Cass County residents now have access to a tool to protect their property from fraud. Property Fraud Alert, an online subscription service, allows individuals to have their name monitored within the Cass County Recorder’s Office to track potential fraudulent recordings that could impact their property.

Residents can easily sign up for the service at propertyfraudalert.com/NDCass.

Property fraud often involves criminals filing deeds to make it appear that an owner has transferred ownership of a property to someone else. Using the fraudulent deed, the perpetrator may secure a mortgage, collect the funds, and disappear, leaving the property owner to deal with the consequences.

By subscribing to Property Fraud Alert, residents will receive a notification if their name is used in any recording activity within the Recorder’s Office. Subscribers can choose their preferred notification method of email, text message, or telephone call.

For more information and to sign up, visit propertyfraudalert.com/NDCass or call 800-728-3858.