With so much at stake in a real estate transaction, it should come as no surprise that plenty of unscrupulous people are trying to profit illegally and unethically from these sales. Lately, a scheme that involves attempts to sell properties not owned by the alleged seller are on an alarming rise. According to the Secret Service, the U.S. has experienced a 73% increase in seller impersonation attempts, just in 2022. Don’t you be the next victim of this fraudulent scheme and protect yourself by reviewing these Red Flags and Tips that will assist you in avoiding this scheme. Our team at First National Title (FNT) is also here to assist you in protecting the veracity of your purchase and help to ensure that you have a clean closing.