Lessons From the Fake Notarization in Graceland Scam

A fraudster tried to steal Graceland—yes, the Elvis Presley Graceland—using fake documents and false notarizations. Discover how notaries saved this American icon from a massive scam.

Join our host, Susi Sivkov, Audience Engagement Manager for the NNA, along with Phillip Browne, Vice President of Communications, and Nicola Jackson, Director of Training & Education, as they break down the audacious scheme to foreclose on Graceland using forged signatures, fake companies, and fraudulent notarizations. Learn how Notary documents exposed the scam and stopped the fraud in its tracks.

This episode explores:
• How the fake notarization gave away the scheme.
• Why Notaries play a critical role in preventing fraud.
• The growing threat of AI, deep fakes, and identity fraud.

Discover actionable tips for Notaries to stay vigilant, from using ID verification tools to trusting their instincts when something feels off.

Chapters:
1. Introduction (00:00)
2. The Fraudster's Plan to Extort Graceland (00:26)
3. Why Graceland? (03:22)
4. How Forgery Was Caught (03:35)
5. Why Notaries are an Important Deterrent Against Fraud (06:10)
6. What Would Have Happened Had the Fraud Not Been Caught? (6:45)
7. AI and Modern Fraud Risks (07:25)
8. Tools to Protect Against Fraud (09:56)
9. The Role of Notaries Today and in an AI Future (15:02)
10. Best Practices for Detecting Remote Online Notarization Deep Fakes (19:38)
11. Closing Tips for Notaries (22:03)
12. Outro (22:22)

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