Mortgage Fraud

Florida is commonly among the top 10 states with incidents of mortgage and property fraud.

The Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller offers tips to avoid becoming a victim, including:

How to identify warning signs of deed fraud
Steps to take if you believe you are a victim of mortgage/property fraud
Signing up to receive Property Fraud alerts

The Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD) also handles mortgage and property fraud investigations. To report any suspected fraud, call MDPD at 305-476-5423 or 305-994-1000. If this occurred in a municipality, please call the local police agency.

- State Attorney’s Office in Miami
- Florida Attorney General: Mortgage Fraud Tips
- Florida Attorney General: Resources Available to Distressed Homeowners
- U.S. Federal Trade Commission: Mortgage Relief Scams
- U.S. Federal Trade Commission: Trouble Paying Your Mortgage or Facing Foreclosure?
- U.S. Housing and Urban Development: Talking to a Housing Counselor
- U.S. Treasury: Beware of Foreclosure Scams
- 995HOPE Homeownership Preservation Foundation
Check a Foreclosure Rescue Firm’s Complaint History or File a Complaint

Regulatory and Economic Resources

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305-375-2877 | RERInfo@miamidade.gov

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