Dirty Deeds: Man accused of stealing homes flees Dallas hearing

Since 2019, WFAA’s “Dirty Deeds” series has revealed how scammers have taken control of properties that they don’t own. In some cases, the forged signatures of dead people have made their way onto property deeds filed with the county.

Why some Mike ‘Holmes Approved Homes’ are now being demolished
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Why some Mike ‘Holmes Approved Homes’ are now being demolished

Texas woman sues Austin developers over stolen property and forged deed
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Texas woman sues Austin developers over stolen property and forged deed

‘My money is gone’: Unfinished classic car restorations leads to felony charges in Sevier County
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‘My money is gone’: Unfinished classic car restorations leads to felony charges in Sevier County

Scammers are taking out $45,000 home loans without the owner knowing it
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Scammers are taking out $45,000 home loans without the owner knowing it

How A Scammer Can Steal Your Home
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How A Scammer Can Steal Your Home

Special report: 'Dirty Deeds' investigation reveals how house thieves exploit system failures
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Special report: 'Dirty Deeds' investigation reveals how house thieves exploit system failures

Defense Attorney Catches Cop Inventing a Traffic Law in Court
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Defense Attorney Catches Cop Inventing a Traffic Law in Court

Vulnerable senior says fast lawyer tricked her out of her home
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Vulnerable senior says fast lawyer tricked her out of her home

'Forged My Name': Fake Notary Stamps, Signatures Behind Philly Stolen Deeds | NBC10 Philadelphia
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'Forged My Name': Fake Notary Stamps, Signatures Behind Philly Stolen Deeds | NBC10 Philadelphia

Tow company contracted by HOA tows vehicles with expired tags from private driveways
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Tow company contracted by HOA tows vehicles with expired tags from private driveways

FINAL DISRESPECTS: Judge, others accused of stealing from dead man's home
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FINAL DISRESPECTS: Judge, others accused of stealing from dead man's home

Woman to be evicted by company who never paid a dime for her house. Here’s how it happened | WSB-TV
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Woman to be evicted by company who never paid a dime for her house. Here’s how it happened | WSB-TV

Homeowner says home is "worthless" after discovering easement 14 years after purchase
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Homeowner says home is "worthless" after discovering easement 14 years after purchase

Houston family demands criminal charges after home stolen, demolished in deed fraud
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Houston family demands criminal charges after home stolen, demolished in deed fraud

Complete stranger obtains deed to $4M Raleigh home without homeowner's knowledge
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Complete stranger obtains deed to $4M Raleigh home without homeowner's knowledge

Stolen Homes: Philly Deed Fraud Scam on the Rise | NBC10 Philadelphia
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Stolen Homes: Philly Deed Fraud Scam on the Rise | NBC10 Philadelphia

Her mortgage was paid, but she still lost her house. It was sold to her HOA for $3.24
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Her mortgage was paid, but she still lost her house. It was sold to her HOA for $3.24

How does deed fraud happen? Property fraud 101
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How does deed fraud happen? Property fraud 101

The stolen Bastrop County house that has cost two strangers thousands | KVUE Defenders
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The stolen Bastrop County house that has cost two strangers thousands | KVUE Defenders

Landlord Asks Tenants to Repay Rent Stolen by Manager
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Landlord Asks Tenants to Repay Rent Stolen by Manager