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Brooklyn Real Estate Investor and Former New York State Judge Charged with Wire Fraud Conspiracy

Brooklyn Real Estate Investor and Former New York State Judge Charged with Wire Fraud Conspiracy

by Phil Hall | May 13, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A Brooklyn real estate investor and a former New York State judge were indicted on charges of wire fraud conspiracy for running schemes that defrauded millions of dollars from investors. Sam Sprei – who is also known as “Yechiel Sprei,” “Shimon Sprei,” and “Eli...
Influencer Couple Indicted for Running Real Estate Investment Scam

Influencer Couple Indicted for Running Real Estate Investment Scam

by Phil Hall | May 13, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A New Jersey couple who gained prominence as real estate influencers were indicted for allegedly running an investment scam that took investors’ money with a promise to receive high returns on Cleveland-area real estate property developments. A federal grand jury...
VendorAbuse.com Debuts Florida HOA Watchlist

VendorAbuse.com Debuts Florida HOA Watchlist

by Phil Hall | May 8, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

VendorAbuse.com, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered consumer complaint platform, has launched its Florida HOA Watchlist and published a report on Florida House Bill 1203’s impact on the state’s homeowners associations. Florida House Bill 1203, which became law on...
Indiana Man Convicted of Attempted Deed Theft

Indiana Man Convicted of Attempted Deed Theft

by Phil Hall | May 4, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

An Indiana man was found guilty of trying to use forged documents to sell a home he did not own. The Star Press reports 27-year-old Phoenix Mathis Hale was found guilty by a jury of fraud, attempted theft, counterfeiting and possession of meth. Hale was arrested in...
Portland Duo Sentenced for Running Real Estate Investment Fraud Scheme

Portland Duo Sentenced for Running Real Estate Investment Fraud Scheme

by Phil Hall | May 1, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The owners of a Portland real estate investment firm received prison sentences for coordinating a $17 million multi-year fraud scheme. According to court documents, Robert D. Christensen and Anthony M. Matric told individual investors that they would use their...
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