How to Spot Real Estate Scams

Scams no longer take place solely on email and by phone. According to Statista, over 2.5 billion people worldwide used social media in 2018. This, unfortunately, provides the perfect grouping of unsuspecting victims for scammers. While many post on social media daily, the majority of users have difficulty spotting scams before they've been compromised—and within the real estate space, users can lose out on more than just data, risking not only their safety but their belongings and money, as well.