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A growing number of Canadians have fallen victim to a crime called total title fraud, in which scammers impersonate homeowners and sell their houses to unsuspecting buyers, then disappear with the profits.

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City attorneys in San Francisco and San Diego say a California company is deceiving homeowners nationwide by advertising and selling plans to protect their property from ?home title theft? ? a problem that doesn't exist, the attorneys say.

While the company's commercials might try to convince you that you need their service, it's not necessary. Home Title Lock only tells you that something is going on that can affect your home's title. But the service will not protect you against any related events.

There are several things you can do to protect yourself from home title theft: Keep track of your mail. ... Monitor your credit report. ... Be careful with your personal information. ... Keep an eye on your property. ... Get owner's title insurance.

Make Sure You Have Title Insurance It protects against any claims or liens made against the property. There are two types of title insurance: lender's and owner's. Lender's title insurance is required by your mortgage company and assures them the title is cleared for sale.

Do a land title search with your provincial or territorial land registry office. It will show the name of the property owner and any mortgages or liens registered on the title. consider buying title insurance to protect yourself against losses from title fraud.