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James · 10-23-2007, 10:40 PM

Kind of a half story/half how-to possibility here.

I got a letter the other day from some agency about how I had the deed to the house transferred to my name in March. It was basically stating that it is always a smart idea for home owners to have a copy of this deed in their posession.

I thought, good idea, right?

Well, I kept reading to the part where they were asking for a certified check for 69.98 and they will send a copy of the deed to your property to you.

I thought well, it sounds like a good idea, but at the same time... 70 bucks? Today I asked my dad about and he says it's a scam that had been in the paper for a while now, and that you can go down to the courthouse and obtain a copy of your deed in your name for 3-5 dollars. I'd already thrown that paper away this weekend when I was cleaning up my living room so alls well that ends well.

I figure we could make a sticky of known scams towards house hunting, home buying and home ownership for all of us to check over and share with the site.

briansol · 10-24-2007, 02:35 AM

as long as you have your title insurance form, you're good. that form insures you for the value of you home that the title is legit and in your name.

if you don't have this, call the lawyer who did your closing.

briansol · 10-24-2007, 02:41 AM

here's a scam i was made aware of, as i received the exact same letter. I was fishy because it wasn't from m mortgage company, so i looked it up. yup, scam.

National BiWeekly Admin = SCAM

uExpress.com: Scott Burns by Scott Burns -- (07/29/2003) YOU ARE ENTITLED! (TO DECEPTIVE OFFERS BY DIRECT MAIL)

ScrapinSTi · 10-24-2007, 06:32 AM

Yeah, I got a copy of my deed from town hall last year... Cost me $1 for the copy. Thats it.

10-23-2007, 10:40 PM	#1
James Slacking off in the house Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In IN Posts: 233 Rep Power: 5	Known scams. Kind of a half story/half how-to possibility here. I got a letter the other day from some agency about how I had the deed to the house transferred to my name in March. It was basically stating that it is always a smart idea for home owners to have a copy of this deed in their posession. I thought, good idea, right? Well, I kept reading to the part where they were asking for a certified check for 69.98 and they will send a copy of the deed to your property to you. I thought well, it sounds like a good idea, but at the same time... 70 bucks? Today I asked my dad about and he says it's a scam that had been in the paper for a while now, and that you can go down to the courthouse and obtain a copy of your deed in your name for 3-5 dollars. I'd already thrown that paper away this weekend when I was cleaning up my living room so alls well that ends well. I figure we could make a sticky of known scams towards house hunting, home buying and home ownership for all of us to check over and share with the site. __________________ 1927 2200 sq feet 3 story renovation project. Done Washing Machine - 10.27.07 Windows Install - 02.13.08 (New) Gas Oven - 11.22.08 New Front Door - 02.26.11 New Garage Door - 05.13.11 Needs to be Done Uh... Alot more.

10-24-2007, 02:35 AM	#2
briansol Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central CT Age: 31 Posts: 499 Rep Power: 10	as long as you have your title insurance form, you're good. that form insures you for the value of you home that the title is legit and in your name. if you don't have this, call the lawyer who did your closing. __________________ 1997 2050sqft Split Level

10-24-2007, 02:41 AM	#3
briansol Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central CT Age: 31 Posts: 499 Rep Power: 10	here's a scam i was made aware of, as i received the exact same letter. I was fishy because it wasn't from m mortgage company, so i looked it up. yup, scam. National BiWeekly Admin = SCAM uExpress.com: Scott Burns by Scott Burns -- (07/29/2003) YOU ARE ENTITLED! (TO DECEPTIVE OFFERS BY DIRECT MAIL) __________________ 1997 2050sqft Split Level

10-24-2007, 06:32 AM	#4
ScrapinSTi Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In Debt. Posts: 252 Rep Power: 5	Yeah, I got a copy of my deed from town hall last year... Cost me $1 for the copy. Thats it.