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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 →

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 →

Elderly homeowners targeted in ‘massive’ title fraud conspiracy

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The alleged conspirators are accused of using the victims’ identities to secure millions in hard money loans using residential property as collateral. Continue reading →

CertifID grows platform from fraud prevention to closing management

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CertifID broadens its platform from wire fraud prevention to full closing workflow management, adding payoff ordering, eSignatures and digital payments. Continue reading →

California agent fesses up to $9M Ponzi scheme

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Since 2018, Matthew Campbell used at least $2.29 million in newly acquired investor funds to pay previous investors and keep up his scheme. Continue reading →

A Texas couple promised a ‘Chip and Joanna Gaines vibe.’ Instead they stole nearly $5M

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Chris and Raquelle Judge earned $4.8 million from renovation projects they didn’t complete, leaving some clients out of more than six figures in costs. Continue reading →

How deepfakes, AI slop, fake digital staging are deceiving the market

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Become a digitally literate consumer when you engage in protecting yourself and others from misinformation and lies, security expert Robert Siciliano writes. Continue reading →

Top 7 safety risks for real estate agents — and how to avoid them

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For real estate agents, it’s essential to be prepared to protect and defend yourself and your client’s property and data, Erica Ramus writes. Continue reading →