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A mortgage agent is reviewing an appraisal report for a property in Toronto. The report details recent renovations that significantly boost the property's value, but the agent's prior drive-by observation showed no signs of these extensive renovations. The comparable sales used also seem to be from more desirable neighbourhoods. This situation strongly suggests a potential instance of what type of fraud?

Discrepancies between physical observation and appraisal details, along with the use of unsuitably high comparable sales, are key indicators of appraisal fraud,

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Question: A mortgage agent is reviewing an appraisal report for a property in Toronto. The report details recent renovations that significantly boost the property's value, but the agent's prior drive-by observation showed no signs of these extensive renovations. The comparable sales used also seem to be from more desirable neighbourhoods. This situation strongly suggests a potential instance of what type of fraud?

Answer options: ✅ Appraisal Fraud

  • Identity Fraud
  • Straw Buyer Fraud
  • Title Fraud

Correct answer: Appraisal Fraud

Explanation: Discrepancies between physical observation and appraisal details, along with the use of unsuitably high comparable sales, are key indicators of appraisal fraud, where the property's value is inflated to secure a larger mortgage.

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