How the 'most expensive scam in real estate' happens and how to protect yourself

Q: I am closing on a home purchase next week, and I just received an email from my title company with instructions for wiring ...

Ask a real estate pro: How can I protect against the ‘most expensive scam in real estate’?

An email that appears to be from my title company changes the directions for wiring the down payment. How can I tell if it’s ...
HousingWire

States’ deed theft protection measures tracked by new tool

EquityProtect has launched a quarterly Scorecard tracking deed theft and title fraud legislation across all 50 states, ranking them from enacted criminal penalties to no action. Sixteen states have no ...

This Pennsylvania man had to pay $3,000 to get his own home back after a 'rampant' deed fraud scam — and most victims only find out by accident

Fraudsters nearly stole dozens of Pittsburgh homes in a sneaky deed fraud scheme. Here’s what you can do to protect yours.
WMAZ

'Real estate parasites’ forge deeds to steal homes, but you can protect your property

MACON, Ga. — Marcus Lucas got quite a shock when he checked on his Elnora Drive property while in Macon for a funeral early this year. A Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning sign led to the discovery ...
AOL

5 real estate scams fueled by AI that buyers and sellers should know

If you're buying or selling a home right now, scams are no longer just a rare or distant risk; they're part of the housing market landscape. Real estate transactions involve large sums of money, tight ...
Tennessean

CROWN HILL THEATRE TO HOST BROOKLYN TOWN HALL ON DEED THEFT AWARENESS, HOMEOWNER PROTECTION, AND GENERATIONAL WEALTH

BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — As concerns surrounding deed theft, property fraud, inheritance disputes, squatting, and housing ...