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  • 01. What is home title theft?

    Home title theft, also known as title fraud or deed theft, occurs when someone fraudulently transfers ownership of a property without the homeowner’s knowledge or consent. The thief typically forges documents to make it appear as though they are the legitimate owner.

  • 02. How does home title theft phishing happen?

    Criminals obtain a homeowner’s personal information through phishing emails, phone calls, or other means. They may pose as legitimate entities (such as banks or government agencies) to trick the homeowner into revealing sensitive details.

  • 03. How does home title theft forgery happen?

    Using the stolen information, the thief creates fraudulent deeds or other property transfer documents. They then file these documents with the local land records office, effectively transferring ownership to themselves.

  • 04. How does home title theft happen?

    Absence of Verification: In some cases, land records offices fail to verify the authenticity of submitted documents, allowing fraudulent transfers to go unnoticed.

  • 05. What are the consequences of home title theft?

    Home title theft can result in fraudulent loans being taken out against your property without your knowledge, potentially leading to foreclosure proceedings if the thief defaults on these loans. Victims often face significant legal costs and time-consuming processes to prove rightful ownership and clear fraudulent liens or mortgages from their property records. While you won't lose physical possession of your home immediately, the financial damage and credit impact can be severe, requiring extensive documentation and legal intervention to resolve.

  • 06. How do I get a title insurance quote?

    Just contact our support department and we will ask you a few questions and then we will work on your quote and you'll receive the results by email.

  • 07. How do the quotes work?

    Our experts will research reputable providers in your area to oƯer you the best pricing and options available.

  • 08. How are you able to do a title search?

    Our proprietary software searches and maintains a vast database of recordings and public information, providing us with a comprehensive history of properties throughout the United States.

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