#housing-fraud

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US politics
fromQNS
1 week ago

AG James files landmark criminal charges after elderly Queens woman's home stolen in deed theft scheme - QNS

Two New York City residents face felonies under new deed theft law for defrauding an elderly homeowner. This marks the first indictment under the legislation.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Council tenant made to hand back keys after lying about owning a home won in a competition'

A tenant returned keys after admitting to owning a home, winning it in a competition without informing the council.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Council cracks down on multiple cases of housing fraud in Havering

Havering Council has uncovered and prevented multiple cases of housing fraud during the 2024/2025 financial year involving individuals unlawfully occupying council-owned homes, including one case where a tenant attempted to buy a property they were renting out while owning another home in the UK.
Real estate
Real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Maryland Home Sale Compromised After Family of Squatters Moves in and Changes Locks

Squatting in vacant homes is increasingly problematic, made worse by fraudsters exploiting the housing crisis.
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