Tag: real estate fraud

Despite Goldman Sachs Troubles, Wall St Reflects Financial Sector Recovery

'Rental Fraud Soared During COVID-19 Pandemic: Report

The rise in the number of rental fraud cases during the pandemic may have led to an increase in rent prices.

'Former Baltimore Prosecutor Convicted on Mortgage Fraud Months After Being Charged With Perjury

The former prosecutor faces up to 30 years on the charge related to mortgage fraud.

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'Prominent NYC Real Estate Developer Charged in $86M Fraud Scheme: DA

The real estate developer also allegedly defrauded the city $15.6 million in unpaid property tax.

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'5 Important Tips To Prevent Real Estate Fraud

With real estate fraud cases on the rise, it's important to know how to safeguard your investment and ensure you are not being exploited in a transaction. Here are some tips to prevent real estate fraud.

By D. Ong
'Real Estate Fraud Cases Are on the Rise; Losses Exceed $70,000 – Report

One in 10 Americans have been targets of real estate fraud in 2023, according to a wire fraud protection company.

By D. Ong
'70 Current and Former Employees of NY Public Housing Authority Charged in Historic Corruption, Extortion Case

The NYCHA employees pocketed over $2 million in cash payments for no-bid repair contracts.

By D. Ong
'Real Estate Broker Allowed To Keep His License Even After Pleading Guilty To Stealing Homes: Report

Real estate broker Michael Bogstead pled guilty to a felony charge related to creating fraudulent deeds and mortgage documents to illegally transfer the ownershipof a property to various entities.

By D. Ong
'SEC Charges Arciterra Head in $35M Real Estate Fraud, Stock Manipulation

Real estate adviser Jonathan Larmore allegedly misappropriated millions of dollars to fund his family's lavish lifestyle.

By D. Ong
'Former Real Estate Agent Sentenced to 40 Months Behind Bars for Fraud

Former real estate agent Anthony Vito Brancatella, 43, been found guilty of swindling his clients and sentenced to 40 months in prison.

By Staff Reporter
'Real Estate Agent Found Guilty of Multiple Breaches of the Estate Agents Act

Agent reportedly "robbed Peter to pay Paul", according to defence barrister

By Staff Reporter
'Real Estate Tips: What If Your Identity Has Been Stolen?

With the emerging new features in technology, you can even be deceived in just one click.

By Staff Reporter
'Preventing Yourself From Real Estate Fraud

How to safeguard yourself from real estate scams? Find out here!

By Staff Reporter
'Cybercrime: House Robbery Through The Internet Is Your Worst Enemy

Watch out! There's the rub! See how house robbery is done in just one click. Read on!

By Staff Reporter
'Realty Capital Securities Shuts Down Amid Voters Proxy Fraud, Pays $3M Penalty

Employees lay off and $3M are on top of the company's troubles.

By Staff Reporter
'Real Estate Scams You Should Keep An Eye On!

If you are planning to buy a home in the coming months, here are the kind of deals that you should think twice about before buying:

By Staff Reporter