Outside the Box
Beware of these scams before, during and after a home purchase.
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We’ve all seen the email scams: “This is a genuie request.” “Your lendar has detected an unpaid sum.” “I’m a prince and I need your help.” Digital fraud has become highly sophisticated and, according to reports by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, has risen by more than 100% since the COVID pandemic began.
These scams come in all different forms — some posing as bank representatives or as being affiliated with government housing assistance programs. While scammers tend to target vulnerable consumers such as elderly…
