Homeowners can receive a free service from the county recorder's office to protect themselves from title fraud otherwise ...
Ohio case highlights rising elder fraud risks: A scammer’s attempt to steal home equity through a reverse mortgage was thwarted. SmartPolicy technology stopped the crime: EquityProtect’s system locked ...
Let’s talk seller impersonation fraud. While this scam has been nationwide for a few years now, it is likely to become more prevalent as we head into 2026. So, how does it work, and what should ...
A Cle Elum-area resident nearly fell victim to a $700,000 wire fraud scheme, highlighting the need for awareness and vigilance.
Property deed fraud is a rapidly growing crime in Palm Beach County, with cases increasing from four to 180 in two years. County Clerk Mike Caruso is urging residents to sign up for a free property ...
EquityProtect's SmartPolicy technology successfully prevented a title theft attempt targeting an elderly Columbus homeowner this summer. The system flagged a suspicious reverse mortgage request, ...
It didn’t take long for Lauren Albrecht to start seeing red flags. “It’s women’s intuition,” Albrecht, the president of Florida Title and Trust said. “I just felt something was off.” Once her title ...
ONTARIO, N.Y. – “It’s abundantly evident this was a case of fraud. The level of ineptitude at every level has been amazing,” said Ron Harder, who discovered he no longer owns the piece of land on ...
Retirees who own a home or land must be aware of a growing risk. Over 79% of seniors are homeowners, with a median equity of $250,000 for those 65 and older. FBI warns retirees to monitor property ...
A Scottsdale homeowner came within a signature or two of losing his house to strangers who, police say, never owned it. The ...
ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - Fraud and scams targeting seniors are on the rise, costing Americans nearly $5 billion last year alone. TARCOG is hosting a Fraud and Scam Summit to help the community recognize ...