real estate fraud scheme
Dual contracts, a hidden side agreement and a misused trust account
by Christy Murdock Jun 24
Kimberly Vu rental scam
Kimberly Vu took security deposits and 1st month's rent from dozens of victims
by Christy Murdock Jun 11
Tamara King fraud scheme
Tamara King and her ex-husband were convicted of stealing more than $2M from 22 victims
by Christy Murdock May 19
real estate investment Ponzi scheme
Investor money funded casino trips, a whiskey club, massages and cryotherapy
by Christy Murdock May 5
Montana agent jailed for using real estate license to access land and poach trophy mule deer
Hyatt Voy killed the deer during an unauthorized visit to the property of a listing lead
by Christy Murdock May 1
Milwaukee
Sam Stair, owner of S2 Real Estate, is accused of renting homes to drug traffickers
by Christy Murdock Apr 24
Real estate agent, wife charged with stealing $500K from lodge
If convicted, the couple could face more than 12 years in prison and a $25K fine on each count
by Christy Murdock Apr 22
Agent charged with 150 felony counts related to possession of child sexual abuse material
Pennsylvania agent Albert Stroble has been charged and released on bail
by Christy Murdock Apr 17
Tyler Bossetti
Tyler Bossetti has been sentenced to 6 years in federal prison
by Christy Murdock Apr 16
How agents can help clients navigate the most dangerous part of a real estate deal
Troy Palmquist and Summer Goralik examine a case where fiduciary duty starts close to home
FBI Report: Online real estate fraud is on the rise to the tune of $275M
One of the factors shaping fraud in 2025 was the rise of artificial intelligence
by Christy Murdock Apr 14
real estate crime
Victims were described as a group of 'sophisticated, knowledgeable real estate professionals'
by Christy Murdock Apr 13
Rex Heuermann pleads guilty
In a surprise twist, Heuermann admitted to an 8th uncharged murder
by Christy Murdock Apr 9
Stephen Webster embezzlement
Stephen Webster embezzled from escrow accounts, stiffed agents on commissions
by Christy Murdock Apr 3
title fraud conspiracy
11 people are alleged to have used victims' identities to secure millions in hard money loans
by Christy Murdock Mar 20