Fraud can come in a number of different forms including identity fraud, investment scams, mortgage fraud and title fraud. If someone steals your cell phone you may encounter wireless fraud. Fraud means misrepresenting yourself or some fact about yourself to gain something unlawfully. Read, watch and listen to Think Glink content to learn about the different kinds of fraud and how to protect yourself.
Mortgage Fraud
One of the black spots in the decade long housing boom has been the rise in mortgage fraud. There are all kinds of mortgage fraud out there: * Bad a...
Using Power Of Attorney For Quit Claim Deed
This person wants to use their Power of Attorney to execute a quit claim deed and gain ownership of their mother's home to avoid the home being used to pay for nursing care. The government can trace transactions such as a quit claim and this one could be seen as fraud. A real estate attorney can help figure out if there is a way to structure the transaction to help the mother pay for her nursing care.
Think First, Quit Claim Later
There's research in the newspaper world that shows that consumers look at advertorial sections (which are essentially compiled of press releases from ...
Title Unclear After Quit Claim Deed Fraud
What happens when someone executes a quit claim deed to land he or she doesn't own? How long does the rightful property owner have to unravel the quit claim deed? It depends on where the land is located. Each state has its own statute of limitations for title issues such as this quit claim deed situation.
Installment Purchase Of A Home
An installment purchase of a home is a process by which you sign a contract to buy a home over time. The seller keeps the title to the home and when you fulfill the requirements under the contract, the seller is supposed to transfer the title to you. To protect yourself with an installment contract for a home, you need to make sure the contract has protections for you as the buyer.
Home Seller Fails To Disclose Significant Problem
A buyer purchased a home and no major problems were disclosed. The buyer later discovered that the pool was leaky, but the seller didn't disclose the problem even though evidence of it was on a water bill. The buyer might have good evidence to sue for seller disclosure.
Buying A Home Before Foreclosure
A buyer almost purchased a home but the deal fell through due to fraud. The buyer is still interested in the home but is worried that the home will now go into foreclosure. A lender can't transfer title of a home unless it has good title to the home. If the lender does not have a good title to convey to the buyer, the only way to obtain title is to foreclose on the home.
Internet Scams Include Credit Cards And Investments
The Internet is full of scams that sound too good to be true. Learn about some common Internet scams involving credit cards, health care, investments, online auctions and more. Some Internet scams also involve fraudulent telephone charges. Learn how to discover an Internet scam and who to report it to.
What Types Of Fraud Exist With Internet Auctions?
Internet Auctions are steadily growing in popularity. Take action to protect yourself against auction fraud.