'Real estate parasites’ forge deeds to steal homes, but you can protect your property

Marcus Lucas got quite a shock when he checked on his Elnora Drive property while in Macon for a funeral early this year. A ...
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How to protect your property from deed fraud and other cybercrimes

Scammers have found new ways to defraud homebuyers as more real estate transactions move online. Photo courtesy Getty Images. Each week, the Silicon Valley Association of Realtors (SILVAR) shares ...
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Rapid surge of fake property listings on mixed-content marketplaces

Scammers are exploiting “backdoors” on mixed-content and general classified marketplaces. Experts issue urgent warnings to the public. BuySell is the only platform that establishes the highest safety ...
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Scammers are hijacking the rental market with fake ID and landlords are paying the legal and financial price — 5 safer ways to invest in real estate

What started as a regular day for property manager Jared Decker in Tampa, Florida, turned into a months-long real estate nightmare. According to Business Insider, it all started when he got a call ...

Real estate fraud investigation results in first arrest, with more expected in Midland

Midland police arrested a suspect from Frisco in a real estate fraud case involving forged deeds and fake property sales.