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Real estate fraud ringleaders sent to prison, SEC targets sales agent in case

A married couple who led a $56 million real estate scheme was sentenced to prison, as a new civil lawsuit accuses a third person for his role in the massive fraud that duped invest...

How an alleged California fraudster seized a regional bank and swindled a seasoned landlord

Alleged fraudster Mahender Makhijani left a trail of victims, but few more surprising than respected California landlord Gerald Marcil. Federal agents arrested Makhijani last week...

Attorney sentenced in dual-contract mortgage fraud scheme

The Maryland attorney used dual contracts, a hidden side agreement, and his own trust account to defraud lenders in a Baltimore apartment sale and a 42-home same-day flip, receivin...

Stolen deed lawsuit names Fidelity National Title and eight other defendants

An impersonator allegedly signed at closing - and no one checked the ID, the suit claims

Mumbai: Builder arrested for alleged land-grabbing fraud in Dahisar

A Vile Parle builder, Kalpesh Kanubhai Shah, has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a massive land-grabbing scam. The fraud reportedly used forged powers of attorney and...

Phony real estate broker admits scamming NYC renters out of $100,000

In one case, a woman showed up to move into an apartment and found someone else living there, prosecutors say. [ more › ]

MV Realty barred from CA over homeowner scam claims

A legal dispute headed for Los Angeles County court involving a Florida-based real estate firm has come to a close.  Last week, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a se...

Fraudsters target homes in title hijack attempts

Data from HM Land Registry shows dozens attempted property hijacking cases were recorded between April 2025 and March 2026

Scammer targets $900k WA land sale in overseas fraud attempt

A scammer’s attempt to sell a $900,000 vacant plot of land they did not own has failed, after suspicious emails put multiple Western Australian settlement agents on alert.

Lawsuit casts Riverside, Nussbaum Lowinger as architects of sprawling scheme

A federal lawsuit is pulling back the curtain on what may be one of the most extensive alleged real estate fraud operations to emerge from New York’s investment sales world in year...

'There are brokers that willfully facilitate this': How can the industry combat deed fraud?

A veteran broker shares the warning signs brokers should be looking for to help prevent scams

Realty Firm Booked For ₹15 Crore Fraud

The complainant said that after receiving promotional calls in 2023, he visited the company office at Icon Towers in Kondapur and agreed to purchase Villa No. 92 for ₹1.79 crore, e...

Embattled OC real estate investor pleads not guilty to $100M bank fraud

An Orange County real estate investor who built a business buying distressed real estate has pleaded not guilty to defrauding an Arizona bank of nearly $100 million.  On Monday, 44...

Former Norfolk agent faces fraud charges totalling £50,000

A former Norfolk estate agent has appeared in court facing 19 charges of fraud by false representation totalling approximately £50,000. Victoria Steele, 51, who operated Swaffham-b...

Fraudulent Deed Transfers: Understanding the Devastating Consequences and Your Legal Remedies

Squatters and Deed Fraud: Protecting Your Property From Costly Real Estate Scams

Many property owners never expect to deal with squatters or deed fraud. However, when these situations occur, they can result in costly legal disputes, damaged property and signifi...

Georgia housing agency victimized in $2.5M fraud scheme, prosecutors allege

Prosecutors describe a $2.5 million scheme that used false invoices, kickbacks and fraudulent payments over a four-year period.

Deed theft is on the rise – how brokers can protect their clients

A veteran broker shares the warning signs brokers should be looking for to help prevent scams

ED arrests Earth Infrastructures' promoters in ₹2,004-crore fraud case

Four promoters of Earth Infrastructures Ltd. were arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a Rs 2,004-crore homebuyer fraud probe. Over 19,000 buyers and investors were allegedly...

Agent faces possible prison sentence over alleged £50,000 fraud

Victoria Steele faces 19 charges of fraud by false representation related to her running of Swaffham-based eHomes

Inside Mark Nussbaum, Riverside’s alleged fraudulent flip business

For years, title company Riverside and law firm Nussbaum Lowinger have been dogged by rumors of mortgage fraud. Now, a sweeping lawsuit claims the firms orchestrated a years-long s...

Five indicted in Queens mortgage scheme targeting homeowners

Queens broker allegedly led mortgage fraud using stolen identities and forged documents

Eviction and property title scams targeting KC area homeowners

New surveillance video of a man serving an eviction notice at a Lee's Summit home may provide clues for investigators about something homeowners and renters call a scam targeting t...

Deed theft warning signs every mortgage broker should know

Veteran attorney tells brokers what red flags to watch for