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Two Ways to Avoid Having Your House Deed Stolen by Fraudsters

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nbc10 investigatorsFebruary 23, 2022 11:46 pm

Two Ways to Avoid Having Your House Deed Stolen by Fraudsters

Stealing houses in Philadelphia, by fraudsters fabricating notarized deeds, spiked in 2018 and 2019. Fewer fake deed transfers occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. But records officials believe the danger is still real for homeowners. NBC10 investigative reporter Danny Freeman has the details.

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Two Ways to Avoid Having Your House Deed Stolen by Fraudsters

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