EquityProtect Stops San Luis Obispo County Real Estate Fraud in its Tracks

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RENO, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 11, 2025--

EquityProtect, a leading innovator in real estate fraud prevention and data security, effectively protected a San Luis Obispo County property owner from a sophisticated real estate scam last week. The situation exemplifies one of many cases in which EquityProtect has stepped in to prevent fraud before it happens, and it highlights the inefficacy of monitoring services that simply alert property owners after fraud has occurred.

Last week, San Luis Obispo County resident Steve Schwartz, who had subscribed to EquityProtect's proactive monitoring service, was immediately alerted that his property had been fraudulently listed for sale online.

EquityProtect, a company with affiliate relationships in counties nationwide, has pioneered not only the prevention of financial crimes, but also real-time alerts if a client’s property is listed on any online sales platform. It is the nation’s first and only true preventive solution to financial crimes associated with deed/title fraud.

Mr. Schwartz was notified by the EquityProtect system as soon as the fraudulent listing went live. EquityProtedct immediately stepped in to shut it down, contacting both co-agents on the listing and informing them that the lawful owner was not selling the property. They were, in fact, dealing with a fraudster.

“When my wife and I faced a fraudulent buyer of our property, EquityProtect delivered a full functional solution within 24 hours, preventing potential loss of revenue and loss of the property,” Schwartz said. “Their professionalism is matched only by their ability to deliver results. It has given us peace of mind knowing we are guarded 24/7. I highly recommend EquityProtect for their exclusive system against title fraud. Their blend of expertise, customer care, and responsiveness is rare in today’s competitive market."

Eric Vitale, Senior Investigator of Real Estate & Financial Crimes at the Office of the District Attorney in San Luis Obispo County, said EquityProtect’s preventative system effectively stopped the Schwartzs from losing their property.

“Persons impersonating property owners in an attempt to fraudulently sell vacant lots targeted the same property multiple times,” Vitale said. “The owners of the lot subscribed to EquityProtect, who detected a fraudulent listing of the vacant lot. EquityProtect quickly notified the property owner and the listing real estate agent, preventing a potential fraudulent sale. EquityProtect’s proactive monitoring and built-in anti-fraud measures for protecting real estate may be the solution to this ever-growing fraud scheme.”

As real estate fraud and, more specifically, deed/title fraud continue to gain traction across the U.S., finding a solution to protect property owners is more important than ever. For years, reactionary services that only notified an owner after the financial crime had occurred were the only options available. Today, proactive measures provide early detection, which can save others from falling victim to this ever-growing fraud scheme”

"Protecting property owners from these horrible crimes is our primary focus at EquityProtect," said Jon Dovidio, Vice President of Business Development at EquityProtect. "There is a lot of misinformation on this crime, and through education and our preventive solution, we hope to make a difference and put an end to this rampant fraud by placing control back in the homeowner's hands."

Counties interested in learning more about how to partner with EquityProtect can connect with Jon Dovidio at [email protected].

About EquityProtect

As property fraud continues to rise, EquityProtect is at the forefront of real estate fraud prevention and data security with cutting edge technology. The company develops innovative solutions to safeguard property owners and organizations from unauthorized data modifications and fraud, ensuring the integrity and security of real estate transactions worldwide.

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