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text for CQS CPMS Policy:
CQS Policy: Identity Verification for Non-Resident Sellers
Purchase this policy: Mortgage and Property Fraud Prevention Policy
Change Date : 18/02/2026 | Word Count: 83 | Deployment Measure : 9/10
Rationale:
Deals with non-resident title fraud, this updated protocol mandates live-link biometric verification for all overseas sellers. Transactions involving "grey-list" jurisdictions now require secondary notary declarations to confirm physical presence and intent, ensuring robust protection against sophisticated identity theft.
Following increased instances of title fraud involving non-resident owners, the firm adopts a 'High-Risk' protocol for all transactions where the seller is not physically present in the UK. In addition
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