Deed Theft and Fraudulent Tax Lien Sales Are Spreading—Here’s How to Make Sure You Don’t Fall Victim
In This Article Because of the large sums of money involved, real estate is a fertile hunting ground for scammers, and one of the most profitable scams is spreading outwards from New York: deed theft. Landlords with free-and-clear properties are particularly vulnerable. New York’s Wake-Up Call on Deed Theft and Tax Liens New York has […]
Georgia Law Shields Homeowners from Title Theft in Real Estate Investing
HousingWire is reporting that a new law in Georgia aims to protect residents from title theft. According to the report, House Bill 1292, which became effective on January 1st, requires anyone filing a deed or mortgage to present proper ID as well as being submitted via electronic filing. “Title theft occurs when a criminal impersonates […]
A Florida couple is accused of fraudulently obtaining homes through a scam that cost less than $1.
The NY Post Reports Florida Couple Allegedly Stealing Homes with Shockingly Easy Scam The NY post is reporting that a Florida couple has been arrested and charged with stealing properties from homeowners using an amazingly easy scam that costing less than $1 to pull off. According to reports, the couple allegedly forged quitclaim deeds on […]