Here's how to stop a vacant land scam with a single email
Opinion
Security expert Robert Siciliano teaches you the 5 red flags for this scam and shows you how to put a stop to this type of real estate fraud with a simple and effective email response
by Robert Siciliano Oct 20
Fake landlord and deed fraud scams plague Detroit buyers and renters
Cash sales don't provide safeguards like title searches that mortgage companies insist on when they're financing a deal
by Matt Carter Nov 12
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
Beware of scammers offering health insurance to NAR members
Although the National Association of Realtors offers insurance options, an NAR spokesperson warned that the association would not make calls to enroll members
by Patrick Kearns Oct 16
Don't become phishing bait! Use these 5 tips to stay safe
It can happen to the best of us. I know because it happened to me
by Troy Palmquist Feb 27
Why you should avoid abbreviating 2020 on official documents
You might have heard that it’s a bad idea to shorten 2020 to ‘20. Here’s why
by Troy Palmquist Jan 7
Court rules in favor of FTC in mortgage relief scheme
The FTC originally halted the operations of 13 companies accused of falsely promising consumers it could help them stave off foreclosure
by Patrick Kearns Dec 30
NAR warns members about conference email scam
The apparent phishing scam includes a message that invites recipients to register for an upcoming conference. NAR urged people to contact the FBI if they get the email
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 23
Feds warn of 1,100% rise in real estate phishing scams
In 2017, scammers intercepted $1B in transactions
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 6
Homebuyer scammed out of fortune hired by title company
Aaron Cole lost his entire downpayment to scammers, but a deal with his title company will allow him and and his family to move into their new home just in time for Christmas
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 20
A new email scam is targeting NAR members
The sham involves a fraudulent email masquerading as an attempt from NAR's Realtor Party to solicit charitable donations
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 10
Is your cash buyer a phony? 5 ways to tell
If you have a legitimate buyer, he or she won't take offense to these standard qualifiers
by James Morgan Nov 1
New lead generation scams on the rise, Zillow warns
A scammer is sending agents messages asking for money in exchange for contact information for 'Kelly Sawyer'
by Patrick Kearns Sep 24
NAR warns members of scammer posing as trade organization
Suspicious email that ends in 'elon.edu' is claiming to be NAR in an attempt to steal members' information
by Patrick Kearns May 31
Alleged Florida board scam targeting real estate agents is back -- who's behind it?
Mailers from an organization calling itself the Florida Real Estate Board demand $225
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 13