How to check your home title for fraud
Moses Castillo and investigator Michael Youssef discuss alleged squatter schemes, fake leases, forged deeds and why they say Los Angeles needs a specialized task force to combat unlawful home takeovers. Your home may be your largest asset, so seeing an ad warning that someone can "steal" it online can get your attention fast. But home title fraud does not work like someone hacking into an online account and changing the password.
- ▪Moses Castillo and investigator Michael Youssef discuss alleged squatter schemes, fake leases, forged deeds and why they say Los Angeles needs a specialized task force to combat unlawful home takeovers.
- ▪Your home may be your largest asset, so seeing an ad warning that someone can "steal" it online can get your attention fast.
- ▪But home title fraud does not work like someone hacking into an online account and changing the password.
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Cybercrime How to check your home title for fraud Find your official property records, spot unfamiliar filings and set up alerts without falling for scare tactics By Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report Fox News Published October 3, 2026 2:30pm EDT Comments Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Former LAPD lieutenant, veteran investigator warn of growing squatter schemes targeting homeowners Former LAPD Lt. Moses Castillo and investigator Michael Youssef discuss alleged squatter schemes, fake leases, forged deeds and why they say Los Angeles needs a specialized task force to combat unlawful home takeovers.
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