02/03/2026
🚨 Title Pirates Are on the Prowl! 🏴☠️
We’re sharing an important industry alert that every property owner — especially owners of vacant land — should read.
According to a recent Realtor® Magazine article, scammers known as “title pirates” are increasingly targeting unmonitored and vacant properties by filing fraudulent deeds and transferring ownership without the real owner’s consent. These criminals can then attempt to sell, rent, or even borrow money against a property that isn’t theirs.
📊 Key takeaways:
• Vacant land accounts for the majority of title fraud cases — far more than owner-occupied homes.
• Scammers often use forged documents, fake IDs, and remote closings to pull off these schemes.
• Title companies, REALTORS®, and state legislators are pushing new safeguards — like alert systems and title freeze programs — to help combat this trend.
🔍 What you can do:
✔️ Stay vigilant — especially if you own vacant or out-of-state land
✔️ Make sure your title company uses strong identity verification processes
✔️ Ask about property monitoring and alert options for your title
Your peace of mind matters. If you have questions about title protection, title insurance, or how we can help safeguard your property, we’re here for you. 👇
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Real estate pros beware: You and your clients can get duped.