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NAR warns agents of growing ‘Pig Butchering’ cryptocurrency scam

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Scammers posing as wealthy homebuyers are roping agents into elaborate crypto investing schemes, resulting in some agents losing their life savings and drawing Secret Service scrutiny. Continue reading →

Don’t sleep on the threat of real estate wire fraud

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A 2021 survey showed that 1 in 3 real estate transactions were targeted by cybercriminals. 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, says Rich Hopen. Continue reading →