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Lawmakers press AG on deed theft, title fraud and state agency coordination
Summary
Committee members raised concerns about deed‑theft and false liens; Attorney General Ellison and Deputy Whitney said the problem is growing, currently complaint‑driven, and that agencies and the AG’s office coordinate but siloing can occur before litigation starts.
Members of the House Commerce and Finance Policy Committee pressed Attorney General Keith Ellison and Deputy Attorney General Jessica Whitney on March 11 about deed theft, false liens and scams that target homeowners’ titles.
Ellison told the committee the office regards deed theft as a serious problem that has received increased attention but said it has not yet received a high volume of direct complaints from Minnesota residents. Deputy Whitney said deed fraud appears more prevalent on the U.S. coasts but that “I think it's moving our…
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