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Agent Safety Alert
Palm Beach County

Military Buyer Zoom Scam Warning for Real Estate Agents

This is not random spam. It is a targeted two-email scam designed to get listing agents to click a fake Zoom link, expose credentials, or install malware.

Quick Answer
If the “buyer” avoids a phone call, sends every trust document up front, asks no real questions about the property, and pushes straight to Zoom, treat it as a threat — not a lead.
Brian Wilder
In business since 1996
1,500+ homes sold in Palm Beach County
Wilder Real Estate Group
Call 561-201-4717
I have been doing this since 1996, and I almost did not catch this one. That matters. This scam is engineered to look organized, respectful, financially qualified, and urgent. It is built to bypass the exact instincts most listing agents rely on.
How This Scam Works

This is a two-step attack. The first email is not trying to close a deal. It is trying to lower your guard. The second email is where they try to collect the click.

Exact Red Flags
  • Double comma after the greeting
  • Email-only communication because they are “in service”
  • All trust documents arrive before a real conversation
  • No real questions about the property
  • Straight to Zoom
What That Link Can Actually Do

A fake Zoom link can install malware, steal credentials, and lead to account takeover across MLS, DocuSign, email, cloud systems, and financial logins.

Related Resources

Read the full blog post here: The Military Buyer Zoom Scam Targeting Real Estate Agents

Watch the YouTube Short here: YouTube Short

Share This With Your Office
This is the kind of scam that spreads because it looks professional. Send it to agents on your team, your broker, and anyone managing listings.