09/03/2026
One of today's real estate fraud schemes can begin before a legitimate seller ever knows their property is “for sale.”
Fraudsters may use public information and falsified identification to impersonate a property owner and attempt to complete a sale.
A red flag doesn't automatically mean fraud — but unusual circumstances are a reason to slow down, communicate and verify.
Agents don't have to investigate these situations alone. Bringing concerns to the title team early gives everyone more time to protect the transaction.