REFAT Ventura County Real Estate Fraud Advisory Team

10/04/2026

Attempt to Commit Real Estate Fraud in Oxnard Shores Results in Conviction

VENTURA, Calif. – The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced today that Khambray Antoine Holloway (DOB 04/26/92), of Oxnard, was convicted by a jury on September 30, 2026, of filing a false or forged document to steal ownership of an Oxnard home.

Learn more: https://www.refat.org/attempt-to-commit-real-estate-fraud-in-oxnard-shores-results-in-conviction/

10/01/2026

Ma Family Criminal Enterprise Convicted in Money Laundering through real estate and s*x operations.

Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that four members of a family-run criminal enterprise were convicted by a jury for their involvement in the operation of illicit massage businesses, commercial s*x operations and the laundering of proceeds through financial institutions, real estate and other assets.

Read More:
https://www.refat.org/ma-family-criminal-enterprise-convicted-in-money-laundering-through-real-estate-and-s*x-operations/

VENTURA, Calif. – Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that four members of a family-run criminal enterprise were convicted by a jury for their involvement in the operation of illicit massage businesses, commercial s*x operations and the laundering of proceeds through fi...

07/05/2026

Happy 4th of July.

05/26/2026

05/23/2026

Real estate fraud is an ongoing threat in our community. Whether you are buying, selling, or refinancing, safeguarding your transaction requires vigilance and due diligence.

To protect yourself and your assets, work with trusted professionals. Always verify the identity and credentials of real estate agents, notaries, and lenders before signing any documents.

Key Prevention Steps:

1) Verify Licenses: Cross-check professional credentials with official California state registries.

2) Confirm Instructions: Always verify wire transfer details directly with your trusted contacts via a known, verified phone number.

3) Stay Alert: Report any suspicious activities, rushed deadlines, or pressure tactics to the Ventura County District Attorney's Real Estate Fraud Unit.

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Real Estate Fraud Advisory Team Ventura County “ Our mission is to prevent, detect and report real estate fraud.” The Real Estate Fraud Advisory Team (REFAT) is a unique collaboration between the Ventura County District Attorney’s Real Estate Fraud Unit. REFAT actively investigates and prosecu...

05/01/2026

Prevent fraudulent schemes, detect them when they occur, and report them for investigation. For more info, visit www.refat.org

Real Estate Fraud Advisory Team Ventura County “ Our mission is to prevent, detect and report real estate fraud.” The Real Estate Fraud Advisory Team (REFAT) is a unique collaboration between the Ventura County District Attorney’s Real Estate Fraud Unit. REFAT actively investigates and prosecu...

04/03/2026

Word from one of our sponsors at the 2026 REFAT Symposium

03/31/2026

Janet Sprissler, REFAT Director at the 2026 REFAT Symposium