Scammers can target anyone, even a real estate agent

Question: My husband, a newly licensed real estate agent, is being scammed. His current client is a homebuyer who wants to move to San Jose. I saw their text message and emails. It isn’t reassuring. The exchanges are about investing in crypto. Each time my husband emailed a new listing to this client, the homebuyer changed the subject back to crypto. What’s more alarming, the homebuyer wants to discuss our retirement plans rather than homes for sale.

How can I persuade my husband to drop this homebuyer? My husband does not see a problem, but I sure do.

Answer: It would be best to stay vigilant — scammers prey

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