With a recent property fraud allegation in Fairfield, Milford City Clerk Karen Fortunati is reminding Milford property owners of a free tool to help protect one of their most valuable assets.
The online fraud alert program allows Milford property owners to sign up to receive alerts whenever a document, such as a deed, mortgage or lien, is recorded in their name. The document can be viewed online or at the Milford City Clerk’s Office.
“We’ve been getting an increasing number of calls from owners concerned about fraudulent transfers or liens filed without notification,” Fortunati said. “This alert system will provide peace of mind. It’s easy – all you need to do is register your name and an email address. If a document is recorded in our office, you will get a notification and can call us for more information.”
The Fairfield case involved a rare instance in which a scammer sold a property to a developer, who proceeded to build a house on the land before the property’s rightful owner discovered it. Though the case is unusual, various types of property scams have been on the rise in recent years.
Call the Milford City Clerk’s Office at 203-783-3210 for more information. You can find the registration form at https://searchiqs.com/fraudalert/?CC=CTMILF.