Real Estate Fraud Complaint Form

Real Estate Fraud Complaint Form
Before filling out the attached complaint form, please take the time to read these guidelines. They will help you to understand our function, and we will be better able to understand and act on your complaint.
What We Can Do:

The Marin County District Attorney’s Office Real Estate Fraud Unit investigates real estate fraud related cases occurring in Marin County. The types of cases which will be considered for investigation are frauds that result from real estate transactions and/or schemes such as: submission of a forged loan application; fraudulent transfers of title to real property; recordation of fraudulent real estate documents; and foreclosure and loan modification fraud.

When we receive a real estate fraud 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 handle the appropriate type of matter involved. Many real estate disputes are not appropriate for criminal action, but are altogether proper for civil legal action. You may wish to consult a private attorney to explore possible civil remedies that might be available.

The Marin County District Attorney's Office 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 other personal relief.

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, please complete this complaint form.
How You Can Help Us:

A. Complete this Complaint Form as thoroughly as possible. Incomplete
information may result in a decision not to investigate your complaint.

B. Write or type a summary of your complaint in the provided space on this form. If additional summary infomation is needed write it on a seperate sheet of paper and upload it with this form, or mail it to the addres below.

Please include the following information:
1. Explain what happened in chronological detail. Be thorough and specific.
2. Explain who you think is responsible for the fraud.
3. Explain where (address, city, state) all acts and transactions took place.
4. Explain when and how you first became aware that you may have been defrauded. Please indicate exact dates (if possible) in whcih you had contact with any individuals or companies you suspect were involved in the fraud. If someone else made you aware of the fraud, please include that person's name, address, and telephone number.
5. Explain how you know or believe your transaction was fraudulent.
6. Indicate what your actual financial loss is, if known. Do not include lost interest, unrealized profits or missed opportunities.
C. Documentary evidence is especially important. Please provide copies of any and all documentation related to the transaction(s), including contracts, agreements, certificates, notes, deeds, correspondence, checks, bank records, loan documents, escrow documents, etc. Please retain the originals for your records.

D. If you are unable to upload your documents with this Complaint Form, mail all supporting documentation to the following address, referencing your on-line submission.

Marin County District Attorney
Real Estate Fraud Unit
Attention: Complaint Form Reception
3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 145
San Rafael, CA 94903-4189

E. All complaints must be signed by the complaining party (not by their attorney) before an investigation will be opened. The complaint will be reviewed within 60 days. Please do not call asking for an update on your complaint. You will be notified when your complaint has been reviewed and what, if any, action will be taken by our office.

Thank you for your cooperation.
Did you receive a Referral number from our office?
If yes, what was your referral number?
I. COMPLAINING PARTY

Person Filing Complaint
Name*

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Driver's License or I.D. Number*
Occupation
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com

II. SUSPECT / BUSINESS

Party Whom Complaint Is Against
Suspect / Business Name*
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
If Individual:
DOB or Approximate Age
If more than one Suspect / Business, please include that information on a seperate sheet of paper and upload with this form or mail to our office at the address on the first page of this form referencing this submission.

IV. Narrative

Please provide the facts upon which you are basing your complaint. Include any representations or statements that were told to you that you believe were false. Please be as detailed and thorough as possible. If you need to use additional sheets of paper upload them with this form or mail them to our office at the address listed on the first page of this form, referencing this submission.
Narrative

V. SUBSEQUENT ACTION
Did you contact Suspect about your complaint?

YesNo
Date of attempt if applicable

MonthDayYear
Result
If you successfully made contact what was the result?
Have you contacted any other Law Enforcement Agencies about your complaint?

YesNo
Date of contact

MonthDayYear
Name of other Law Enforcement Agency
Case number given. (If any)
Name of Officer on case. (If any)
If Law Enforcement provided you with a report, please upload a copy with your complaint, or mail a copy to our office at the address listed on the first page of this form, referencing this submission.
Have you contacted a private Attorney?

YesNo
Has a civil Lawsuit been filed?

YesNo
If yes, date filed

MonthDayYear
If you have filed a civil case, please upload a copy of the Court Documents with your complaint, or mail a copy to our office at the address listed on the first page of this form, referencing this submission.

VI. WITNESSES

Please list any witnesses that may be relevant to your complaint. Use a separate sheet of paper and upload or mail to the address listed on the first page of this form, referencing this submission.
Additional Witnesses

None123
Witness #1 Name

First NameLast Name
How is witness #1 related to the complaint
Witness #1 Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Witness #1 Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Witness #2 Name

First NameLast Name
How is witness #2 related to the complaint
Witness #2 Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Witness #2 Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Witness #3 Name

First NameLast Name
How is witness #3 related to the complaint
Witness #3 Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Witness #3 Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
If there are additional witnesses please write relevant information on a seperate sheet of paper and upload with this form or mail to our office at the address indicated on the first page of this form referencing this submission.

VIII. UPLOAD

Upload any requested documents
Upload Limits and Restrictions

Up to 10 files can be uploaded. File types are limited to PDF, and standard office docuent types including spreadsheets. No single file can be larger than 10MB.

If you have documentation you are unable to upload, or are opting to mail supporting materials in please indicate below.
File Upload

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Additional Materials

I have additional materials I was unable to upload.
Mailing address:

Marin County District Attorney
Real Estate Fraud Unit
Attention: Complaint Form Reception
3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 145
San Rafael, CA 94903-4189

IX. DECLARATION AND SUBMISSION
NOTE: Section 148.5(a) of the California Penal Code States: "Every person who reports to any peace officer listed in section 830.1 or 830.2. district attorney, or deputy district attorney that a felony or misdemeanor has been committed, knowing the report to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor."

I declare the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Electronic Signature

I agree that typing my name on this form is the equivalent of my manual/handwritten signature with regard to the declaration above.
Full Name
Date of signature

MonthDayYear
Should be Empty:

	Uploaded	Mailed to Marin D.A.	N/A
Advertising Materials
Promissory Note, Contract or Agreement
Grant Deed, Deed of Trust, or other title documents
Will or Trust Documents
Escrow, mortgage, and/or loan documents
Bank Statements
Cancelled checks (front and back)
Cash receipt(s)
Correspondence between you and suspect (letters, faxes, emails, etc.)
Other Law Enforcement reports
Civil Lawsuit documents
Other Documentation (Please provide names of documents below)

Real Estate Fraud Complaint Form

I. COMPLAINING PARTY

II. SUSPECT / BUSINESS

III. TRANSACTION INFORMATION

IV. Narrative

V. SUBSEQUENT ACTION

VI. WITNESSES

VII. DOCUMANTATION

VIII. UPLOAD

IX. DECLARATION AND SUBMISSION