Épisodes

  • The New Target is You - EP 14
    Apr 16 2026

    A fake Zoom call asking for a 360° body scan. A “buyer” quietly mapping an agent’s every move. These are real scams happening right now. From deepfake identity harvesting to reconnaissance tactics, fraudsters are no longer chasing deals. They’re targeting you. Subscribe today https://firstam.us/fraud-podcast

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    14 min
  • AI on the Other End of the Line - EP 13
    Mar 18 2026

    AI voice agents are now calling businesses 24/7 and they’re no longer scripted. Kevin Tian of Doppel joins First on Fraud with a live demo, explains real-time takedowns, and previews what’s next as AI agents begin targeting each other. Subscribe today https://firstam.us/fraud-podcast

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    25 min
  • Love, Lies, and Deeds: When Romance Becomes Real Estate Fraud - EP 12
    Feb 12 2026

    Romance should be built on trust, but in real estate unchecked trust can be dangerous. In this Valentine’s Day episode of First on Fraud, Sarah and Matt unpack how partners and ex-partners use love, access, and authority to commit real estate fraud. From forged powers of attorney to romance-driven LLC scams, they share real-world cases, warning signs, and tips for real estate professionals. Subscribe today https://firstam.us/fraud-podcast

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    19 min
  • Refinance Fraud: Fast Deals, Easy Steals - EP 11
    Jan 13 2026

    Refinance fraud is surging and the stakes are massive. A new ALTA study shows refi fraud and forgery claims average $207,000. Discover how equity stripping is accelerating and why a newly introduced endorsement is the industry’s long-awaited answer to a fraud problem that directly impacts today’s transactions. Subscribe today https://firstam.us/fraud-podcast

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    21 min
  • FinSinners Part 2: Dirty Money in Real Estate and FinCEN’s Crackdown - EP 10
    Dec 9 2025

    What happens when FinSinners take their game into real estate? Former CIA officer and Treasury Special Agent John Cassara joins Sarah Frano and Matt Sager to reveal how criminals use luxury properties, shell companies, and cash deals to wash billions—and what expanded regulations mean for your business. Subscribe today https://firstam.us/fraud-podcast

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    33 min
  • FinSinners Part 1: The Basics of Money Laundering and FinCEN’s Hidden World - EP 9
    Nov 11 2025

    How do global FinSinners—from cartels to corrupt actors—use the financial system to wash trillions? Former CIA spy and Treasury agent John Cassara joins Sarah Frano and Matt Sager to expose how they exploit FinCEN rules, move billions, and why real estate pros must understand new reporting rules. Subscribe today https://firstam.us/fraud-podcast

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    35 min
  • Dead Man Deeds: Haunting Real Estate Scams - EP 8
    Oct 14 2025

    Join Sarah and Matt in this spine-chilling Halloween special where they dive into the eerie world of real estate fraud where even the deceased aren't safe from scammers. From cyber criminals in hoodies to fraudsters trolling obituaries, this episode uncovers the dark and twisted tales of how properties are stolen using the identities of the dead. Subscribe today https://firstam.us/fraud-podcast

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    14 min
  • Inside the Squatting Scam - EP 7
    Sep 9 2025

    Our hosts pull back the curtain on one of real estate’s most frustrating and misunderstood problems, squatting. From squatters sneaking into a brand-new model home to scammers using fake leases to “rent” homes they don’t own, we dig into how these schemes work, the laws (and loopholes) around squatters’ rights.

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    14 min