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 By Jackie Beardsley


PROPERTY FRAUD ALERT

 

SIGN UP BELOW FOR FRAUD ALERT PROTECTION


There is nothing worse than opening an email that you feel is fraudulent.  Scammers are everywhere and they can make an email look legitimate.

I'm sharing some information to help you with this growing problem.

First and FOREMOST, if you are in a real estate transaction don't ever reply to an email that wants you to wire funds for a closing.

Always, have the contact information of your attorney, agent, title company handy.  They are the ones who will give you direction during this process.  If you receive an email about wiring funds, call your agent, attorney or title company where the closing is going to take place.  Don't use the number in the email, use only the contact information that you received from your agent and attorney.  Let them know that you have received this email.  Please, always verify.  People have lost thousands and sometimes hundreds of thousands of dollars due to following the instructions of such fraudulent emails.  

I have worked hard to put together packets for my buyers and sellers.  I want to be sure they are the most well-informed consumers around!  That is why I'm launching this new monthly newsletter that you can share with others.  NEWS YOU CAN USE!

What about property owners who are not in a transaction?  Is property fraud real?  Yes. 

I'm so passionate about this that I chose the subject for my first monthly newsletter.  There is a great way to quickly and easily sign up for 'Property Fraud Alert'. 

I have this for myself.  Here is how it works:

If you close on a property, the deed will be recorded in the appropriate county.  If you sign up for this alert, you will get a call informing you of the recorded deed.  This call is to verify it was you.  

SO important.  Below is the link that will take you directly to the free and safe sign-up page.  This gives you access to the counties in all states.  Or call 1 800-728-3858 for more information.


Property Alert SignUp

Recorder@dupageco.org

DuPage County Main Office

630 407-5400

8:00 - 4:30 M - F

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