Combating Title Fraud: Lender’s Blog
April 22, 2025
Title fraud is on the rise across the country, staying informed is one of the ways you can work to protect your property.
Likely, you have seen this trend in the news, where land or property is sold in a fraudulent transaction. This is most typically done as a cash sale, where the buyer is paying cash for property; likely a transaction with little due diligence such as a title search or survey and without a lender present. In this scenario, the buyer is the one experiencing fraud by paying someone for a property that they do not have the right to sell.
Monitor your property
There are ways to monitor your property to help prevent it entering a fraudulent transaction:
- If you own a lot or vacant location, check on it regularly or have neighbors check on it.
- Look for real estate signs posted on your property for example.
Sign up for deed alerts
If you want to have records for transactions on your property, sign up for deed alerts from the registry of deeds in your county. Maine property owners you can visit this website for information.
If you have additional questions, please email UCU Real Estate Servicing.
