Experts say rental properties, vacation homes and homes where the owners are deceased can be targets of home title theft.
Here are some ways to protect yourself:What is home title fraud?
Home title fraud occurs when scammers impersonate homeowners to refinance or sell a victim’s property and pocket the money.
In an email associated with Naussany Investments to CNN, a self-proclaimed scammer claimed responsibility for the attempted home title fraud.
A standard American Land Title Association (ALTA) homeowner’s policy of title insurance covers home title forgery and impersonation.
Persons:
scammers, Elvis Presley’s, David Fleck, ”, “, ” Fleck, “ It’s, Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis, Priscilla Presley, Riley Keough, Naussany, Florida notary’s, Jonathan Skrmetti, scammer, I’ve, Jeremy Miller, ” Miller, Fleck, ALTA’s, Miller
Organizations:
CNN, Naussany, Naussany Investments, New York Times, Times, Allstate, Consumer Financial
Locations:
Memphis, Tennessee, Los Angeles, Graceland, Florida, Nigeria, California, Georgia