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Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate: When wire fraud strikes at closing

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It’s extremely important for those in real estate to stay vigilant at all times, especially in this day and age where technological crimes are at their peak.

Imagine the pain and heartbreak a real estate agent goes through when he tells his elderly clients they’re put on hold at closing because of possible fraud. That’s what Brian Whitta, a Realtor from the micropolitan city of Findlay, Ohio, experienced, and he shares his story with us today.

Leigh Brown is a full-time residential Realtor, speaker, coach and smartass. She works in the Charlotte, North Carolina market with Re/Max Executive Realty and can be reached @leighbrown on all networks.

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