Be prepared in case of property fraud

Christian Peterson [email protected] Property fraud is a growing problem across the United States. Criminals will file fraudulent documents or use identity theft to illegally transfer ownership of property or place mortgages or liens on property. This is one reason why Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette Counties are enrolled in a free program called Property Fraud Alert. “Property Fraud Alert is an online subscription service offered to the public that allows individuals to have their name monitored within the Recorder’s office in order to track possible fraudulent recordings that affect their property,” the Property Fraud Alert website reads. “The threat of mortgage f