Title Theft
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Learn how to safeguard your property from title theft. Liberty Title & Escrow provides expert guidance, title insurance, and peace of mind for homeowners nationwide.
Your property is one of your most valuable assets. Don’t leave it vulnerable to fraud or unauthorized claims. Liberty Title & Escrow helps you secure your home with expert title protection and insurance.
What Is Title Theft?
Title theft (also called deed fraud or home title fraud) is a type of real‑estate crime where someone illegally transfers ownership of your property into their own name—without your knowledge or permission. Once they appear as the “owner” in public records, they can:
-take out mortgages or home‑equity loans
-sell the property to an unsuspecting buyer
-rent out the home
How Title Theft Works
Criminals typically follow this pattern:
- Steal or gather your personal information
Often via:
- data breaches
- phishing
- malware
- stolen mail
- public records
- Forge your signature on a deed
Usually a quitclaim deed, because it is easier to manipulate.
They may also use fake or complicit notaries.
- Record the fake deed with the county
Most U.S. recording offices do not verify whether the transfer is legitimate—they simply check formatting and notarization.
- Commit financial fraud
Once the forged deed is recorded, the thief appears as the legal owner and can:
- pull out equity
- sell the property
- refinance
Victims often do not discover the fraud for months, sometimes not until foreclosure notices appear.
Common Warning Signs of Title Theft
According to real‑estate law sources, look out for:
-Mortgage or loan statements for accounts you didn’t open
-Notices of foreclosure on a home with no delinquent payments
-Utility bills or tax bills suddenly stop arriving
-Your property appears online for sale or rent without your knowledge
Who Is Most at Risk?
Fraudsters tend to target:
-Homes with no mortgage (paid‑off property)
-Elderly homeowners
-Out‑of‑state owners
-Vacant or rental properties
How Liberty Title & Escrow Protects You
We understand the importance of keeping your home safe and that is why we are offering you a FREE upgrade on your title insurance policy
