From fake Zoom calls to wire fraud, scammers are now using artificial intelligence to target agents
What 950 top real estate agents are seeing on the ground this spring
Scammers use deepfakes and voice cloning technology to trick agents and consumers alike. Three experts share their safety tips and the importance of prioritizing in-person interaction
Find out how to spot the language that indicates a real estate agent scam, so you can stay safe and protect your pocketbook
Scammers posing as wealthy homebuyers are roping agents into elaborate crypto investing schemes, resulting in some agents losing their life savings and drawing Secret Service scrutiny
Find out how to lead with safety in every transaction and protect buyers, sellers, FSBOs and yourself from crime with security specialist Tracey Hawkins
Opinion
There certainly isn't enough advice out there on seller safety, says safety expert Robert Siciliano. Here are some tips to ensure your sellers (and you) stay safe during showings
Opinion
A 2021 survey showed that 1 in 3 real estate transactions were targeted by cyber criminals. Real estate agents can no longer afford to ignore the threat or meet it with a one-line warning at the bottom of their email signature
Scammer 'Courtesy Grips' is still handing out the lockbox code, but police are investigating the issue
Rex Harris promised agents ads on national networks such as ABC, Fox and ESPN that he never delivered
Most breaches are due to human error, not inadequate security systems, experts say
Scammers are hacking into agent email accounts to track transactions and closings
Two agents -- one in Florida and one in Arizona -- have received a suspicious email so far; NAR says scams are common and to be cautious
How to protect yourself from phishing scams now and in the future
Florida Realtors says real estate internet schemes targeting consumers are as sophisticated as ever