Tag: quitclaim deed fraud

  • Rising Quitclaim Deed Fraud in Florida: FBI Warnings, Local Alert Systems, and What You Can Do

    quitclaim deed florida fraud and prevention

    Florida has seen a sharp rise in property fraud over the last several years, with a particular increase in quitclaim deed-related scams. In many cases, fraudsters forge quitclaim deeds, file them with unsuspecting county recorders, and effectively steal properties. According to recent warnings from the FBI and Florida Realtors, these crimes — often referred to as “home title theft” — have affected tens of thousands of property owners nationwide, with significant activity right here in Florida. Fortunately, counties across the state are taking action through public awareness campaigns and title alert systems to combat this threat.

    This article explores the growing crisis of quitclaim deed fraud in Florida, highlighting the FBI’s recent findings, specific county-level initiatives like those in Polk and St. Johns, and practical steps Floridians can take to protect their homes.

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  • Arizona Fights Back Against Rising Quitclaim Deed Fraud as Criminals Target Vulnerable Homeowners

    Quitclaim Deed Fraud in Arizona

    State Implements New Protections After 65 Cases Reported Since 2021

    PHOENIX — Arizona homeowners are facing an escalating threat from sophisticated criminals who exploit quitclaim deeds to steal properties, prompting state officials to implement new safeguards and educational requirements to combat what one attorney general called theft of “life savings.”

    Since January of 2021, the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has received 65 complaints from homeowners, claiming their home was no longer in their name after someone fraudulently forged their signature on a warranty deed and filed it with the county recorder. In many cases, the criminal quickly sold the home and took off with the money, according to the Arizona Attorney General’s Office.

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