News Release: Recorder’s Office Adds More Tools to Assist Homeowners

Lake County

News Release                                                                                                   Contact:

Feburary 17, 2015                                                                                     Jennie Vana

Lake County Communications Manager
847-377-2154

Recorder’s Office Adds More Tools to Assist Homeowners

Lake County Recorder Mary Ellen Vanderventer announced today that the office has implemented an additional service for homeowners to use to fight against identity theft and mortgage fraud. 

This new 24/7 service allows residents to sign up on the Recorder’s website to receive an email or text, alerting them when certain documents have been recorded against their name or property. 

 “According to the FBI, property and mortgage fraud is the fastest growing white-collar crime.  We are continually evaluating ways to improve the quality of our services. This is an easy, convenient and free tool for homeowners to use to protect their biggest investment.”

Residents are encouraged to sign up for property check alerts on the Recorder’s website at: www.lakecountyil.gov/recorder. For more information, contact the Recorder’s office at 847-377-2575.