Real Estate Fraud

Real estate scams are on the rise. Deputy District Attorney John Dunn talks about recent fraud schemes and how to protect yourself.

Recently in San Diego, a couple learned their vacant land parcel that they’ve owned for a decade was sold without them knowing it, in what’s called a seller impersonation fraud.

Bio: John Dunn has been a Deputy District with the San Diego District Attorney’s Office for approximately 12 years.  He has been assigned to the El Cajon Branch,  the Juvenile Branch, the Family Protection Division, the Major Narcotics Division and is currently assigned to the Real Estate Fraud Unit in the Economic Crimes Division.  John has taught within the office and to law enforcement agencies on various topics. John is also a reservist in the United States Marine Corps. 

If you live in San Diego County, 

• Sign up for alert by clicking here: https://www.sdarcc.gov/OwnerAlert/
• You can report a fraud here: https://www.sdcda.org/preventing/real-estate-fraud/

Crime or Fiction: Each episode we look at the laws on the books and quiz the panelists to see if they can guess which law is fake. 2 are real, 1 is fake--can you guess which one is the fake? 

A. In Michigan, restrictive covenants cannot prohibit home brewing of beer.

B. In California, adverse possession is established after 5 years.

C. In Boulder, Colorado, it’s illegal to have upholstered furniture on your porch.

Disclaimer: The views expressed on this podcast are solely of the speakers and do not reflect the views of the Deputy DA's Association nor the District Attorney.

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