The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office has issued a consumer alert warning residents about fraudulent schemes targeting property owners through deceptive quitclaim deed practices. This alert highlights the importance of understanding legitimate quitclaim deed uses versus fraudulent schemes designed to steal property or money from unsuspecting homeowners.
As property transfer experts, we believe it’s crucial that property owners understand both the legitimate uses of quitclaim deeds and how to protect themselves from fraudulent schemes that exploit these legal documents.
“We’ve seen a significant increase in consumers contacting us after being approached by scammers claiming to offer property transfer services,” said a spokesperson for Deeds.com, a leading provider of legal document services. “Legitimate quitclaim deed transfers involve careful preparation, proper legal review, and transparency about all terms and consequences. When someone pressures you to sign immediately or promises unrealistic benefits, those are major red flags that indicate potential fraud.”
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