Fraud can come in a number of different forms including identity fraud, investment scams, mortgage fraud and title fraud. If someone steals your cell phone you may encounter wireless fraud. Fraud means misrepresenting yourself or some fact about yourself to gain something unlawfully. Read, watch and listen to Think Glink content to learn about the different kinds of fraud and how to protect yourself.
Spyware and Identity Theft and Sam’s Stolen Credit Card Number
A couple of weeks ago, Sam had his American Express number stolen. Someone spent $285 with 1-800 Flowers, and bought other small items here and there....
Real Estate Minute: Mortgage Fraud Rises 30 Percent
Real Estate Minute with Ilyce Glink Mortgage Fraud Rises 30 percent
Real Estate Minute: Scam The IRS
Real Estate Minutes
A convicted felon says it’s easy to scam the IRS. And that should make all of us very worried.
How To File Complaint Against Real Estate Agent
A buyer is out a large sum of money due to fraud committed by a real estate agent. A complaint can be filed against the agent, but an attorney should really be used to go after this agent. It's though to know how to proceed against the agent without the help of a competent litigator.
Today on the Ilyce Glink Show
Has your child's identity been stolen? The Identity Theft Resource Center (www.idtheft.org) has some red flags you should watch out for, including: *...
Scams You’ll Face This Holiday Season
Scams abound everywhere -- on email, on the other end of your telephone, in your mailbox, and even between friends. Believe it or not, there are seaso...
Identity Theft Risk Real in Chicago
If you live, work, and vote in Chicago, the Chicago Sun-Times home page (www.suntimes.com) has to have you shaking in your voting booth. Apparently, ...
Real Estate Minute: Foreign Lottery Scams
Real Estate Minute with Ilyce Glink Foreign Lottery Scams Original Air Date: September 2006
Did Seller Know About Leaky Roof?
A home buyer moved into a new home only to find that the roof leaks. The seller had disclosed the leak, but then amended the disclosure form to say that there was no leak. A professional home inspector is key to ensuring all problems are disclosed.
Fake Appraisal Constitutes Real Estate Fraud
When you sell your home an appraiser will conduct an appraisal to help the lender determine how much of a mortgage loan to grant to the home buyer. It's illegal for a home buyer to get a mortgage in excess of the home's sale price, especially if the mortgage loan is based on an inaccurate appraisal. When the home buyer wants the home seller to return some of the mortgage loan money it may become fraud. In a situation such as this it's critical for the home seller to contact an attorney.