AI is making real estate scams harder for agents to spot
From fake Zoom calls to wire fraud, scammers are now using artificial intelligence to target agents
by Jessi Healey Jun 2
The consumer education opportunity most real estate agents are missing
A decades-old fraud case shows why agents should educate clients about transaction safety
Renter who forged deed to steal $755K home gets prison time in NY
Deed fraud is a crime that can derail a deal before agents see it coming
by Nick Pipitone Apr 30
Over half of states have no laws on the books to protect homeowners from title fraud
The most at-risk properties are unmonitored vacant land parcels
by Christy Murdock Apr 20
real estate fraud
The scheme targeted investors in the US, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East
by Christy Murdock Mar 24
title fraud conspiracy
11 people are alleged to have used victims' identities to secure millions in hard money loans
by Christy Murdock Mar 20
Is Spelling Manor the next mansion to be hit by scammers?
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is reportedly interested in the $137.5M home, but the property can't be sold until a bizarre claim to the deed allegedly involving Donald Trump is resolved in court
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 30
Title company thwarts scammers who used AI in fraudulent land sale
Apparent scammers attempted to use a video generated using artificial intelligence to carry out the sale of a plot of land before the fraud was uncovered at the closing
by Taylor Anderson Sep 23
Over 50% of transactions are at risk for fraud. Here's how to fight back
According to new Inman contributor and attorney Renée Hunter, from cybercriminals to family members, property fraud of all kinds is on the rise. These practical steps can help to stamp it out
by Renee Hunter Sep 29