In a significant move to combat property scams and protect New York City residents, Mayor Eric Adams has established the Mayor's Office of Deed Theft Prevention. This new office is designed to tackle the growing issue of deed theft, a type of real estate scam where scammers forge or manipulate property documents to sell homes without the owners' knowledge or consent. Under the leadership of newly appointed Director Peter White, the office will work to prevent these crimes, support victims, and collaborate with law enforcement agencies to bring perpetrators to justice. With deed theft cases on the rise in recent years, this move is expected to bring much-needed relief to affected homeowners and provide a safer, more secure property market for all New Yorkers.
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