How to Avoid Real Estate Fraud

Real estate title fraud and deed theft are rising fast — and most homeowners don’t know they’re at risk. Discover exactly how criminals steal property titles, who they target, and the steps you MUST take to protect your home, land, equity, and credit. Learn more here: https://www.freedommentor.com/how-to-avoid-real-estate-fraud/

Links Mentioned:

▪️Report Fraud to the FTC: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/
▪️FTC Consumer Alert — Home Title Lock Insurance: https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2024/08/home-title-lock-insurance-not-lock-all
▪️Monitor Your Credit Report: https://www.annualcreditreport.com/protectYourIdentity.action
▪️Credit Freezes & Fraud Alerts (FTC Guide): https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/credit-freezes-and-fraud-alerts
▪️What to Do If You’re a Victim of Identity Theft (CFPB): https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-do-i-do-if-i-think-i-have-been-a-victim-of-identity-theft-en-31/
▪️FTC Identity Theft Affidavit & Recovery Plan: https://www.identitytheft.gov/
▪️Submit a Complaint to the CFPB: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/
▪️FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): https://www.ic3.gov/

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00:00 Rising Real Estate Title Fraud and Deed Theft
01:24 What is Deed Theft?
01:55 Why Criminals Commit Deed Theft
02:12 Who's Most at Risk?
04:48 How to Protect Your Home from Deed Theft
05:24 The Role of Title Insurance