(NewsNation) — Unsuspecting homeowners are discovering their properties have been sold out from under them in a scam that authorities say is becoming more common: Quitclaim deed fraud. The scheme, ...

A new system in Montgomery County could prevent your home from being stolen via quit claim deed fraud. A new prevention protocol known as the “Fraud Pre-Check” system will make it harder for scammers ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Newly-appointed Jefferson County Clerk David Yates did not offer specific solutions to quitclaim deed fraud when pressed about the issue following his appointment on Friday. Several ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Dorothy Tarpin bought her Parkland neighborhood home over 50 years ago. But in June, someone obtained it through a quitclaim deed—a process usually used when friends or family take ...

Why many Detroit homeowners are vulnerable to people stealing their homes through fraudulent or forged property records.

While it’s not common, real estate deed fraud is on the rise across Indiana and the United States. Our definition comes from the FBI: “Deed fraud often involves identity theft where criminals will use ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Imagine having a home or property you own sold without your knowledge. It's a scam called "quit claim deed fraud," and it's ...

Why would someone want to steal your property title? The answer is simple: financial gain. Someone with a stolen title might attempt to take a loan out against your property or even sell the home and ...