Deed fraud can cause vulnerable Detroiters to lose their homes – here’s why it’s hard to catch the thieves

Kim Page, a Detroit homeowner, became a victim of deed fraud after purchasing a home in 2021 and investing $27,000 in repairs. Scammers forged her property title, changed locks, and left her facing legal and financial consequences. Deed fraud, often involving cash transactions, is a growing nationwide issue disproportionately affecting vulnerable homeowners.