(Atlantic, Iowa) – Cass County Recorder Mary Ward, today (Thursday), wants residents in the area to be aware of a scam “County Deed Records” letter some residents are receiving. Ward says “On Monday, May 1, a County Recorder’s Office assisted a resident with questions about a confusing letter they received, which was quickly identified as a scam and reported to local law enforcement.

The letter claimed to be from”County Deed Records.” It contained false information about the recipients’ home warranty expiration date. Mary Ward says “The letter also contained a ‘renewal fee voucher‘ for $199, which resembles a check, and requests immediate action to call or be left vulnerable to repair costs.” Ward warns “The Iowa County Recorders Association, in partnership with Iowa Land Records, confirm that this information is NOT legitimate. Similar illegitimate letters have been found across the county.”

“Thankfully,” Ward says, “The resident came into their local County Recorder’s Office with questions, before taking any action. If you are someone you know has received a letter claiming to be from County Deed Records, please DO NOT RESPOND to the letter in any way.”

• Do not pay
• Do not call
• Do not go to the website
• and Do not return any mail requests.

For more information, contact the Cass County Recorders Office at 712-243-1692.

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