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roperty fraud has become a rapidly growing white-collar crime, putting homeowners at risk of losing their properties to thieves. These scammers can simply alter property records and take control without being detected. To combat this issue, some Texas counties have implemented a property fraud alert system, which sends email notifications to homeowners when changes are made to the deed or title of their property.

    If a crook attempts to file documents at the courthouse to take over your property, you'll receive an alert allowing you to contact county officials for assistance. They can help remove the imposter's name from the paperwork and protect your ownership. Fortunately, most Dallas-Fort Worth counties offer this service for free.

    To sign up for the property fraud alert in major counties, follow these links:

    * Collin: https://collin.tx.publicsearch.us/property-alert

    * Dallas: https://www.dallascounty.org/government/county-clerk/recording/property-fraud.php

    * Denton: https://denton.tx.publicsearch.us/property-alert

    * Ellis: https://www.propertyfraudalert.com/TXEllis

    * Johnson: https://johnson.tx.publicsearch.us/property-alert

    * Kaufman: https://kaufmancountytx-web.tylerhost.net/web/fraudGuard/disclaimerPage

    * Tarrant: https://www.propertyfraudalert.com/TXTarrant

    * Rockwall: https://www.rockwallcountytexas.com/1104/Property-Fraud-Alert