Property Fraud Alert

Karen A. Stukel, the Will County Recorder, would like to take a moment to remind the citizens of Will County about a service available at her office. Property Fraud Alert is a FREE online service which enables the general public to register their name or the name of their business/organization with the Recorder’s Office in order to monitor potential fraudulent activity. Once registered with this service, subscribers will receive a notification via email, phone or text message in the event that a document is recorded involving their name.

Property fraud can happen to anyone. This type of crime is typically focused on the elderly, people that have paid off their mortgage, and individuals with rental or vacant property. Although Will County has had isolated incidents of fraud and has assisted Law Enforcement Agencies in prosecuting these perpetrators, this is a serious problem in areas all over the country. Property Fraud Alert does not stop fraud from happening; it allows property owners the opportunity to take the appropriate measures right away if fraud is suspected.

In most instances, the alerts will pertain to legitimate documentation that relates to the buying and selling of property. This service provides homeowners with an early detection system for potential fraud. If a person is concerned about any documentation filed, the alert will contain recording information for accessing those records. Please take the time to sign up for this FREE service today!

Property Fraud Alert is available on our website at www.willcountyrecorder.com or by calling 1-800-728-3858. If you have questions or need assistance, you may also contact the Recorder’s Office at (815) 740-4637.

Will County Recorder Press release