Broward property appraiser offers free new program to prevent title fraud
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BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – Companies charge hundreds and hundreds of dollars a year for a service to protect property owners from title theft and the service is now free in Broward County.
Marty Kiar, Broward County’s property appraiser, said scammers have figured out how to forge deed documents and file them with the county to take ownership of a home. The thieves have found a loophole.
Marty Kiar, Broward County’s property appraiser, warned cases of title fraud are more common than people think. (Copyright 2020 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.)