Imagine suddenly losing your home—one you might have owned and lived in for decades—including all the equity you’ve built up over the years and perhaps even your life’s savings.
Deed fraud—also known as title theft—happens when a scammer illegally seizes ownership of a home through forgery, identity theft, persuasion, or coercion. Here’s how the scam works, how to best avoid it, and what to do if you’ve become victimized.
Learn more in the article “How Criminals Use Title Theft to Take People’s Homes.”
