice on how to avoid becoming a victim of squatter takeovers after a woman allegedly targeted California homeowners.

McNulty, an actor and screenwriter, according to her biography, allegedly swindled dozens of Malibu homeowners over the last decade, charming her way into their lives before becoming a nightmare roommate, Vanity Fair first reported.  Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and FOX Business. Story tips and ideas can be sent to stepheny.price@fox.com

"First of all, how she's been able to do this for so many years without getting caught, I think that just has to do with her overall charm. I think she's a predator, and she finds people that are weak that she can prey on," Benichou said.