I see rental fraud ads on craigslist & they usually are advertising something for way less than it goes for, like others here said, if it's too good to be true beware. 

Bounced deposit check.

Bingo Fred Griffin !

This assumes that real estate fraud is rampant, which I don't think it is.  A lot of the time the agents or the clients are flakey, but usually not criminals.

Trust your gut instinct, if it smells to you do more due diligence.

Fred Griffin nailed this one!

Please read Chaper 5, paragraph 8.

See my previous responses to this question which has been asked by others.

If something tells you something that is to good to be true but won't put it on paper.

Candida Torralvo - when you feel something is not right, it's the time! Verify everything and go ahead.

Anything sounds to real to be true. Ask for proof, documentation

If it sounds too good it just might be fraud.  Be cautious.

You need to find a virtual study buddy or use the search function in this forum to see the responses previously given as this question has been asked and answered so many times.  As Patricia Kennedy responded -- this is a rare occurrence.   

Study hard.  Take lots of practice tests.  Good luck with your license examination. 

You will know it when you come across. Always be honest .

Bounced earnest money deposit. Seller refusal to return a deposit when buyer was entitled!

Any type of double talk or weak contact for large transaction can be suspect

Candida Torralvo Bait and switch

The best medicine is preventative medicine that starts with hiring reputable and well experienced agent who can walk the client through each step of the buying or selling process to avoid those situations

I've never experienced anything fraudulent.... and you probably won't either!

Soft seconds, and offering a significant amount over list price.

Use the "smell test" i.e. if it doesn't smell right, it probably is not.

Things that appear too good to be true.

If it's too good to be true...it probably is. 

If it sounds too good to be true, or if they want to avoid escrow and title.

If it seems "lucky" or "too good to be true" it is probably fraud or, at the very least, some level of dishonesty.  

A check for more than the amount needed.

Reference to an attorney in another country.

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