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22 wrz 2022 · Losses from real estate cybercrimes have gone up nearly as fast as home prices —totaling more than $350.3 million last year, an increase of 64%, according to the FBI’s most recent Internet Crime...
1 maj 2024 · Several types of real estate scams are on the rise and even the savviest homeowners should be on alert. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.
18 cze 2024 · The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing (REPL) has issued an advisory warning Ohio consumers and real estate agents of an increased threat...
1 lip 2024 · LORAIN COUNTY, Ohio — Ohio’s top real estate experts are warning against a rise in fake real estate listings that involve trying to sell a property owned by someone else or forging documents to...
17 cze 2024 · Real estate scams — defined as the theft of money or assets from a homebuyer or seller that otherwise would go toward the purchase, sale, or financing of a home — are all too common. The FBI found that over 11,727 people fell victim to real estate fraud in 2022 for a total of $397 million in losses. [1]
23 lut 2024 · Let’s take a look at ten common kinds of real estate fraud. 1. Fake listings and Craigslist real estate scams. To create fake listings, scammers craft property ads that feature properties at unrealistically low prices. They’ll use stolen photos and descriptions from legitimate posts to create listings that look real.
Report Scams and Fraud. If you find a fraudulent listing on Zillow, please return to the listing page and click “Report Listing” and select “Listing seems to be fraudulent or illegal.” If you believe you have been scammed, report it to the FTC.
