This is Part 4 of our Title Deed Verification series. Fraudsters are clever — but their fake documents often give them away.

Here are the biggest red flags to watch for:

🚩 Missing security features – No watermark, seal, or embossed patterns.

🚩 Typos & inconsistent fonts – Genuine deeds are crisp, professional, error-free.

🚩 Mismatched parcel numbers – The deed and search certificate must match.

🚩 No registrar’s signature or stamp – Photocopied or smudged stamps are suspicious.

🚩 Poor-quality printing – Genuine deeds use high-quality paper and print.

💡 Real case: In Nakuru (2023), a fake deed had “Registrar” misspelled as “Registar.” One tiny typo cost the buyer KES 3M.

Always double-check details against the official land search. When in doubt — walk away.

👉 click here to read Part 5.