Analysis of the typical identity of victims of real estate fraud

The article is devoted to the analysis of the personality characteristics of victims of fraud with real estate. The author considers the characteristic features of fraud in the field of real estate turnover; analyzes judicial practice; examines the signs (socio-demographic, moral-psychological, socio-psychological) and personal characteristics of fraud victims. It is determined that the behavior of the victim is always associated with her personal qualities. In conclusion, the criteria by which the classification of victims of real estate fraud is carried out (relationship with the criminal), the behavior of the victim before and during the commission of fraud, gender, age and other personal characteristics of the victim are highlighted. According to the results of the study, it was concluded that in real estate transactions, the participation of a notary is necessary to reduce the percentage of fraud cases.