From fake documents to double registrations, property frauds are rising—and buyers must stay alert.

Common Types of Property Fraud:

• Fake Sale Deeds: Forged documents with rubber stamps or mismatched seals

• Double Registration: Same property sold to multiple buyers using duplicate paperwork

• Impersonation: Fraudsters posing as owners or legal heirs

• Benami Transactions: Property held in someone else’s name to hide real ownership

• Unapproved Projects: Sold without municipal or RERA approvals

Legal Protection Tips:

• Verify the Registered Sale Deed—it’s the strongest proof of ownership

• Check Encumbrance Certificate (EC) for past transactions and dues

• Match seller’s ID with deed details—watch for impersonation tactics

• Confirm mutation records, survey maps, and title history

• Demand NOCs from builder, society, and civic bodies

• Use bank loans—banks do thorough document checks

• Hire a property lawyer for legal due diligence