Mortgage Fraud -Protect Your Investment

Protect Your Investment Against Mortgage Fraud 
Many homeowners are unaware of the dangers posed by identity thieves when it
comes to their real estate investment.  Unfortunately, real estate title
fraud is on the rise.  According to the Canadian Association of Accredited
Mortgage Professionals (CAAMP), real estate industry insiders now peg the
average case of real estate fraud at $300,000.  In comparison, the RCMP
estimates the average credit card fraud case in Canada to be $1,200. 
Protect yourself and your investment with these tips:

1. Check your credit reports

Equifax Canada

and

Transunion financial and bank statements regularly for inconsistencies,

unknown charges and unauthorized credit inquiries.
2. Don't give out personal information in person, over the phone or on the
Internet unless you know who you are dealing with, how it will be used and
if it will be shared.
3. Protect your mail, be alert to billing cycles and when bills or mail
haven't arrived.
4. Shred any documents or materials with personal or financial information
prior to discarding them.
5. Seek advice from a real estate expert who is licensed in your area when
shopping for a home.
6. Speak to a mortgage professional about how title insurance could help
protect your investment. 

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Whether you're buying or selling and looking for a Toronto Realtor or feel free to e-mail or phone us and we will be happy to guide you through your real estate experience.

I am never too busy for any of your referrals

Diane Plant, Broker
Re/Max Realtron Realty Inc, Brokerage
(416) 782-8882

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