From what you have written with respect tothe real estate that was assisting you in purchasing a property (selling agent) his or her conduct was negligent at best warranting a possible complaint with your state's department of real estate.Since you did not close the transaction there was no actual fraud. As to attempted theft, such is a criminal matter and what you have described is a situation warranting an administrative complaint against the real estate agent you were dealing with. I recommend that you consult further with a real estate attorney as to what transpired for further advice as to how you may wish to proceed concerning this agent.