The FBI Warns: Home Title Theft Is On the Rise—Are You Protected?
The FBI is sounding the alarm: home title theft is growing fast—and New England is the latest hotspot. Criminals are forging documents to transfer property ownership, then selling, renting, or borrowing against homes that aren’t theirs.
They often target properties with no mortgage or vacant land, and the results are devastating. Victims are facing displacement, legal bills, and months—sometimes years—of work to restore what’s rightfully theirs.
Between 2019 and 2023, this type of fraud cost homeowners nationwide over $1.3 billion, affecting more than 58,000 people. The New England surge is just one sign of a much larger trend.
You can’t always stop this kind of fraud—but you can be ready.
If title theft or any other form of identity theft happens to you, recovery can take hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars in legal costs. That’s why a strong identity theft protection plan matters more than ever.
Zander Identity Theft Solutions includes home title fraud protection—at no extra cost.
You don’t need to purchase an overpriced, separate plan just for home title monitoring. Zander’s comprehensive coverage includes:
- Full-service identity restoration: Our team takes over the hard work of fixing the problem.
- Up to $1 million in reimbursement: Covers stolen funds and expenses tied to the theft.
How to Stay Vigilant:
- Regularly check property records online.
- Sign up for title alerts through your county, if available.
- Check on vacant properties you own and ask neighbors to report unusual activity.
- Be suspicious if utility bills stop suddenly.
For Real Estate Professionals:
- Always verify seller identities in person.
- Use certified mail to confirm address of record.
- Don’t rely solely on remote closings or generic documentation.
Home title theft is complex—but recovery doesn’t have to be. Zander’s identity theft plan protects what matters most so you’re not left fighting fraud alone.