Here is an article about two who stole 9 houses using a notary seal they bought off Amazon.
Date of article: 12/23/23 "Disbarred Attorney and Landscaper Used Notary Stamps From Amazon to Forge Deeds and Steal Nine New York Homes" https://themessenger.com/news/disbarred-attorney-landscaper-stole-new-york-homes-forged-deeds-fake-notary-stamps-amazon
Some of the older notaries here may recall that this very thing happened to James' sister, about 15-18, or so, years ago. If I remember correctly, it took them at least 6-8 months, maybe longer, (and a lot of money) to finally get the house back into his sister's name. |