This is scarier than having a ghost.

Woman stunned after discovering stranger “phrogging” in her attic for over a year

A woman was left stunned after finding out a man had been secretly phrogging in her attic for over a year undetected.

In a shocking turn of events, a woman in Chicago discovered that a stranger had been living in her attic for over a year.

Initially, she believed the strange noises were from raccoons, but her investigation revealed a much more alarming truth.

This incident has drawn attention online and raised concerns about safety in homes.

The couple tried to address the issue by contacting their landlord multiple times, but their complaints were dismissed.

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Woman hears strange noises, suspects raccoons in the attic. Image credits: ladymarine11

The woman believed her home had become infested with raccoons

For months, the woman and her husband heard odd noises coming from their attic. They thought it was a family of raccoons.

The couple tried to address the issue by contacting their landlord multiple times, but their complaints were dismissed.

Frustrated and tired of the disturbances, the woman decided to take matters into her own hands.

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One day, when her husband was out of town, the woman felt compelled to investigate further.

She climbed up to the attic access point, feeling nervous but determined.

As she pulled down the stairs, she cautiously crawled up enough to see into the attic. What she found shocked her to the core.

Woman stunned after discovering stranger “phrogging” in her attic for over a year

Instead of seeing raccoons, the woman encountered a man staring back at her.

He was not just a random intruder; he had been living in their attic for a whole year.

The man had made himself comfortable, using the couple’s food and facilities while they were unaware of his presence.

This revelation was terrifying and left the woman in shock. Panicking, the woman quickly fled her home and called the police.

She also banged on her neighbor’s door for help, too frightened to wait alone outside.

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Shocked to find a man living in her attic. Image credits: ladymarine11

When the authorities arrived, they found the man in the attic along with some of the couple’s belongings, including clothes and personal items.

This alarming discovery confirmed that he had been living there undetected for a long time.

As the police investigated further, they learned that the intruder had a history of similar behavior.

He had managed to access the attic through a small rooftop trapdoor connecting their home to an adjacent building.

This allowed him to remain undetected for an extended period. The police arrested him, and he faced serious charges for his actions.

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What is “Phrogging”?

The term for this unusual situation is called “phrogging.”

It describes the act of someone secretly living in another person’s home without their knowledge.

Unlike squatting, phroggers often remain hidden, living in attics, basements, or closets.

This phenomenon has been discussed online, but few people realize how real and frightening it can be.

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Police discover intruder with personal belongings and food. Image credits: ladymarine11

Social media reactions

News of this incident quickly spread online, going viral on platforms like TikTok.

Many people shared their shock and disbelief at the story.

One user said: I thought she discovered she was living with Nosferatu.

The second user wrote: He had been there for a while. I would’ve passed away.

The third user said: I would shit myself and die

The fourth user added: This is scarier than having a ghost.

Another user said: Phrogging is a huge fear of mine. This is terrifying

Someone wrote: I’m convinced a person lives I’m my attic and steals all the spoons.

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