How Homebuyers Can Avoid Real Estate Cyber Scams

Mortgage Research Network Podcast · Aug 3, 2026 · 4m

Real estate cyber scams can turn a home purchase into a financial disaster with a single convincing email. By impersonating lenders, agents, or title professionals, criminals may try to redirect a buyer’s down payment or closing funds into an account they control. Tim Lucas and Craig Berry explain how these scams work, why homebuyers are especially vulnerable, and the steps consumers can take to protect their money.Connect with Mortgage Research Network:YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MortgageResearchNetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram…