FOX13 Memphis

Police say thieves used quit claim deeds to steal homes; here's how you can know if someone's trying to steal yours

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Police say crooks forged signatures to steal two homes in Memphis. Unfortunately, this crime can happen to anyone. So FOX13 examined the county's tools that people can use to protect ...
WABI-TV

Deed theft is on the rise, FBI warns: Here’s how to protect yourself

Maine (WABI) - Owning a home or a piece of land is the American Dream. But for some, that dream can become a nightmare if they have fallen victim to fraudsters known as “title pirates.” The FBI is ...
Seacoastonline.com

NH property owners warned about quit claim deed fraud: Here's how it works

CONCORD — Attorney General John Formella urges real estate owners to be diligent amid reports of quit claim deed fraud in New Hampshire. Deed fraud occurs when scammers forge documents in order to ...
Concord Monitor

Attorney General warns: Quit-claim deed fraud can take your house from under you

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story first ran in September 2024. On June 1, the Attorney General’s office issued another alert about this problem spreading in New Hampshire. Consider this scenario: You go away ...