GEORGETOWN – The Williamson County Clerk’s Office offers a way for residents to better protect their homes or businesses from property fraud. The Property Fraud Alert program is a notification service that alerts subscribers if a document with their name on it is submitted to the County Clerk Recording Office.
According to the FBI, property and mortgage fraud are the fastest growing crimes in the country. “I’m extremely proud to be able to provide this free alert program for our residents,” said County Clerk Nancy Rister. “The program makes it easy for our residents to protect their investments.”
Residents can sign up for this free alert service by visiting https://www.propertyfraudalert.com/TXWilliamson.
Residents can choose the method of contact that best works for them and will be notified when a document with their name has been filed. They can then go online to see the document or documents that were filed or call the county clerk’s office at 512-943-1515 for that information.
Residents with a common name may receive an alert that pertains to another individual with the same name, and can contact the County Clerk’s Office to check on the status of the alert.
