rticularly for families managing property after a loved one's death.

If you suspect someone is attempting to steal your property, Kamin advises contacting an attorney promptly and reporting the activity to her office.

 We're talking about what they have worked so hard to invest into to build a foundation for their children, their grandchildren to stand on. We're talking about generational wealth that is being stolen, on top of the legal fees, on top of the time it takes to deal with this, to take time off of work to navigate something so stressful and painful,  said Kamin.

BUYERS AND RENTERS CAN ALSO BE VICTIMS:

Deed theft can extend beyond homeowners. Criminals may attempt to sell or rent a property they do not legally own, leaving unsuspecting buyers and renters at risk of losing money.

Kamin warns people to be cautious of deals that seem unusually cheap, requests for cash and sellers or landlords who pressure them to move quickly through a transaction.

 Nobody is immune to it,  she said.

Kamin says her office is working with law enforcement and prosecutors to pursue cases and is advocating for stronger protections for property owners.

 We need everyone's help. This is all hands-on deck, but we are going to hold these people accountable, and I want to be very, very clear about that,  said Kamin.