🏡 Protect Your Home from Deed & Mortgage Fraud

# 🏡 Protect Your Home from Deed & Mortgage Fraud — Free Bucks County Alert

**Bucks County** now offers a *free* service to protect your most valuable asset — your home!
With the **Recorder of Deeds Fraud Alert**, you’ll get notified any time something is recorded in your name, like a deed, mortgage, or lien. It’s one of the easiest ways to stop potential fraud before it becomes a problem.

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### 🔒 Why It Matters
Title and deed fraud is a growing issue nationwide. Thieves sometimes record fake documents trying to claim ownership of a home or take out loans against it.
This free alert helps protect you by catching suspicious activity fast.

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### 🕐 How to Enroll (Takes 2–3 Minutes)
1. Go to the **[Bucks County Fraud Alert Portal](https://www.landex.com/recordalert/?county=bucks)**
2. Enter your **name** (and your **parcel number** for added protection)
3. Confirm your contact info to receive alerts by email or text

That’s it! You’ll now be automatically notified if any new documents are recorded in your name.

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### 🚨 What to Do if You Get an Alert
If you receive a notification about a filing you don’t recognize, call the **Recorder of Deeds Office** right away at **215-348-6209**.
Their staff will verify the document and assist you with the next steps.

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### 💰 The Cost
**It’s completely free!**
There’s no need to pay for third-party “deed monitoring” services — the County provides this protection at no charge.

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Frequestly Asked Questions

How to enroll (takes 2–3 minutes)

1. Go to the Bucks County Fraud Alert Portal and follow the prompts. (It’s powered by the county’s recording vendor, LANDEX.) Bucks County
2. Enroll your name (and consider adding your parcel number for extra coverage). Springfield Township, Bucks County
3. Confirm your email/text choice for alerts.

Need help? Call the Recorder of Deeds office at 215-348-6209. Springfield Township, Bucks County

What happens if you get an alert?

• Don’t ignore it. Contact the Recorder of Deeds immediately; their staff will review the document and, if needed, coordinate with the District Attorney’s Office. Springfield Township, Bucks County

Cost & scam reminder

• The county service is free. You do not need to pay a third-party monitoring company for this. Bucks County

Who should sign up?

• Homeowners, landlords, small-business owners—anyone with property in Bucks County. Bucks County

Recorder of Deeds: Daniel J. McPhillips. tinicumtownship.org

Shared by:*
**Marsha Hick, Realtor®**
Century 21 Veterans
📞 215-431-5966
✉️ MarshaHick@C21Veterans.com

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