Here’s how to stop a vacant land scam with a single email

Security expert Robert Siciliano teaches you the five 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. Continue reading

Fake landlord and deed fraud scams plague Detroit buyers and renters

Mortgage lenders are cautious about extending credit and home prices are so low that most deals are for cash, putting buyers at greater risk. Continue reading

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. Here are the most popular scams to watch out for. Continue reading

Don’t become phishing bait! Use these 5 tips to stay safe

As broker owners, we need to do a better job at being more aware of scams and learn how to avoid them. Here are a few tips I’ve gleaned from cybersecurity experts that will help keep you and your agents safe. Continue reading

NAR warns members about conference email scam

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) warned its members Wednesday about an ongoing scam that fraudulently asks recipients to register for an upcoming conference. Continue reading

Homebuyer scammed out of fortune hired by title company

In a rare, happy twist, a homebuyer who lost his downpayment to scammers is whole again after a title company hired the man to discuss cyber security. Continue reading