Calif. Mortgage Fraud Goes Largely Unchecked

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There's a daisy chain of people and firms involved in any real estate deal, and each link provides an opportunity for someone to lie for profit. It's called mortgage fraud, and while you might be inclined to pin the big blame on big banks, plenty of individuals are scamming the system, too. Reporter: Rachael Myrow

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