Scammers fraudulently sell land in Maine, leading to calls for felony deed fraud charges and stricter penalties.
Scammers in Maine are fraudulently selling land without owners' knowledge, prompting calls for stronger protections against deed fraud. Victims in York County have lost properties without consent. State Senator Henry Ingwersen has proposed a bill to make deed fraud a felony and impose stricter penalties. Landowners are advised to set up notifications with the Registrar's Office to monitor incoming deed requests.
March 16, 2024
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