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Gilbert Zermeño

CBS 5 Investigative Producer/Photojournalist
Phoenix

US & World News

Criminals are using identity fraud to steal homes from people in Arizona.

Criminals using deed fraud, identity theft to steal homes

Updated: May 24, 2022 at 3:12 PM EDT
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By Morgan Loew, Cody Lillich, Gilbert Zermeño and Gray News staff
Wolnik says one study from a title company estimated that 90 percent of deed fraud is carried out by family members or friends of the victim. The remaining 10 percent of cases involve criminals who target the victims.

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