Episode #222: George McCleary – Overcoming Squatters and Title Fraud

One of the great pains of being a homeowner is dealing with squatters and even worse, title fraud. Today, with the help of George McCleary, we learn how to protect ourselves against would-be squatters and how to be prepared when someone tries to rob you of your equity. George is the CEO of Defender Networks, a company dedicated to protecting their users from squatters, title fraud, and other real estate scams, and he gained viral fame by exposing how effortlessly a house can be stolen in his social media video, “I stole a House.” We begin with George’s professional background and how he reacted to his new-found fame before he shares some incredible squatting stories from his experience. Then, we unpack squatting legalities, the costs to homeowners when squatters take over, common character traits among most squatters, and how squatting can lead to investment losses. To end, George unpacks title fraud and the many details we may not know about equity being stolen, and he shares crucial solutions for preventing squatting and title fraud.   

Key Points From This Episode:

• Defender Network’s CEO, George McCleary explains who he is and what he does. 
• How he was stunned by his viral fame before embracing it. 
• Crazy, unbelievable, and sensational squatting stories. 
• How to legally remove squatters from your home. 
• The eyewatering costs of squatting, and common squatter characteristics.
• How squatting ruins investments. 
• The ins and outs of title fraud. 
• How to prevent squatting and title fraud. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

George McCleary

George McCleary on LinkedIn

George McCleary on Instagram

George McCleary on Facebook

George McCleary on X

George McCleary on TikTok

George McCleary on YouTube 

I Stole a House | George McCleary on X

Title Fraud Defender- 20% off Promo Code: BODC

Squatter Defender- 20% off Promo Code: BODC  

Gobundance 

David Greene on LinkedIn

American Land Title Association

Gobble Gobble Give Thanksgiving Charity

Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group

Break of Day Capital
Break of Day Capital Instagram

Break of Day Capital YouTube

Gary Lipsky on LinkedIn

Joseph Fang on LinkedIn