Let’s talk seller impersonation fraud. While this scam has been nationwide for a few years now, it is likely to become more prevalent as we head into 2026. So, how does it work, and what should everyone in real estate know about it? 

It starts with a phone call or an email. A “seller” wants to unload a vacant lot quickly, and the price looks like a bargain. But behind the scenes, it’s a criminal posing as the property owner, and by the time anyone realizes, the money is gone.

Also known as vacant lot fraud, this scheme has become one details ⇒

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