12/28/2023
Deed fraud prevention
Hey, homeowners and future homeowners! 🏡 Listen up, because what I’m about to share is super important.
You know how you lock your doors at night? Well, you’ve got to lock down your property deeds too! Deed fraud is no joke, and I’m here to spill the tea on how to keep your property safe and sound. 📑🔒
One common example of Deed fraud is when a scammer forges the homeowner’s signature to transfer the property deed, then sells the property or takes out a mortgage. By the time the real owner realizes, the scammer is gone, and the owner is left sorting out a legal mess to reclaim their property
Here are my tips to prevent deed fraud:
1️⃣ Double-Check Records – Regularly review your property records to make sure everything’s on the up and up
2️⃣ Use a Trusted Title Company – Do your homework before you hand over the deed.
3️⃣ Alert Notifications – Some counties offer alert services that notify you of any changes to your property records
4️⃣ Be Alert for Scam Signs – If something smells fishy, it probably is!
Let’s keep that dream home a dream and not a nightmare, shall we?