Property scam where criminals trick you into handing over the deed and fraudulently getting money out of the property, like using the deed for a loan and other means of securing money with your property.
Arizona Takes a Harder Line Against Deed Fraud Property ownership is one of the most significant financial milestones most people will ever reach. It represents stability, security, and often a lifetime of savings. Yet across Arizona, that security is increasingly…
Larry and Dreama Bilby thought their under-construction home in Tampa, Florida, was safe. Although they weren’t living on the property, they monitored it via home security cameras, which is how they noticed two strangers visiting the house. Later, they received a notification from their county clerk's office about a change to the deed on their home.
Dillon’s Century 21 realtor Betty Grose helped stop a fraudulent property sale when she became suspicious of a seller who insisted that no real estate signs be placed on the property.
A growing wave of land scams is hitting Maine, as scammers use fake documents to steal properties right from under unsuspecting owners.
House fraud and real estate fraud are more common than you might think. According to the FBI, 9,521 people were victims of real estate cybercrimes in 2023.
