Register of Deeds launches new property fraud protection service

News Release:

Nancy Burns encourages residents to take advantage of the FREE service that is available to help protect them from fraud.

Nancy says people can use the county's website to sign up to receive "property fraud alerts" through an automated database that monitors activity involving land records filed in the Wyandotte County Register of Deeds Office.

Property owners may sign up to take advantage of the alerts by going to www.wycokck.org click on departments at the top and go to Register of Deeds or you can go to www.propertyfraudalert.com.

This system notifies individuals when transaction involving their property is recorded in her office and provides notice of possible fraudulent activity involving their land records.It's easy to sign up for the service and offers a little extra peace of mind with just a few clicks of the mouse. Participants can choose whether to receive their alerts via email or over the phone.