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The 3 Types Of Mortgage Fraud Costing Canadians Billions
In 2024, reported fraud across all sectors reached $638 million, with total losses since 2021 exceeding $2 billion. Officials estimate this represents only 5-10% of actual fraud occurring.
Three main types of mortgage fraud are identified: fraud for shelter (everyday people misrepresenting finances to get homes), fraud for profit (industry insiders manipulating the system), and fraud for money laundering (criminals using real estate to clean illicit funds).
A "Toronto model" of fraud has emerged where people claim fake high-paying jobs in China to secure mortgages, with bank employees…
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