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Real Estate Fraud Prevention & Threat Intelligence Insights

Explore in-depth articles, reports, and intelligence briefings focused on real estate fraud, listing abuse, and physical security risks affecting residential portfolios. Learn how threat intelligence helps property managers, MLSs, and operators detect fraud earlier, prevent incidents, and protect revenue at scale.

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How Economic Conditions Affect Real Estate Fraud Numbers

FBI IC3 data shows real estate fraud losses swung from $397M in 2022 to $275M in 2025 — a 59% spike in a single year. Here's what the numbers reveal about how market conditions shape fraud exposure for SFR and MFR operators.

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IDC compliance monitoring Is Now a MLS Board-Level Risk: What Executives Need to Know About Member Data Exposure

NAR's 2026 Handbook overhaul transferred IDX compliance accountability to local boards. Here is what that means for MLS executive leadership — and why manual oversight can't carry the load.

MLS Compliance: What Counts as a Violation and Where They Occur

MLS Compliance: What Counts as a Violation and Where They Occur

IDX compliance violations happen across broker websites, vendor platforms, and mobile apps, often without anyone knowing. Here is what NAR's policy requires and what enforcement looks like.

Digital fraud threats targeting a multi-family apartment building through fake listings and brand impersonation.

Multifamily Rental Fraud: Three Digital Threats Operators Can't Afford to Ignore

Fake listings, brand impersonation, and unauthorized subletting are costing multi-family operators leads, revenue, and brand trust. Here is what each threat looks like and why it starts online.