A couple got shocked messages from friends asking if they were moving. Nope, a scammer had put their home on Zillow.

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• Jamey and Lauren Bertram's house, worth over $1 million, was posted on Zillow without their consent.
• A scammer listed the house for just $10,000, asking interested buyers to wire $200 to secure a tour.
• Some scammers can target eager buyers in a housing market with few reasonably priced homes for sale.

Picture waking up one day to find your inbox flooded and doorbell ringing with eager buyers all clamoring to purchase your home.