From there, the scammer files a new deed with the local county clerk, transferring the property to their name or an alias.

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Maine (WABI) - Owning a home or a piece of land is the American Dream. But for some, that dream can become a nightmare if they have fallen victim to fraudsters known as “title pirates.” The FBI is ...

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