With increasing land scams in Kenya, many citizens are falling victim to fraudulent land sales. The Ministry of Lands estimates that over 10 percent of title deeds in circulation might be fake, necessitating awareness and precaution among buyers.

• Victims often discover they have been conned only during title deed verification.
• Key advice includes conducting a land search, verifying the seller's identity, and consulting professionals.
• Common scams involve fake title deeds, ghost plots, and double selling.