Property Frauds

Fraudsters may pose as property owners or authorized agents, using stolen identities or false credentials to conduct fraudulent transactions.

Involves manipulating property titles or records to misrepresent ownership, enabling fraudsters to sell properties they don’t legally own.

Sellers might misrepresent the condition, size, or legal status of a property to inflate its value or mislead buyers.

False or misleading property advertisements, promising unrealistic returns or offering non-existent properties, aimed at deceiving potential buyers.

Illegal occupation or seizure of land by force, misrepresentation, or fraudulent means, leading to disputes over ownership.

Involves fraudulent sale or transfer of land where forged or fake documents are used to deceive buyers or claim false ownership of property.

Fraudsters might create counterfeit title deeds or alter existing ones to misrepresent ownership.

Using forged or fake powers of attorney to sell properties without the owner’s consent.

Scammers might create counterfeit documents, including fake sale deeds, property titles, or ownership certificates, to deceive buyers or sellers.

Occurs when a property is sold to multiple buyers by unscrupulous sellers, leading to legal disputes and financial losses for the purchasers.

Investment schemes that promise high returns in real estate, often without proper documentation or legal backing, can turn out to be fraudulent.