NJ needs stronger safeguards against real-estate scam, state watchdog says
The New Jersey State Commission of Investigation is calling for stronger legal protections to combat a rise in real estate deed theft, an issue where the state ranks second in the nation behind Florida. The watchdog agency warns that these scams are currently difficult to prevent under existing laws and require legislative updates to better safeguard property owners.
Only Florida reports more deed theft. NJ State Commission of Investigation warns it’s ‘difficult to prevent under existing law’ The post NJ needs stronger safeguards against real-estate scam, state watchdog says appeared first on NJ Spotlight News.
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