Identity Theft
More and more frequently we hear tales of identity theft on the news and the tragic costs and difficult road to recovery for victims. But when identity theft touches appraisers it can lead to mortgage fraud and blacklisting. The Winter 2007 issue of Communicator relates several recent cases of identity theft involving established appraisers by upstarts, former associates, or even people without appraisal licenses. For these victims, their troubles didn’t end at the court. They all have spent considerable time rebuilding their careers and good names with lenders.
