Welcome to another episode of the Clear to Close Podcast! Today, your hosts, Josh Thomson, CEO of TechneTitle, and Trey Barrowman, COO, dive into a critical topic in the home buying landscape: deed fraud. In this first of two-part series, Josh and Trey explore what deed fraud is, how fraudsters choose their victims, and, most importantly, what steps you can take to prevent and address this issue. They'll also share essential tools for spotting fraud and explain how a homeowner’s policy can protect your home. Don't miss this informative and eye-opening episode!

Time Stamps & Show Notes: 

(00:00 - 00:55) Introduction

(00:56 - 03:59) What is Deed Fraud?

(04:00 - 05:46) Choosing the Target

(05:47 - 07:11) Reasons for Increase

(07:12 - 10:31) Get Notified of a Problem

(10:31 - 13:06) Prevention and Remediation

(13:07 - 15:21) Paid Tools vs Free Tools

(15:22 - 18:25) Homeowners Policy

(18:26 - 19:07) Closing