Tag: deed
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Deed Fraud in Westchester: A Stark Warning on the Power of a Notary Stamp
The recent investigation into the Parraglia family “deed feud” in Westchester County serves as a chilling reminder of the vulnerabilities in the New York real estate system. According to records, Peter Parraglia’s home was transferred to his stepmother for a mere $10. While the stepmother denies forgery, the New York State Police are currently investigating…
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NY broker charged for forging deed in alleged property fraud scheme
“Twenty-five years ago, it wasn’t easy to forge documents. Now, literally every computer has the technology to create a believable forgery, and you can buy a fake notary stamp online,” California-based real estate fraud attorney David Fleck said in a 2024 interview with Realtor.com. “So the technology has very quickly gotten ahead of the systems…