Owning a home is one of the most significant investments you’ll make in your lifetime. But did you know that someone could potentially steal your home—on paper—without you even knowing? It’s called title fraud, and it’s more common than you might think. Here's how it works, who’s most at risk, and what steps you can take to protect yourself.

What Is Title Fraud?

Title fraud, also known as deed theft, happens when a criminal illegally transfers the title of your property to their name using forged documents or fake identification. Once they’ve faked ownership, scammers might try to sell the property, rent it out, or take out loans against it—leaving the real owner at risk of foreclosure or eviction, even if they're still living in the home.

Unlike many common scams that rely on direct contact with the victim, title fraud is often quiet and hard to detect until it’s too late.

How Does Title Theft Happen?

North Central Jersey Association of Realtors® (NCJAR) has been made aware of a scam email circulating among our members, purportedly coming from a company called "NCJAR Business Box." Please be advised that this email is not from NCJAR, and we have no affiliation with this business.

The email may contain misleading or fraudulent information designed to prompt you to take unsafe actions, such as clicking on links or providing personal information. We urge you to exercise caution and DO NOT respond to the email, click on any links, or download any attachments.

If you receive this email or any other suspicious communication, please report it immediately to NCJAR at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We are committed to protecting our members and ensuring your security.

For any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us directly at 973-425-0110 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Stay safe and be vigilant!

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Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025

• Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Location: Noches de Colombia, 140 NJ-10, Randolph, NJ 07869

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