Property Fraud Alert

According to the FBI, there are ample opportunities for scam artists to commit property and mortgage fraud. Perpetrators target victims from across a demographic range, with perpetrators identifying common characteristics such as ethnicity, nationality, age, and socioeconomic variables, to include occupation, education, and income. Unfortunately, these scammers can attempt to file documents in the Register of Deeds that make it appear as if they own or even placed a lien on your property.

For hundreds of years, the Guilford County Register of Deeds has been a place where residents can file and research land transactions. Property Fraud Alert is a way to keep you up to date regarding information that may be filed under your name and to deter fraud.

If you have any technical or registration questions regarding the Fraud Alert please contact us at guilforddeeds@guilfordcountync.gov.