Digital Deception: Rising Wave of Online Scams Targets Homebuyers in the Digital Age
Washington, D.C. — As the real estate industry increasingly shifts toward online platforms for transactions, scammers are exploiting this digital landscape to execute sophisticated fraud schemes against homebuyers. The lucrative nature of real estate dealings, combined with the digital anonymity afforded by the internet, creates a ripe environment for such deceptive practices. Fraudulent activities in the housing market are not just increasing in frequency but also in complexity, according to experts. Scammers have developed a …