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House Theft

Although house prices are plumetting , most of us would like to hang on to the one we own. Network World have an interesting post detailing a new Identity Theft crime ” House Theft”.

According to the FBI

… The con artists start by picking out a house to steal – say, YOURS.

… Next, they assume your identity – getting a hold of your name and personal information (easy enough to do off the Internet) and using that to create fake IDs, social security cards, etc.

… Then, they go to an office supply store and purchase forms that transfer property.

… After forging your signature and using the fake IDs, they file these deeds with the proper authorities, and lo and behold, your house is now THEIRS.

This post reiterates the importance of being fully aware of key personal information whether it is on paper, online or on a mobile devices.

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