Real estate and rental internet crimes affected 11,300 victims last year and cost $150M in losses, up nearly three-fold, according to a new FBI report. Agents, experts and victims share their stories
Real estate agent Brian Bailey and FBI Special Agent David Paitsel are accused of using bribery to get good real estate deals
But victims still suffered $15.3B in damages in 2017
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Charged with defrauding investors of more than $2.1M for indoor RV park that was never built
FindTheHome compiles market data from FBI Uniform Crime Report
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Broker diverted investor funds for fraudulent real estate loans for personal use
Scheme that netted $20M from hundreds of victims said to contribute to neighborhood blight
Franchisor warns consumers of email account phishing, rental schemes
'Operation Stolen Dreams' targets alleged $2.3B in losses
FBI, FinCen report growth in loan mod, short-sale scams
Number of suspected cases remains at historic high
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