Real estate influencer couple from N.J. used their following to scam investors, FBI says

May 13, 2026 - 17:14

The FBI has announced it is looking for additional victims in a federal fraud case against a New Jersey couple who built a large social media following around real estate investing. Gregory and Danielle Parker are accused of using their online presence and paid seminars to lure investors into a scheme that prosecutors say was built on lies.

According to court documents, the Parkers presented themselves as successful real estate moguls, flaunting a lifestyle of luxury cars and high-end properties on Instagram. They allegedly promised investors high returns on money used to flip houses and fund other property deals. Instead, authorities claim the couple used the funds for personal expenses, including vacations and shopping, while paying early investors with money from later victims to keep the illusion going.

The FBI has not released the total number of alleged victims or the full amount of money lost, but the investigation suggests the scheme ran for several years. The couple faces charges of wire fraud and money laundering. Federal agents are now urging anyone who attended their seminars or invested money to come forward. The case highlights a growing trend of social media personalities using their curated images of wealth to gain trust and access to other people's savings.