The Groveland Police Department says increased fraud, including mortgage scams, are prompting a reminder that residents should stay vigilant and research companies before hiring and paying someone for repairs.
Groveland Police Chief Jeffrey Gillen quotes the FBI as saying one of the quickest-growing scams is property and mortgage fraud.
“Often scammers knowingly record fraudulent documents, making it appear as if they own another person’s property or that the real property owner owes them money,” Gillen said in a release…