The fraudster who once self-identified as “the one who creates trouble” has been unmasked by the Department of Justice as 53-year-old Lisa Jeanine Findley. Prosecutors said Findley has gone by several aliases over the years. Continue reading
Without revealing his identity, the “ring leader” of an identity fraud operation that recently tried to auction off Graceland presented himself in emails to The New York Times, saying his network preys on gullible Americans. Continue reading
Sarah Stewart only learned her Hamptons vacation home was fraudulently listed on the rental platform after someone called her to confirm that they should wire $25,000 outside of the Airbnb platform. Continue reading
Charles “Todd” Hill, 58, starred on “Flip It to Win It” in 2013. He has been ordered to pay $9.4 million in restitution for committing real estate fraud. Continue reading
We’re taking the opportunity to bring you some of the lesser-known stories you may have missed last week while you were reading about KW and NAR. Continue reading
Every agent and brokerage nationwide needs to strengthen their defenses against fraudulent transactions, new Inman contributor Michelle Dubé writes. Enhance the scrutiny in your processes, familiarize yourself with potential warning signs, and tap into… Continue reading
This week: There are some bad actors out there. It’s up to you to protect yourself and your clients from fraudsters, scammers and cybercriminals. Continue reading
According to new Inman contributor and attorney Renée Hunter, from cybercriminals to family members, property fraud of all kinds is on the rise. Find out what practical steps you and your professional network can take to put a stop to it. Continue reading
Davis’s attempt to overturn a ruling sending the case to arbitration failed after a three-judge panel granted a motion to dismiss filed by Keller, Keller Williams and former KW President Josh Team. Continue reading
To launder the funds, the U.S. Attorney’s Office says Rendon enrolled with a payroll processor to issue fraudulent checks to herself, friends and family. The agent faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted, though the government is reportedly recomme… Continue reading