Onondaga County Clerk’s Office takes steps to help keep residents safe using new PropertyCheck™ software
Onondaga County, New York– Onondaga County Clerk Lisa Dell announced today that she has implemented PropertyCheck™ in the County Clerk’s Office to help protect residents from potential property and mortgage fraud. The 24/7 service allows residents to sign up on the Onondaga County Clerk’s website to receive notifications when official documents are recorded in their name. Residents can activate alerts based on their name. This is a FREE service. There is NO COST to participate.
County Clerk Lisa Dell explains, “Unfortunately we have seen some instances where someone fraudulently obtained a deed for a home without the knowledge of the real homeowner. Because there currently is no law against companies selling your information, the best way to protect yourself is to stay vigilant and informed. Our office is happy to offer this no-cost solution to help residents feel safer about their properties and online security.” For those who may need assistance signing up for this program or needs further information, please call our office at 315.435.2227.
If you receive, anything in the mail about your property records that seems questionable, Ms. Dell encourages you to contact her office at 315-435-2226.