# Could home transactions become a new money-laundering tool for criminals?

- Source: HousingWire
- Published: 2026-10-21T15:59:32+00:00
- Category: Local
- Original: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/earnest-money-scam-warning/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/could-home-transactions-become-a-new-money-laundering-tool-for-crimina-ddeedf/

Kentucky broker says a 5% deposit promise and delayed funds raised laundering concerns

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