According to the NAR’s 2025 Title Deed & Fraud Survey report, 63% of respondents reported awareness of such fraud in their markets within the past 12 months, with the Northeast experiencing the highest prevalence at 92%. The NAR says these scams are more common in central cities and suburban areas, frequently involving vacant land rather than owner-occupied properties, with only 12% involving owner-occupied homes.
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