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Michigan Woman Charged in $200,000 Real Estate Fraud

10/15/2025

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Amanda Escalante-Lopez, 28, of Pontiac, Michigan, faces 10 felony charges for an alleged real estate fraud that defrauded victims of nearly $200,000.
Prosecutors say she falsely claimed ownership of properties and collected down payments under fake land contracts.
One victim, Damne Zavala, lost $6,000 after being led to believe she was buying a home.
The scheme unraveled when a real estate agent found the properties were not in Escalante-Lopez's name.

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Amanda Escalante-Lopez, 28, of Pontiac, Michigan, faces 10 felony charges for an alleged real estate fraud that defrauded victims of nearly $200,000.
Prosecutors say she falsely claimed ownership of properties and collected down payments under fake land contracts.
One victim, Damne Zavala, lost $6,000 after being led to believe she was buying a home.
The scheme unraveled when a real estate agent found the properties were not in Escalante-Lopez's name.