 TITLE: What Is Home Title Fraud? CONTENT: How Does Home Title Fraud Happen?\n---------------------------------\nHome title fraud is usually a result of identity theft. Many transaction and document requests are done online, which can increase the chances of criminals stealing information. Older people are the most common targets because they typically have more equity in their homes and may not be as online-savvy or pick up on signs of fraud right away.\nOther targets of home title fraud are people who own second homes, vacation homes and real estate investment properties. This group of homeowners may not pay as much attention to these properties as their main residences and may miss notices or bills such as property tax bills, foreclosure notices or past-due notices. This gives scammers more time to commit fraud, and homeowners may not learn of the issue until well after the crime has been committed. END