FBI warns of surge in home title theft fraud, costing Americans over $62 million since 2019.

The FBI warns of rising quit claim deed fraud, or home title theft, in New England, where fraudsters use forged documents to transfer property ownership illegally. Victims have lost millions; from 2019 to 2023, over 2,300 Americans lost nearly $62 million. The FBI advises monitoring property records, setting up alerts, and verifying identities to prevent such scams. Victims are urged to report fraud at www.ic3.gov.

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