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Elderly Woman's Home Stolen Through Fraud
22 Sep
Summary
- Woman arrested for trying to sell an elder's home.
- Home title fraudulently transferred, attempted sale for $625,000.
- Suspect used deceased grandmother's name for fraudulent transfer.
A woman was arrested for allegedly attempting to sell an elderly resident's home through fraudulent means. The 46-year-old suspect, Jennifer Renee Lewis, is accused of forging documents to transfer the title of a Riverside home, valued at approximately $1 million, to her own name.
Detectives stated that Lewis exploited her role as administrator of her grandmother's estate, using a death certificate to add herself to the victim's property title. She then attempted to sell the home for $625,000 and also tried to access the victim's retirement funds, admitting to stealing mail.
The Riverside Police Department advises property owners to keep their contact information current with the County Recorder's Office. This ensures notification of any changes made to their property titles, helping to prevent such fraudulent activities.
