Indiana Recorders Urge Residents to Sign Up for Free Property Fraud Protection Program

Recorders from across the state gathered in Lawrenceburg on Tuesday to spread information about the program.

Pictured: Dearborn County Recorder Joyce Oles, Floyd County Recorder Lois Endris, Franklin County Recorder Hollie Sintz-Maxie, Jackson County Recorder Jennifer Isaacs, Jennings County Recorder Mary Dorsett-Kilgore, Ohio County Recorder Victoria Monroe, Scott County Recorder Sheryl Estes-Jent, and Union County Recorder Sue Rude. Switzerland County Recorder Dawn Naylor was present but not pictured. Photo by Travis Thayer, Eagle Country 99.3.

(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) - County Recorders from throughout Indiana gathered in Lawrenceburg on Tuesday morning to urge Hoosiers to "Make Property Fraud Protection your New Year's Resolution." 

So far, over 72,000 Indiana residents have signed up for the free Property Fraud Protection program that is offered in all 92 counties. 

"While that is a good number, we are hoping to increase it. We urge every single resident in the state to sign up for it," said Nicole Keesling, Allen County Recorder and Indiana Recorders Association Legislative Chair. 

Keesling added that the Association is doing a series of seven press conferences across the state to spread the word on how the program can impact and benefit all Hoosiers. 

While Property Fraud Protection does not prevent fraud from happening, it provides an early warning system for property owners to take appropriate actions should they determine possible fraudulent activity has taken place. 

"We want to take proactive steps to help protect the property of our residents. For most people, their property is the biggest investment they will ever make, and we as county recorders want to help you protect it," said Dearborn County Recorder Joyce Oles. 

Recorders work hand-in-hand with two partners, doxpop and Fidlar Technologies. 

Southeastern Indiana residents will use doxpop to be alerted to potential fraud. Go to http://watch.doxpop.com and follow three simple steps: 1) find your name, 2) select land records, and 3) subscribe to alerts. By entering your email address, you  begin receiving email updates whenever your name or property information is entered on a new land record

Doxpop covers 46 Indiana counties including Dearborn, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, and Switzerland counties. 

"Although this type of crime is rare in Indiana due to our Recording requirements and notary laws, it is on the rise nationwide, and we want to be proactive and help people have piece of mind when it comes to security of their property," said Keesling.