A Property Scheme that Leaves Homeowners Powerless
It can happen in a number of ways. Sometimes they forge a signature. Other times they promise to help you restructure your mortgage, if you sign on this dotted line.
But through a variety of schemes, white-collar criminals across the city are scamming homeowners out of their properties.
Jennifer Sinton, a lawyer with South Brooklyn Legal Services, explains why it's so tricky to track down the criminals and hold them accountable. Plus Susan Green, a receptionist at WNYC and victim of a real estate shell company scheme featured in The New York Times, shares her story.
Now: @WNYC receptionist Susan Green has worked here 22 yrs. Someone forged her signature + stole her house in BedStuy. Tune in now for more.
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) November 13, 2015
.@WNYC's Susan Green explains how ID theft + forged signature allowed scammers to basically "steal" her house deed. pic.twitter.com/lpoFtPArXW
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) November 13, 2015
Do you think you might be getting scammed, regarding real estate/mortgages? Call 855-HOME-456 or visit https://t.co/pG6s0QZIPQ for advice.
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) November 13, 2015
@BrianLehrer I heard that 'my house is a dump' radio ad just a few weeks ago on 1010wins. #scam #bedstuy #realestate
— Liani BK Country (@thebrooklynapt) November 13, 2015
@BrianLehrer how are commercials for outfits like "myhouseisadump" even allowed to be aired? What can be done to stop that?
— elibeller (@radybug718) November 13, 2015
