Real Estate Fraud Seminar
When it comes to stealing, criminals these days are saying
there’s no place like home – yours.
Called the "new street hustle," real estate fraud has
skyrocketed across the country and Michigan has been named as
one of the top 10 hotspots for mortgage fraud by the FBI.
On Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Oakland
County Clerk/Register Ruth Johnson is sponsoring a free
seminar for seniors on how to avoid being the victim of real
estate fraud. The event is being held at the Older Persons
Commission, 650 Letica, in Rochester.
"We’ve had homeowners who have no idea that their home has
been bought and sold with fraudulent documents," said Johnson.
"Victims have literally found out when the bank comes to
foreclose on fraudulent mortgages obtained by the thieves. It
can cost victims thousands of dollars in attorney fees to
untangle the mess."
Unfortunately, seniors are often targeted because their
homes have been paid off so there is more to gain by these
white-collar criminals, Johnson added.
Real estate fraud can include everything from forged
documents and property deeds to predatory lending practices
that can cost victims their homes.
"Dirty Deeds: What You Need to Know About Real Estate
Fraud," will include several speakers, including:
Clerk/Register Ruth Johnson; Oakland County Sheriff Michael
Bouchard; Michigan Rep. Fran Amos (R-Waterford); Toni Chrabot,
supervisory agent of the FBI’s Oakland County office; Steve
Hagar, the president of the Michigan Mortgage Brokers
Association; Phil Seaver of the Phillip R. Seaver Title Co.
and representatives from Oakland County Equalization and the
Oakland County Community and Home Improvement Division.
Johnson created a Fraud Task Force with the Oakland County
Sheriff’s Office and the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office.
She also installed security cameras in her offices to help
deter and identify criminals. Even though other regions have
been harder hit by real estate criminals, residents here still
need to know about the potential for fraud.
Seniors will learn what real estate scams have surfaced in
Oakland County, questions to ask lenders and new tools
homeowners can use to protect themselves and their biggest
assets – their homes.
WHEN: Oct. 11, 2006
TIME: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
WHERE: Older Persons Commission, 650 Letica, Rochester MI.
COST: The seminar is free.
TO REGISTER: Call 248.656.1403
WHY: Criminals want more than your wallet – now it’s your home
Presenters include the following:
- Ruth Johnson, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds
- Michael Bouchard or his Representative, Oakland County
Sheriff
- Fran Amos, State Representative
- Toni Chrabot, Supervisory Special Agent of the Troy FBI
Office
- Tracy Jones, Oakland County Equalization
- Steve Hagar, President – Michigan Mortgage Brokers
Association
- Phil Seaver, Phillip R. Seaver Title Co.
- Kathy Williams, HUD/AARP housing counselor
Sponsored by Ruth Johnson,
Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds Office
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