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ARTICLE · 15 APRIL 2016

Mortgage fraud– A guide for professional advisors

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The article discusses current fraud tactics within the realm of the mortgage industry and how to minimise fraud exposure.

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Mortgage Fraud in the Age of Information Technology – A Guide for Professional Advisors

Advances in information systems and technology have paved the way for businesses worldwide to streamline their information storage and sharing capabilities. Productivity has increased as a result and business processes are more timely and economical than ever.

The transition from paper to cloud has created a new arena for fraudsters to orchestrate even more sophisticated fraud tactics and mortgages are no exception. Key stakeholders including legal practitioners, conveyancers, mortgagees, mortgagors, valuers and brokers need to ensure that they remain alive to both the old and the new fraud tricks.

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