In 1989, the Ventura County District Attorney's Office became the first office in California to successfully introduce D.N.A. "genetic fingerprinting" evidence in a criminal case.


REAL ESTATE FRAUD UNIT

The Real Estate Fraud Unit investigates and prosecutes crimes involving recorded real estate documents. Criminal real estate fraud may involve home equity fraud, securities fraud tied to real estate, and loan fraud. Victims of criminal real estate fraud and predatory lending schemes are often senior citizens and people with limited English speaking abilities. Real estate fraud strikes at the heart of the American dream, where a sophisticated criminal can victimize dozens of people by stealing their life savings and their home.

Persons who believe they may be victims of real estate fraud are encouraged to fill out and return a Real Estate Fraud Complaint Form for our review. (The form is available below.)

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Real Estate Fraud Complaint Form  
 
 
Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Program  
 
 
Foreclosure and Loan Modification Advisory  
 
 
Short Sale Fraud Warning  
 
 
Real Estate-Related Education, Awareness and Fraud Prevention  
 
 
Foreclosure Recovery Resource
Guide 2011
   
 
 
REFAT Resource 2011