Crime & Safety
Protect Your Property Against Fraud with New Alert System
Property fraud is one of the fastest growing white collar crimes, according to the Cook County Recorder of Deeds office.
The Cook County Recorder of Deeds has recently implemented a Property Fraud Alert System that can shield your property against fraud.
According to the Cook County Recorder of Deeds office, property and recording fraud is one of the fastest growing white collar crimes. Offenders often target homes that are mortgage-free or those owned by an elderly person who may have no heirs and file forged ownership documents with a County Recorder.
Learn how you can protect your most valuable investment by calling the Property Fraud Hotline at 312-603-4000 or visit the Cook County Recorder of Deeds on the web at www.cookrecorder.com. Sign up for the alert is easy and free of charge. Click here to download more information.
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