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Find county alertsUnderstanding title fraud
Understand the language of deed fraud, recognize the questions to ask, and find explanations grounded in official sources.
2 articles Collection 02Checking property records
Find official recording offices, understand notification programs, and learn a practical way to inspect property-record information.
1 article Collection 04Responding to suspected fraud
Organize an unfamiliar notice, find official reporting instructions, and separate immediate checks from questions that need qualified advice.
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Free property-record alerts: how to find your county’s official program
Find the official recording-alert service for your property, understand what it monitors, and know what to do when a notification arrives.
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Vacant-land fraud: seller identity checks and recording alerts
A federal vacant-land fraud case highlights two different checks: verifying a seller’s identity and watching for unfamiliar documents in county records.
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A Missouri deed-fraud plea: what homeowners can learn
A Missouri guilty plea involving at least 14 properties shows why an unfamiliar recording notice should lead to a closer look at the actual document.
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A deed notice you do not recognize: what to check and who to contact
Use a calm, source-backed checklist to verify an unfamiliar property-record notice, organize the evidence, and find the right official reporting route.
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Our reporting connects official case announcements with practical ways to check property records. Each story links its sources and distinguishes allegations, plea agreements and completed court proceedings.
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