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Title Pirates

Nov 23, 2024 · 25m
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  • Real estate developer Gina Leto discovered a critical problem $800,000 into construction when her lawyer revealed her property title had been compromised.
  • A new class of criminals called 'Title Pirates' exploit messy systems of title documentation and transfer to commit fraud in real estate transactions.
  • Despite extensive paperwork and verification in property sales, vulnerabilities in the title system create significant security risks for property owners.

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