How Do Some People Sleep At Night?

From time to time we hear of local real estate scams going cropping up. Most of the time they are of the nature of something to do with repairs to homes, especially when summer storms roll through.  More often than not, the victims are unassuming elderly individuals who have been convinced that the services are needed. When I hear of such reports I wonder how these individuals can sleep at night? 

The following alert was sent out by the office of Attorney General Greg Zoeller.  Apparently there have been numerous complaints regarding this.  While this "service" is not illegal it is highly unethical.  

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"Watch out for mailings offering copies of deeds"

News reports and consumer calls confirm that the “Property Deed Scam” is still hitting

home with Hoosiers.  The mailing is often from a private company, with a government-

like name, offering certified copies of your land deed for an excessive fee – up to $87.

Property deeds are public records and your county recorder can provide you a copy for free or at a nominal cost, often times a $1 per page.  Attorney General Greg Zoeller said that while the property deed service is not necessarily illegal, the solicitation can often mislead consumers into believing they need a copy. Homeowners are not required to have copies even when they sell a property.

Zoeller asks consumers to disregard the mailings and help warn family and friends –

especially senior citizens. If you have any doubts about a mailing offering a government-provided service, contact the entity directly to confirm the solicitation’s

legitimacy. If you have paid for this service, but did not receive your deed copy you can

file a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office by visiting www.IndianaConsumer.com or requesting a complaint form be mailed to you by calling

1.800.382.5516.