Real Estate Fraud Is Rising. Know the Signs

Scammers are impersonating agents and posting fake listings. Learn the red flags and how to spot fraud before it disrupts a transaction.

How can you protect yourself from such scams? 

Thankfully, there are some common red flags;

• Does the caller try to make it seem like things are urgent?

• Do they want a decision immediately?

• Do they talk in circles, talking a lot without saying much of importance?

• Does the information relating to the account or party they are calling about not match other records, such as addresses or phone numbers?

• Was the account recently changed? 

• Does the caller refuse to answer questions or deflect when questions are asked?

• Do they avoid in-person meetings?

• Does the caller asked to be called back at a number not already in the system?

• Does the caller vanish when challenged?employers.