Watch & Share: What You Need to Know About Seller Impersonation Fraud
They look like the owner. They have the right documents. But they’re not who they say they are.
Fraudsters are impersonating property owners to illegally sell commercial or residential property. Sophisticated fraudsters are using the real property owner’s Social Security and driver’s license numbers in the transaction, as well as legitimate notary credentials, which may be applied without the notary’s knowledge.
ALTA created this video to help educate consumers about this threat.
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