CBC: Man alleged to be behind high-interest mortgage scam living large on social media

According to CBC, homeowners are not be aware that they have NOSIs registered on their homes.  

Clarke's lawyer, Greg Weedon, wants the Ontario government to get rid of NOSIs. "They're completely useless," said Weedon. "They're only being used for these types of situations for these fraudulent schemes. There's no legitimate reason that they exist today."

In October 2023, the Ontario government announced it is seeking public input on ways to address and "reduce the harmful and inappropriate use of Notices of Security Interest (NOSIs) against unsuspecting consumers."