Authorities in Tennessee have arrested a man accused of forging quit-claim deeds to steal homes for just $10 before flipping them for tens of thousands in profit. Investigators say Stuart Breakstone, along with accomplice Rebecca Tuttle, falsified signatures of homeowners, buyers, and even a notary to illegally transfer properties in Memphis. One home on Ivy Road was reportedly stolen and then resold for $82,000—well below its $157,000 market value—before the crime was discovered by a rightful owner who noticed her name missing from property records.
Breakstone allegedly used stolen identification to open a bank account and deposit proceeds from the fraudulent sales, according to Memphis police. He now faces charges including theft of property over $250,000, forgery, and identity theft, while Tuttle remains at large. The scheme highlights how easily forged deeds can be filed and how devastating the consequences are for unsuspecting homeowners in Tennessee.
This story was first reported by nypost.com
