Somerset County Implements New Program to Combat Property Fraud
Somerset County, Pennsylvania, has introduced a new program aimed at protecting property owners from fraud. The initiative, led by Recorder of Deeds Patricia Peifer, involves a partnership with Landex, a company providing a fraud and notary alert system. This system will notify property owners and notaries of any changes to their documents via text or email. The program is designed to offer peace of mind to property owners by ensuring they are immediately informed of any unauthorized changes to their deeds or mortgages. The setup cost of $6,000 and an annual support fee of $2,500 will be covered by the Recorder of Deeds Office’s automation fund, which is financed through document processing fees.