PHOENIX — Let Joe Know viewer John reportedly received an email from the Maricopa County Registrar’s Office regarding a new title warning program.
You may have received the same email as well.
But when he opened the email, John had some concerns. He says the URL link to the program included in the email didn’t work. That made him suspicious – was this legal, or was a crook trying to get his information?
The Let Joe Know team took John’s concerns to the county.
A spokesman for Maricopa County Registrar Steven Richer said the agency has indeed launched a new title warning program in Maricopa County. But a spokeswoman said an incomplete URL was sent the first time, causing the link to fail. The link is fixed now.
The program is legitimate, but take a closer look, John! It’s important to stay vigilant.
In fact, vigilance is the main goal of this new program.
Consumers can sign up for the Title Alerts program for free. Registrar Richer said his office has heard of additional cases of title fraud. By forging documents, fraudsters and fraudsters can transfer ownership or deeds without the permission or knowledge of the true owner.
People who have recently inherited property, or who own vacant or unmonitored properties may be at greater risk of falling victim to this type of scam.
Archivist Richer warns, “…By the time you actually go to see the property, someone has said it and someone has moved in.” Once that happens, unraveling confusion and proving wrongdoing can be costly in both time and money.
If you are interested, please sign up for the Title Alert program at: Maricopa County Registrar’s Website. Once there,[タイトル アラート]Go to the section and enter a valid email address and the name of the person or company you want to monitor. Then simply select English or Spanish and select “Sign Up”.
If someone submits documents in a name you monitor, you will receive an email and a link to those documents so you can take action if the documents are fraudulent.
“I hope this puts some people at ease,” said registrar Richer.
If you are a victim of title fraud, please report it.
Report the scam to your local police department’s Fraud Division and the police. Arizona Attorney General’s Office.
