Alarm sounded over quitclaim deed fraud – Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly

Turner measure to combat deed fraud passes Senate

SPRINGFIELD – In order to combat fraud, State Senator Doris Turner passed a measure through the Senate that would create an alert system to notify property owners when a deed or instrument has been filed on their property. “People work hard to be able to say they own a property in their name,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “This legislation would ensure your hard-earned property is protected from common scam tactics and deception.” Senate Bill 15…

Alarm sounded over quitclaim deed fraud – Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly

The Boston division of the FBI has issued a warning to property owners and real estate agents in Rhode Island, Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire about a steady increase in reports of quitclaim deed fraud. According to the FBI, the proliferation of remote closings since the pandemic has made real estate transactions more vulnerable to