Somerset County Implements Fraud Alert System to Protect Property Owners
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 Lebanon County-based company, to provide a fraud and notary alert system. This system will notify property owners and registered notaries of any changes made to their documents, such as deeds and mortgages, via text or email. The program is funded by the Recorder of Deeds Office’s automation fund, which accumulates through fees charged for processing documents. The service setup costs $6,000, with an annual support fee of $2,500, but it will not require taxpayer funding. The program is designed to offer peace of mind to property owners by ensuring they are promptly informed of any document alterations. 
