SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow released a new video, a Public Service Announcement urging property owners and real estate professionals to remain vigilant against scams aimed at property and title theft. 

You can find the video here: youtube.com/watch?v=89KU6bh4Ndo

The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office Real Estate Fraud Unit is actively investigating and disrupting title theft schemes. 

“Title theft occurs when a criminal impersonates a property owner and transfers title of the property to themselves or, while impersonating the owner, sells the property to an unwitting buyer and steals the sales proceeds,” said San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow. 

The District Attorney’s Office has been notifying the public and working closely with real estate professionals to protect landowners from falling prey.  

If you discover that your property has been fraudulently listed for sale or sold, contact the District Attorney’s Office at slocounty.ca.gov/da or your local law enforcement agency.