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 ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Home title fraud has become a hot topic in recent months, with a wave of alarming TV commercials warning homeowners of the growing threat. The idea that someone could steal ...

This real estate inquiry started like most do: A seller reached out over email, expressing interest in putting up a piece of vacant land for sale, recalls Katie Hanner, a licensed realtor and broker ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...