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 crime
Victims were described as a group of 'sophisticated, knowledgeable real estate professionals'
by Christy Murdock Apr 13
A Texas couple promised a 'Chip and Joanna Gaines vibe.' Instead they stole nearly $5M
Chris and Raquelle Judge earned $4.8M from renovation projects they didn't complete — leaving some clients out of more than 6 figures in costs
by Marian McPherson Jan 7
real estate agent scam
Find out how to spot the language that indicates a real estate agent scam, so you can stay safe and protect your pocketbook
by Christy Murdock Dec 3
Vatican official accused of perjury in $378M real estate lawsuit
After being sentenced by Vatican State Court for embezzlement and fraud, London-based banker Raffaele Mincione is fighting back, asserting the Vatican mishandled and mis-documented funds
by Marian McPherson Jul 5
Real estate coaches who preyed on Spanish speakers banned by FTC
The Federal Trade Commission ordered Ganadores Real Estate to refund consumers after false coaching and mentoring promises. Students were charged $28K each, promised 6-figure returns
by Marian McPherson Jan 18
Breakfast Club's DJ Envy accused of endorsing pal's home-flip scam
RaaShaun Casey, host of the syndicated iHeartRadio show 'The Breakfast Club,' is accused of promoting pal Cesar Pina's home-flipping venture, frequently in distressed areas of New Jersey
by Ben Verde Oct 11
Real estate influencers allegedly scammed investors out of millions
A Florida-based couple running a real estate coaching and investment company is operating a scam that’s defrauding rookie investors, according to a handful of lawsuits filed in federal court
by Taylor Anderson Aug 21
Protect your clients: 5 real estate scams to watch out for
Purchasing a new home or renting a new space can be a beautiful yet nerve-wracking experience for your client, especially right now, and scams can only heighten that anxiety
by Jason D. Greene Jul 12
Even Realtors can be victims of wire fraud — I was
How these scams happen, and how to prevent them
by Rich Hopen Jul 18
Punk rock musician arrested for alleged $27M real estate scam
Michael Davenport, ex-bassist for punk-pop band 'The Ataris,' has been accused of scamming 100,000 people
by Marian McPherson Jan 17