How can you protect your home title from fraud?

The single most effective step is daily monitoring of your county property records so you are alerted the moment a deed, lien, or transfer is filed against your address. Also guard your personal information and act immediately if anything looks wrong.

Does title insurance protect against title fraud?

No. Standard title insurance covers defects in your title that existed at the time of purchase. It does not cover fraud that occurs after closing — that gap is what ongoing monitoring addresses.

What should you do if you find a fraudulent filing on your property?

Do not wait. Contact your county recorder's office the same day, file a police report, and reach out to a real estate attorney. Speed matters because a fraudulent filing challenged within days is far easier to reverse.

How to Protect Your Home Title from Fraud

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Review your property-record snapshot and decide whether ongoing monitoring is right for your home

The FBI has warned that quit claim deed fraud is on the rise. County recorders file documents, but they do not verify identity or notify homeowners.

True Guard Title provides a free snapshot of the available owner, last recorded transfer, estimated value, county, parcel, and key property facts for an address.

The optional $19.99/month service monitors supported property-record sources and alerts the subscriber when a monitored change needs attention. The free snapshot is informational and is not a title search, legal advice, or a title-insurance policy.

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