An understanding and awareness of property and title fraud, and how to guard against them, is critical in supporting our frontline defences as well as the wider public and business sectors – not just on the 25th anniversary of International Fraud Awareness Week but at all times.
While recent media stories may have left homeowners fearing that property fraud is increasing dramatically, we can confirm that thankfully it remains relatively rare, in part due to some simple steps that people can take to protect their property.
We’ve made real headway on improving our speed of registration but it remains our number one priority.
Awareness of property and title fraud, and how to guard against them, is vital in supporting not only our own frontline defences but also the wider public and business sectors.
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Guard against property fraud during International Fraud Awareness Week.
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