Property Fraud Alert available to Florida residents

Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Nineteen counties in Florida are participating in a program designed to keep property owners informed when possible fraudulent activity is detected. Property Fraud Alert (PFA) notifies subscribers when a document is recorded in their name at participating records offices. Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties are three of the counties participating in the program.  According to its website, the threat of mortgage fraud and identity theft crimes continues to rise, and all too often, victims of these types of fraudulent activities are unaware their homes or identities have been stolen. PFA does not prevent fraud from happening, but it doe