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Couple Recovers 90% After Falling for Mortgage Scam

4/13/2026

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  • Lynette and Scott warned homebuyers after a fraudulent email, posing as their mortgage broker, led them to send funds to the wrong account and nearly cost their down payment.
  • They reported the incident to police, and the Orange County Sheriff's Office stressed the need for quick action in cyber fraud cases.
  • Investigators traced the funds and the couple recovered 90% of their money, while 10% was lost to Bitcoin conversion.