The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office Real Estate Fraud Unit

The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office (LADA) Real Estate Fraud Unit investigates real estate fraud related cases occurring in Los Angeles County. The types of cases which will be considered for investigation by the LADA Real Estate Fraud Unit are frauds that result from various fraudulent real estate transactions and/or schemes such as, submission of forged loan applications; fraudulent transfers of title of real property; recordation of fraudulent real estate documents; home equity sale contract fraud, and mortgage foreclosure consultant fraud.

When we receive a consumer complaint, we review all the information and the supporting documentation that is included. If the complaint does not meet the above described criteria to open a case, we will do our best to refer you to an agency that will appropriately handle the type of matter involved. Many real estate consumer disputes are not appropriate for government action, but are altogether proper for private legal action. It is generally a good idea to consult
with private counsel to explore private legal remedies that might be available.

This office is not legally permitted to represent individuals in civil matters, take action in order to obtain money owed a consumer, help cancel any debt due on a contract that was signed, resolve or mediate individual consumer complaints, or obtain any other personal relief. Those functions are performed by a number of other government agencies established for that purpose.

If you believe you have been a victim of real estate fraud, or you have suffered a loss involving your home or purchase of a home due to fraud.