Real Estate Wire Fraud 2025: FBI IC3 Report Shows $275 Million in Losses, Up 58% Year Over Year
The FBI's 2025 IC3 Annual Report shows real estate fraud losses jumped 58% in one year to $275 million, with 86% of related BEC losses moving by wire transfer. Here's what the data says, what it means at the closing table, and what actually stops it.
Seller Impersonation Fraud: How Fake Power of Attorney and Vacant Land Scams Are Hitting Chicagoland Closings in 2026
Title fraud on vacant land and absentee property is now the dominant form of seller impersonation. Here is how the scheme works, why a forged Power of Attorney is the fraudster's favorite cover, and what actually stops it at the closing table.
The Video Call That Wasn't Real: Inside the Fraud Crisis Hitting Real Estate in 2026
A scam hunter caught a deepfake on a live video call. But that trick is already outdated. Here's what you actually need to know about fraud in real estate right now.
Real Estate Wire Fraud: How to Protect Your Closing in 2026
Real estate wire fraud cost an estimated $500 million in 2024. Now AI voice cloning and deepfakes are making scams even harder to catch. Here's how to protect your next closing.
What to Expect at a Real Estate Closing in Illinois: A Step by Step Guide
A real estate closing in Illinois can feel like a mystery if you've never been through one. Here's what actually happens before, during, and after closing day.