CONSUMER GUIDE: SPOTTING DEEPFAKE SCAMS IN REAL ESTATE
- Jo Ann S. Stevens
- May 20
- 1 min read
Cyber-enabled fraud—use of the internet or other technology to steal money, data or identity— accounted for $13.7 billion in 2024, according to the latest data released by the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). Among cybercrimes, the use of deepfake technology is a growing concern. Deepfake scams increased 40% year-over-year, according to the 2026 Identity Fraud Report by security firm Entrust. Here’s what you need to know about deepfake scams to protect yourself during the sale or purchase of your home.
The following link will show you
What Deepfakes are
How they are used in real estate
What you can do to protect yourself
What you should do if you suspect a deepfake scam
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