Niagara Falls, Lockport, North Tonawanda, Cambria, Hartland, Lewiston, Lockport, Newfane, Niagara, Pendleton, Porter, Royalton, Somerset, Wheatfield and Wilson property owners can sign up for a free service that will help protect them from title fraud. Fraud Alert is a tool provided through the Niagara County Clerk’s office that alerts property owners whenever a document, such as a deed or a mortgage is recorded under their names. While this service cannot block any attempted filings, the fact you are notified instantly allows you to contact law enforcement and retain an attorney to immediately.
The steps to sign-up for the fraud alert are:
- Click here to go to the IQS Fraud Alert website.
- Sign up by entering your email address and the names of people that you want to receive alerts.
- Agree to the Terms and Conditions, select “I am not a robot” and then click sign up.
- You will receive an email to confirm your account and verify your email address.
To prevent deed theft in Erie County, NY click here.
Call or text Buffalo Real Estate Attorney Robert Friedman at (716) 543-3764 if you suspect that you or a family member are the victim of deed theft.