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Read articleThe Growing Threat of Real Estate Fraud
Property title fraud is on the rise across America, with devastating consequences for homeowners.
Lost to Real Estate Fraud
Americans lost over $145 million to real estate fraud in 2023 alone, according to FBI reports.
Americans Targeted
One in ten Americans have been targeted by real estate scams, with approximately 1 in 20 suffering actual financial losses.
Median Loss Per Incident
The median consumer loss in a real estate fraud incident exceeds $70,000, with some victims losing their entire property.
Why Title Fraud Is Increasing
- Digitization of property records has made them more accessible to criminals
- Rising property values create more lucrative targets for fraudsters
- Sophisticated identity theft techniques make impersonation easier
- 54% of real estate professionals encountered seller impersonation attempts in 2023
- 51.8% of real estate transactions showed indicators of wire or title fraud risk in Q4 2023
- Vacant properties and elderly homeowners are particularly vulnerable targets
The FBI Has Issued Warnings
The FBI's Boston Division recently warned of a "steady increase" in quitclaim deed fraud across New England, with thousands of victims losing millions of dollars.
"Folks across the region are having the roof pulled out from under them," the FBI Boston chief noted, describing the "significant financial and emotional toll" on victims.
Most Vulnerable Properties:
- Vacant land and second homes
- Properties owned by elderly individuals
- Homes with substantial equity
- Properties owned by LLCs or trusts
- Rental and investment properties
Real Stories, Real Consequences
Title fraud devastates lives. These are the stories of real victims who wish they had protected their property.
Brooklyn, NY
90-year-old homeowner
A 90-year-old Brooklyn homeowner was scammed into losing the deed to his house of 50+ years. He now faces eviction from the home he's owned for decades.
"It broke up the family... It took a tremendous toll on my father and myself trying to deal with this." - Victim's son
Massachusetts
1,576 victims
From 2019-2023, Massachusetts had 1,576 victims of deed fraud losing over $46 million. The FBI Boston chief noted victims suffer "a significant financial and emotional toll, including shock, anger, and even embarrassment."
"Folks across the region are having the roof pulled out from under them." - FBI Boston Division
The Devastating Impact of Title Fraud
Emotional Toll
- Loss of home and security
- Shock, anger, and embarrassment
- Stress of legal uncertainty
- Family conflict and breakdown
- Ongoing fear of recurrence
Financial Consequences
- Loss of property equity or entire home
- Legal fees to quiet title ($10,000+)
- Months or years of legal battles
- Damaged credit from fraudulent loans
- Inability to sell or refinance during dispute
Don't Wait Until It's Too Late
Unlike credit card fraud that banks quickly resolve, home title theft can jeopardize your literal home and life savings. The emotional and financial toll can last for years.
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| Prevents title theft before it occurs | Prevents mortgage fraud before it occurs | Prevents rental scams | Attaches owner's identity to real property | Alerts owner if someone views title ◊ | Lifetime protection | One time fee †† | Protects real property owned by entities (e.g., LLC ) |
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Real estate crimes:
Annual review and growth trends exposed:
Because identity theft has been sharply increasing and will continue to increase, it's inevitable that real property theft has also been rising significantly and will continue to rise significantly.
This chart derived from a report that delves into real estate crimes, offering a detailed analysis of its occurrences and growth patterns. From fraudulent schemes to property scams and illicit activities, it uncovers the various forms of criminal behavior impacting the real estate sector.
Statistics on the growth of real estate crime 2019 - 2023
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Proven Effectiveness
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Testimonials from real estate professionals
BEG
Mortgage Lender
"LandLock has improved our due diligence process. The ability to quickly verify property ownership through their Certificate of Identity© system has reduced our processing times and lowered our risk exposure. It's particularly useful in refinancing situations where fraud risk is higher. We've started offering preferential rates to borrowers who use LandLock. Also, when property owners sign up with LandLock, our collateral is protected."
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Real Estate Attorney
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E. Abstract Services
Title Insurance Agency
"As a title company, we've seen our fair share of fraud attempts. LandLock has been a game-changer for us. It adds an extra layer of security that gives both our company and our clients peace of mind. The recorded Warning Pages© significantly reduced the number of fraudulent title transfer attempts that we've encountered. It's become an integral part of our risk management strategy."
MMC
Property Management Company
"LandLock has streamlined our real estate transactions. With LandLock, potential buyers, lenders, and tenants can easily verify that they are dealing with the true property owner."
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