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South Carolina Real Estate Fraudster to Serve Federal and State Prison Terms

South Carolina Real Estate Fraudster to Serve Federal and State Prison Terms

by Phil Hall | Jul 24, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A South Carolina woman who defrauded investors with a phony residential development will be serving both federal and state prison terms. Samantha A. Nottingham pleaded guilty on Tuesday to financial identity fraud, financial transaction card fraud, obtaining goods...
Real Estate Agent with Podcast Following Sentenced for Ponzi Scheme

Real Estate Agent with Podcast Following Sentenced for Ponzi Scheme

by Phil Hall | Jul 23, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

An Ohio real estate agent who gained an online following through his podcasts and social media messaging was sentenced to six years in federal prison for orchestrating a real estate Ponzi scheme that absorbed over $7.3 million from at least 63 victims nationwide....

Sen. Lee, Conservative Pundit Duped by Fake Powell Resignation Letter

by Phil Hall | Jul 22, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A fake letter designed to give the appearance that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell was resigning was posted and later deleted on social media by Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and conservative commentator Benny Johnson. CNBC reports the letter was addressed to “The...
DC Man Sentenced for Stealing Homes with Fraudulent Deeds

DC Man Sentenced for Stealing Homes with Fraudulent Deeds

by Phil Hall | Jul 22, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A District of Columbia resident was sentenced to 11.5 years in prison for his role a scheme where stolen residential property was used to generate more than $850,000 in fraudulent loans. According to the charges brought against him, Jeffrey M. Young-Bey Young-Bey...
Toronto Lawyer Charged with Multiple Fraud Counts Involving Real Estate Transactions

Toronto Lawyer Charged with Multiple Fraud Counts Involving Real Estate Transactions

by Phil Hall | Jul 18, 2025 | Current News & Events, International Real Estate News, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A Toronto lawyer is facing multiple fraud charges tied to alleged to multiple real estate transactions. The Toronto Police Service arrested and charged Singa Bui, a partner at the now-defunct Cartel & Bui LLP, 24 counts of fraud over $5,000, 17 counts of criminal...
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