Scammers posing as lot owners defraud real estate brokers in North Carolina, warns Onslow County Sheriff's Office.

The Onslow County Sheriff's Office warns of a growing real estate scam in North Carolina where scammers pose as owners of vacant lots, contacting real estate brokers to sell properties fraudulently. Actual owners discover the scam only after new deeds are recorded. Scammers often operate internationally. Authorities advise brokers to verify identities via video and ID, and encourage property owners to use the Property Check service for alerts on suspicious activity.

November 12, 2024
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