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Escrow Abuse in the Spotlight: What the McKenna Case Means for Real Estate Professionals

Escrow Abuse in the Spotlight: What the McKenna Case Means for Real Estate Professionals

by Nathan S. Pierce | Mar 26, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, Uncategorized

The recent sentencing of New York real estate attorney Bryan McKenna is more than just another fraud headline—it’s a cautionary story that hits directly at the core of the real estate industry: trust in escrow and fiduciary responsibility. The Case, Simplified...
Chicago Housing Authority Commissioner Accused of Section 8 Voucher Fraud

Chicago Housing Authority Commissioner Accused of Section 8 Voucher Fraud

by Phil Hall | Mar 25, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

An internal investigation by the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) has determined Commissioner Debra Parker has committed housing voucher fraud. WBEZ reports Parker, who has served on the CHA board since 2018, has participated in the Housing Choice Voucher program (also...
11 Arrested for Running Fraud Ring Targeting Elderly California Homeowners

11 Arrested for Running Fraud Ring Targeting Elderly California Homeowners

by Phil Hall | Mar 23, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Eleven defendants have been arrested for running a real estate crime ring that stole the identities of elderly homeowners for title deed theft and loan fraud. According to the indictment, between January 2021 to May 2023 the fraudsters obtained the personal...
NY Attorney General Files Fraud Lawsuit Against Home Improvement Company Attyx

NY Attorney General Files Fraud Lawsuit Against Home Improvement Company Attyx

by Phil Hall | Mar 18, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against the home improvement company Attyx, formerly known as SUNco, along with its co-CEOs and its lending partners companies Solar Mosaic and WebBank for allegedly defrauding homeowners with false promises...
Vietnam Bank to Auction Assets of Convicted Real Estate Mogul Behind Nation’s Largest Fraud Case

Vietnam Bank to Auction Assets of Convicted Real Estate Mogul Behind Nation’s Largest Fraud Case

by Phil Hall | Mar 17, 2026 | International Real Estate News, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The Vietnamese bank at the center of that nation’s largest fraud case is preparing to auction a portfolio of assets belonging to convicted real estate tycoon Truong My Lan. The Japan Times is reporting Saigon Commercial Bank is planning to hire an auction firm to...
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