forged title
[fɔːrdʒd ˈtaɪtəl]
nounpl: forged titles
título falsificado
1. A fraudulent document that falsely claims ownership of property, created by illegally copying or altering an authentic title deed
The real estate agent discovered the buyer was attempting to use a forged title to purchase the property.
O agente imobiliário descobriu que o comprador tentava usar um título falsificado para adquirir a propriedade.
2. A counterfeit certificate of ownership used in real estate fraud to transfer property illegally
The criminal ring specialized in creating forged titles for stolen vehicles and land.
O grupo criminoso se especializava na criação de títulos falsificados para veículos roubados e terras.
3. Any fraudulent legal document claiming rights to real or personal property
The investigation revealed multiple forged titles in the estate's records.
A investigação revelou múltiplos títulos falsificados nos registros da propriedade.
Forged titles represent a serious crime in both Brazil and the United States, prosecuted under property law and fraud statutes. In Brazil, this crime falls under the jurisdiction of both civil and criminal courts, with penalties including imprisonment and fines. Title fraud became increasingly common in Brazil during rapid urbanization, particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, where rapid property transactions created opportunities for fraudsters. The phrase 'title fraud' is more commonly used in American legal contexts, while 'falsificação de título' is prevalent in Brazilian legal documents.
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