San Diego County Real Estate Fraud Alert Service

By
Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty of California, Inc. CA DRE #01490977

San Diego County Real Estate Fraud Alert Service

 

Homeowners in San Diego County have a real estate fraud notification service they can subscribe to protect their home and property title from fraudulent theft.

 

The service is provided by the San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk’s office and is free.

 

Homeowners can sign up with up to 10 names (e.g., personal, business, trust) or 10 APNs (Assessor’s Parcel Numbers) per email address. Once registered you will receive an email alert once a document is recorded that matches your name/s or APNs. Documents could include a lien placed on the property or a fraudulent title, among others.

 

Monitoring is 24/7 and I was told the email should arrive within 24 to 48 hours after a recording occurs.

 

The email will contain the document number and a link to view the document index information.

 

I spoke with someone at the SDARCC and they recommend anyone receiving an email alert promptly get in touch with the San Diego County District Attorney’s Real Estate Fraud Unit.

 

Here’s more information on this free real estate fraud alert service.

 

Signing up for the service is easy (yes, I did) online at the SDARCC website. For more information and questions, you can call (619) 258-8158.

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Comments (21)

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Thank you for this public information and alert about the Fraud Taking Place Jeff 🙄

Sep 30, 2023 09:47 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Endre Barath, Jr.  My guess is the recorder's offices in many counties in CA have this service. I just learned about it from a mailing.

Jeff

Sep 30, 2023 10:03 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Jeff Dowler, CRS  clearly I will have to check on this with my Title People greatly appreciated the heads up, Endre

Sep 30, 2023 10:04 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It really is sad that there is so much fraud in the world these days.  My own home was even subjected to fraud, albeit likely accidentally.

Oct 01, 2023 03:48 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

This is such a great public service, Jeff. I have it on my list to do some research on the counties I work in for the same thing...just haven't gotten around to it.

Oct 01, 2023 04:59 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Jeff. Sad to think we need such services, but it is what way it is. Will your District Attorney pursue it? Just asking! Enjoy your day.

Oct 01, 2023 05:40 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Thanks, Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS 

I suspect there are other jurisdictions that offer a similar service.

Jeff 

Oct 01, 2023 09:46 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Brian England 

And it just seems to be getting more prevalent.

Hope things were OK with your house!!

BTW I like your profile photo - is that Sharon Tara's creation?

Jeff

Oct 01, 2023 09:55 AM
Brian England

You guessed it, Jeff Dowler, CRS, she hooks me up each and every year!

Oct 01, 2023 04:16 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Nina Hollander, Broker 

I think it's a terrific service that hopefully will help homeowners and others.

Good luck with your research!

Jeff

Oct 01, 2023 10:04 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Wayne Martin 

The DA's office seems to have a pretty thorough program but I suspect some things do not get pursued. It would be interesting to know about the percentage of success stories.

Jeff

Oct 01, 2023 10:22 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is good information to share with area residents.

Have a very productive week.

Oct 01, 2023 01:57 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Thank you Roy Kelley  You as well!

Jeff

Oct 02, 2023 04:49 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Jeff I need to check if this service is available around here, but it is ashamed that services like this are needed.

Oct 01, 2023 02:38 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Jeff- this is a great service for your community!!!  It is a shame that we have to rely on services like this but we do!!!

Oct 01, 2023 06:14 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Jeff, 

This is so important to share with others.  There is a lot of fraud out there.  Sedona is in the midst of a lot of land fraud.  The price of lots is pretty high, and many owners are out of state so we have to be vigilant.  

Oct 02, 2023 02:52 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi George Souto 

I suspect a lot of jurisdictions offer something similar. It IS a shame!

Jeff

Oct 02, 2023 04:51 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kathy Streib 

I so agree - I was glad to get the mailing from our Recorder's Office.  Real estate fraud seems to be worsening all the time.

Jeff

Oct 02, 2023 04:53 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Sheri Sperry - MCNE® 

Absentee owner certainly complicates things but makes it's easier for the fraudsters.

Jeff

Oct 02, 2023 04:54 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

There are so many schemers out there these days.  I was talking with someone a few weeks ago, who had their vacation home taken over by squatters.  It was a nightmare getting rid of them.  They ended up waiting until the squatters left for a few hours. They immediately went in, changed the locks, tossed the belongings at the curb, and then sat inside with a loaded shotgun.  We didn't even discuss the legality; but in this instance, it worked!

Oct 07, 2023 08:09 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Myrl Jeffcoat 

They certainly took things into their own hands, didn't they?!

Jeff

Oct 08, 2023 10:02 AM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Howdy Jeff,  Constant vigilance is needed anymore.  New scams popping up seemingly daily.  mdm

Oct 16, 2023 03:45 AM