National Mailing Scam Threatens Household Records

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National Mailing Scam Threatens Household Records

RISMEDIA, Jan. 25, 2008-The Tucson Association of Realtors® has been informed that a national company has been mailing out letters to homeowners making it seem imperative that they acquire and retain in their household records a certified copy of the deed to their house which the company will happily provide for a total cost of $89.95.

This is a scam as a homeowner may obtain a copy of their deed from the Pima County Recorder for $1.00 per page plus an additional charge of $3.00 to have the deed certified should they believe certification is important. They may even be able to obtain a copy for free from their escrow agent. While it is a good idea for people to keep a copy of their deed on file, they should be informed that there is a far more reasonable alternative for obtaining such a copy.

Source: The Tucson Association of REALTORS®.

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