FRAUD

Problems abound affecting fake titles or fake documents or misrepresentation as basis for issuance of titles. There is a big difference between the two. Fake titles do not confer ownership over the property at any given time. It may however give rise to another right by reason of prescription if possession is adverse and continuous. On the other hand, a title duly issued notwithstanding the fact that fake documents were used remain valid until annulled or cancelled by virtue of a court decision. There are other instances of fraud but those described here are the most common or prevalent.