real estate scam
Coverage of real estate scam in the Nexus archive.
- Searching for an affordable house in SoCal, she fell for a scam sweeping social media
Pam Yeager lost over $2,500 to a fake real estate rental scam on social media. Experts warn this is part of a growing trend of fraudulent postings targeting people seeking affordable housing.
- Phony real estate broker admits scamming NYC renters out of $100,000
A fake real estate broker scammed New York City renters out of $100,000. In one instance, a woman arrived to move into an apartment and discovered someone else was already living there.
- [US] Is this a real estate scam or worthwhile?
The poster's partner received an offer to buy a remote, tax-paying lot they own for $500 with a two-week closing period. The lot has no road access, is in an undeveloped area, and was inherited from a relative. The poster suspects a scam but is conflicted due to wanting to sell the property.
- [US] Is their a real estate scam that involves dragging stuff out as much as possible?
A person is selling an inherited house but suspects a real estate scam due to buyers delaying closing, sending incomplete paperwork, and providing a check with an incorrect name. The buyers also insist on using a check instead of a wire transfer, raising concerns about legitimacy.