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lucky_ducker t1_iwv7qmg wrote

In the U.S., anyway, many county recorder's offices now offer a free email notification service which sends you a message whenever any document is filed with your address: notice or release of lien, a new mortgage, quitclaim or warranty deed, etc. This goes a long way towards stemming deed fraud.

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RobThorpe t1_iwvai40 wrote

They do this in the UK too. He should have subscribed.

That said, it seems to me that despite what the Police say, a crime definitely was committed here.

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MatlockandBatshelter t1_iwvh5sg wrote

What is this called in the UK? I tried to Google it but didn't come up with much, I'd like to register

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dont_shoot_jr t1_iwxu8wx wrote

I think what the article means is that the good faith buyer didn’t commit a crime

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