“Title fraud is a scam that involves criminals stealing your home, then borrowing against it or selling it behind your back,” the company’s website says. “Your home and hard-earned equity can be ...

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, ...

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 ...

With real estate fraud becoming more sophisticated, the title insurance industry has taken a transformative step to protect consumers and redefine what it means to protect a home in today’s ...

Currently, the only way to reverse a fraudulent deed in Maine is to go to court. The commission proposes allowing an attorney ...

State Rep. Scot Matayoshi will propose legislation allowing the Bureau of Conveyances to revoke a deed if a notary confirms ...

Real estate experts warn that deed theft is exploding across Northeast markets, with vacant land being the primary target.

A heartbroken family who had their Queens home stolen through a flashy real estate agent’s deed fraud scheme fought through tears at sentencing Wednesday — and then were outraged at the convicted ...

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas House on Tuesday passed new legislation to combat deed fraud in the state. Senate Bill 15 gives county clerks more power to raise alarms when thieves file fraudulent deeds ...

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 ...