What the Hack? Episode 223: How to Make Your House Invisible
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Oct 28, 2025 Del Denney, Director of Business Development at the Land Trust Company, dives into the alarming rise of deed fraud, illustrated by the shocking near-theft of Graceland. He discusses how scammers exploit public records to target homeowners and emphasizes the importance of land trusts in safeguarding property ownership and privacy. Del reveals how these trusts provide anonymity and legal protection, making homes harder to steal. Plus, he shares practical tips on defending against fraud, stressing that everyone with home equity is at risk.
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Paperwork Can Steal Your Home
- Home title fraud lets criminals claim property by forging paperwork and filing with county clerks.
- The system often accepts forged filings until the real owner proves otherwise.
Use A Land Trust To Hide Ownership
- Put property title in a land trust to remove your name from public records and add anonymity.
- A land trust makes it much harder for scammers to find the true owner without legal process.
Graceland Nearly Lost To Forged Loan Claims
- The Graceland scheme used forged loan documents to claim a right to foreclose on Elvis's estate.
- The scammer pleaded guilty to mail fraud and aggravated identity theft and received prison time.