Sheriff warns of property deed scam hitting homeowners

Authorities are warning of a scam targeting local homeowners.

Bartholomew County Sheriff Matt Myers says he was contacted by the county recorder’s office, about a company that has been offering to provide a copy of your property deed. That’s at a cost of $89.

However, the county recorder’s office will only charge you a dollar a page for the same documents, Myers says.

The sheriff warns that the company may be targeting those who have recently purchased homes, or made changes to their deed.