Property titles can provide detailed information about your land's boundaries, structures, easements, previous owners, and other details. Perhaps most importantly, people rely on this collection of documents to prove property ownership and entitlements. Unfortunately, documents intended to prove property ownership can be manipulated if they get into the wrong hands. Learn how to safeguard your personal information to combat fraudsters.

According to the FBI, there were more than 11,000 reported cases of real estate fraud in 2021, resulting in $350 million of financial losses. Property title fraud was just one of these crimes. This scam happens when a fraudster steals your personal information and transfers the deeds of one of your real estate assets into their name. Then, they might sell your property or use it as equity when applying for credit. It can have devastating consequences. Understand the most common scams involving p...