Attorney Andre Clark Discusses How Ownership Of Your House Can Be Stolen From You Without Your Knowledge!
Home title fraud is easy, Los Angeles attorney Andre Clark explains: someone can prepare a grant or quitclaim deed in your name, have a shady notary notarize it, and record it—transferring your property to a stranger. Title companies confirm the prior owner but not that the signature is really yours. Owners often notice only through an odd property-tax bill.
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Answered by Andre Clark · Los Angeles / San Bernardino County, CA
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Is home title fraud real?
Yes, and it's alarmingly easy: someone can prepare a grant or quitclaim deed in your name, have it notarized, and record it, transferring your property to a stranger.
What role does a notary play in title fraud?
A shady notary can notarize a forged deed, giving the fraudulent transfer the appearance of legitimacy so it can be recorded.
How do owners usually discover title fraud?
Owners often notice only through an odd property-tax bill, since title companies confirm the prior owner but not that the signature is really yours.
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