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How it works
Review your case
Based on our experience, we are performing preliminary checks to assess whether your case can result in a substantial retrieval of losses.
Gather the evidence
We then gather every piece of evidence you have from your contact with the scammers along the way.
Investigation Report
We investigate your case and the people who scammed you to provide a detailed Investigation Report.
Action Plan
With our investigation Report, you'll receive a step-by-step action plan explaining how we believe you can retrieve your losses.
Expert Assistance
Our team of experts can guide you in the execution of the recommended action plan.
Get your money back
Once you successfully execute the suggested action plan, you could retrieve a substantial part, if not all, of your money.
Your money back guarantee
Retrieving your losses can be a lengthy process, and it all starts with our investigation. Therefore, we must have your trust every step of the way. So, if for any reason you are doubtful, you can ask for a full refund within 14 business days.*
*Read Terms & ConditionsHow Does Property Fraud Work?
Property scams vary greatly in how they are executed, but they all aim to steal substantial capital from unsuspecting buyers, renters, and property owners. Real estate transactions involve large sums, making them high-value targets for criminal fraudsters.
Key points
- ✓Never pay anything upfront to view a property or before verifying the deed and executing a written contract.
- ✓Always verify escrow wire instructions by phoning your verified closing officer via a known, trusted telephone number.
- ✓Perform independent registry checks with local county land records before transferring funds.
Common Property Buying Scams
Escrow Wire Fraud
Hackers compromise real estate attorney or title company email accounts, emailing modified closing wire instructions to buyers shortly before completion to siphon purchase funds.
Title & Deed Theft
Scammers forge property deeds using fabricated notary stamps, transfer homeownership to shell companies, and take out mortgage equity loans against the stolen property.
Foreclosure Relief Scams
Predators prey on financially distressed homeowners, promising to "rescue" the property while surreptitiously having owners sign away deed titles under misleading documentation.
Common Rental Property Scams
Rental fraud accounts for thousands of complaints annually. Scammers duplicate legitimate real estate listings onto Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace, claiming to be out-of-town owners who cannot show the unit in person and demanding security deposits via P2P apps.
Property Scams Online
Criminal networks maintain sophisticated spoof websites mimicking national property agencies. These platforms capture user financial profiles, collect fictitious application fees, and disappear within weeks.
How To Spot Property Scams
Red flags include requests for wire transfers or gift cards, landlords refusing in-person or live video walkthroughs, absence of written contracts, and rental prices significantly below fair market value.
How To Avoid Property Scams
Always conduct transactions through accredited, licensed real estate brokerages and escrow agents. In-person property verification and strict verbal wire confirmation are essential safeguards.
Property Scams FAQ
Properties that do not match listings, landlords who refuse to meet in person or conduct video tours, and demands for immediate upfront deposits via untraceable wire methods before signing official leases.
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