In recent years the booming real estate market has resulted in phony real estate related schemes as well as increased mortgage fraud. Florida has gained a reputation as a location in which many of these schemes take place.  Given the fact that American as well as foreign investors have poured much money into real estate over the last few years, it seems an obvious market in which fraudsters would play especially considering the volume of activity.

Many of the victims are first time homebuyers that were improperly qualified and saddled with huge mortgages without the ability to maintain them. In other cases, people have so much equity built up in their houses that it’s a lot easier to steal with a forged document than it is to rob a bank. Drug dealers laundering their money and mortgage brokers looking to make some fast money are just two examples of the perpetrators involved in these schemes. 
 

Individuals as sell as businesses are victims of these schemes.  One of the byproducts of these schemes is that they result in severe financial hardship, often resulting in bankruptcy, foreclosure, and damage to credit ratings. Charles Levy Investigations will investigate your real estate venture before you invest.

In addition, if you feel or have already been a victim of a real estate scheme, Charles Levy Investigations can provide after purchase investigations.  These types of investigations occur when the property purchased does not appear to be the same as what was initially offered for investment or sale. The property is usually located outside the geographical area of the targeted audience.  Potential buyers may be required to pay up front for deposits, processing or brokerage of the land sale.  At best consumers buy worthless property.  At worst, they receive noting in return for their money.  There is an old saying that seeing is believing, and be wary of property or investments based solely on pictures or representations.  Consumers should be very careful when viewing property over the internet. This is very important because in many instances these properties or investments do not exist. Through investigation we can gather supporting documentation for possible legal action in these types of cases, which could lead to possible recovery of some or all of your investment. 

Some of these types of investigations could result in your case being eligible to be prosecuted under the RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization) act which is a federal crime.  In addition some investigations may qualify your case for class action status.