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How 2 top agents protect their clients from real estate fraud

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Real estate agents are facing a surge in fraud attempts. Here’s how scammers operate — and how agents are becoming the first line of defense. Continue reading →

How AI is intensifying real estate fraud — and what agents can do

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AI is reshaping cybersecurity risks in real estate, enabling more advanced phishing, fraud, and data exposure across brokerages and agents. Continue reading →

Over half of states have no laws on the books to protect homeowners from title fraud

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The most at-risk properties are unmonitored vacant land parcels, and senior adults are most often affected by rising rates of deed and title fraud. Continue reading →

Real estate ‘finfluencer’ gets jail time for $23M Ponzi scheme

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Tyler Bossetti has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for pushing fraudulent real estate investments and committing tax fraud. Continue reading →

FBI Report: Online real estate fraud is on the rise to the tune of $275M

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One of the factors shaping fraud in 2025 was the rise of artificial intelligence, which made schemes more convincing and harder to detect. Continue reading →

Serial scammer accused of defrauding real estate pros

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Sean McClay allegedly swindled 17 real estate investors out of more than $1.4 million. His victims have been described as a group of “sophisticated, knowledgeable real estate professionals.” Continue reading →

Real estate company owner hit with $1.7M tax lien, fraud charges

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The tax lien is the latest in a legal saga that began late last year with a 16-count federal indictment for bank fraud and money laundering related to the pandemic-era Paycheck Protection Program. Continue reading →

Massive real estate fraud case expands with new charges

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The alleged scheme began in 2020 and ran through the middle of 2023 and targeted investors in the United States, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. Continue reading →

Long Island attorney accused of gambling away $750K earmarked for his client’s home purchase

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Lawyer Peter Giattino is facing felony charges for allegedly stealing $750,000 from a real estate client. He’s accused of spending the funds on gambling and other personal expenses. Continue reading →