The Attorney General’s Office is warning property owners and real estate agents about an increase in reports of quit-claim deed fraud, in which unsuspecting owners have no idea their land has been ...
While many scams are focused on collecting money or information through fake websites and suspicious emails, others involve a much larger target: property. Officials have recently been warning both ...
Real estate investor, property owner put together the pieces to help stop the scam. Here's what you need to know to prevent ...
Homeowners need to be aware of house title theft, a type of fraud that threatens an individual’s ownership of their home. Property fraud in general is a costly problem. The FBI reports that in 2024, ...
In the digital age, securing your home title has become a crucial step in protecting your property from fraud. However, before you decide to lock your home title, it’s essential to understand the ...
EquityProtect, a leading innovator in real estate fraud prevention and data security, is partnering with real estate brokerages nationwide to provide homeowners protection from title theft. Through ...
Scammers have found new ways to defraud homebuyers as more real estate transactions move online. Photo courtesy Getty Images. Each week, the Silicon Valley Association of Realtors (SILVAR) shares ...
Question: My neighbor recently purchased a title monitoring service and she is insisting that I should do the same. She said that her sister recently found out that someone had stolen the title to her ...
HARRISBURG, Pa., June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With growing concern about the threat of property title and deed fraud, the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors ® is urging property owners to remain ...
The ads are pretty frightening. They claim a crook could steal your home with nothing but a bit of paperwork. “You don’t check your home title every 24 hours. That’s all the time criminals need to ...
An uneven real estate cycle, rising fraud and faster transaction timelines are reshaping how underwriters assess defects and ...
Criminals who commit home title theft try to take ownership of someone's home under false pretenses. Title thieves may forge signatures or pressure homeowners to sign over their title. Protect ...