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
Never put your bank account on the line to save a few bucks
Buyers should be vigilant, ask for credentials and be wary of unusual transaction requests
Thrilled to find the perfect place to move, a couple with five kids in Cleveland allegedly got scammed by a man who police say posed as the owner
Plus 5 ways to avoid thieves
Motivated sellers becoming more suspicious of real estate fraud, especially when they are already in financial trouble