Discovering a Title Change on Your Property: Essential Steps to Take
Discovering that the title to your property has been changed without your consent can be alarming and stressful. Title fraud can have serious implications if not addressed promptly. Here are the basic steps to follow if you find yourself in this situation: Confirm the...
Dunedin man discovers his house was stolen through deed fraud
Dunedin man discovers his house was stolen through deed fraudby: Shannon Behnken Posted: Feb 23, 2023 / 06:40 PM EST DUNEDIN, Fla. (WFLA) — John Whitt Jenkins is thankful to have his Dunedin house back after he discovered someone quietly filed public documents,...
Florida Focus: Protect yourself from identity thieves using fraudulent deeds
Recently, we have seen a significant increase in deed fraud in Southwest Florida. Deed, or title fraud, is the transfer and recording of a real estate deed without the knowledge or consent of the property owner. Criminals often target vacant or vacation properties....