August 8, 2024
Source: Maria Sole Campinoti and Elizabeth Wolfe, for CNN
A Connecticut man was shocked to discover a $1.5 million house being built on his vacant land without his knowledge. The parcel was fraudulently sold using forged documents. This case highlights the growing threat of sophisticated real estate scams and the need for stronger safeguards in property transfers.
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2024
Source: United States Department of Justice (DOJ)
A woman in Detroit has been charged with orchestrating a scheme that stole more than 30 properties from low-income residents facing potential tax foreclosure. She allegedly conspired with others to file fraudulent quitclaim deeds transferring ownership to fake "interim owners" before selling the houses to unsuspecting buyers.
Read MoreJanuary 1, 2024
Source: Clara Cummings, for ANF
In Georgia, a homeowner's case highlights the shocking ease of deed theft and wrongful foreclosure. Fraudsters allegedly forged documents to secretly sell his house at auction. Experts blame lax oversight, lack of ID verification for deed filing, and Georgia's "non-judicial" system that only involves courts after the fact.
Read MoreDecember 12, 2023
Source: Karla Ray, for WFTV
A Florida family discovered their deceased father's home had been stolen via a forged quitclaim deed transferred to a suspicious company while he was battling cancer. This deed fraud scam, which exploits lax recording requirements, is increasingly common and costly to undo, experts warn.
Read MoreAugust 8, 2023
Source: Brooklyn District Attorney Office
A man faces up to nine years in prison for an alleged $775,000 deed fraud scheme targeting homeowners in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Bushwick, and Park Slope. Using false IDs and fraudulent LLCs, he filed phony deeds and mortgage documents to illegally obtain loans on properties, funneling the money into his own accounts with help from imposters posing as the other party in fake closings.
Read MoreMarch 3, 2024
Source: Nigel Jaquiss, for Willamette Week
A retiree in California nearly lost his childhood home in Oregon to a brazen deed theft scam after a stranger changed the locks and filed a forged deed claiming he purchased the house for less than half its market value, putting him in a position to quickly sell or mortgage the property. The victim is working to legally restore his title.
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Equity Protect acknowledges that some advertised services may exaggerate the threat of deed and title fraud. Our aim is to provide accurate information about the evolving risks of seller impersonation and deed fraud. While it is true that the overall incidence of home title theft is relatively low, certain factors can increase the likelihood of a property owner becoming a victim of seller impersonation and deed fraud. Our data suggests that while 25% of people nationwide may be at high risk for title fraud, among our premium users, 1 in 11 have faced actual fraud attempts, with all affected properties (excluding family disputes) classified as high-risk. The risk assessment offered is based on current fraud attempts, evolving tactics, and statistics from reputable sources such as the American Land Title Association (ALTA), which recently shared that 28% of title companies experiencing at least one incident of seller impersonation fraud in 2023. We strive to educate the public about genuine vulnerabilities while dispelling misconceptions. Users should be aware that while we provide valuable insights, individual circumstances may vary, and our services should be considered as part of a comprehensive approach to property protection.