Today’s conversation with Shanna Terroso pulls back the curtain on the scams quietly sweeping the real estate world—from vacant-land fraud to identity spoofing to rental listings that never existed in the first place. If you've ever thought “that could never happen to me”, this episode will make you rethink your safety checklist.

Shanna shares two decades of frontline experience, practical protections every homeowner should activate immediately, and the surprising tactics scammers are using to trick even seasoned professionals. She also delves into the community-driven work her association is undertaking—and why something as simple as helping someone obtain an ID can alter the entire trajectory of their life.

Key Discussion Points

• 00:00 — Why property fraud is surging and what homeowners aren’t being told
• 01:26 — The rise of vacant-land scams and the “perfect seller” illusion
• 02:55 — Fake passports, fake IDs, and digital paperwork traps
• 03:23 — Why refusal to meet on video is a massive red flag
• 05:08 — The Connecticut case that still shocks industry veterans
• 07:11 — Why title companies now need three weeks
• 08:02 — The hidden safety app realtors should be using
• 09:48 — When your gut says no—and why you should listen
• 11:30 — Protecting your property with free county notification alerts
• 13:45 — How families can safeguard elderly or out-of-state property owners
• 14:40 — When scammers target estates and deceased individuals
• 15:35 — Why “too good to be true” is still undefeated
• 16:24 — What near-homeless outreach looks like behind the scenes
• 18:03 — Removing identification barriers and changing lives
• 19:32 — Shanna’s path into real estate leadership
• 21:53 — Volleyball coincidences and meeting her future husband
• 22:40 — Parenting, sports, and raising future leaders
• 23:54 — What the family does when they’re not at sports
• 25:34 — How to donate or get involved in community events
• 26:54 — The rental-listing scam catching tenants off guard
• 28:57 — Why “too cheap to be true” rental prices are a giant trap
• 29:22 — The new digital-currency scam targeting realtors
• 31:34 — Final advice: vigilance, intuition, and protecting your future
• 32:00 — Closing reminders + how to keep your assets safe

Whether you’re a homeowner, investor, real estate pro, or simply someone with property in the family, this episode arms you with clarity, vigilance, and a few clever prevention moves.

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