7News Miami

Broward County man allegedly posed as dead woman’s grandson in attempt to steal Tamarac home deed

TAMARAC, FLA. (WSVN) - A 38-year-old Broward County man faces a slew of charges, including grand theft and forgery, after allegedly impersonating the grandson of a deceased 96-year-old woman to steal ...
WPLG

Broward property appraiser offers free new program to prevent title fraud

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, ...
NBC 6 South Florida

Broward County Launches Program to Help Property Owners Avoid Scams

In response to an uptick in property fraud, the Broward County Property Appraiser's Office launched Owner Alert, a system designed to protect property owners from scams. "It gives property owners ...
Sun Sentinel

Heirs can help elders protect themselves against becoming victims of growing property fraud trend

Robert Felder, 91, says he didn’t learn that the house he has owned since 1963 wasn’t in his name anymore until he tried to renew his homeowner insurance last summer. Felder’s insurance agent called ...
7News Miami

Title fraud: Broward Property Appraiser’s Office fights to prevent use of court system to steal homes

(WSVN) - Imagine finding out that your home has been stolen from you. It may seem far-fetched, but it happens more often than you think. The Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office is fighting back ...