Fraudulent postcards circulate in Iowa again
On Wednesday, February 28, 2024 the Winnebago County Recorder’s Office assisted a resident with questions regarding a confusing postcard they received, which was quickly identified as fraudulent and reported to local law enforcement. The postcard claimed to be from “County Deed Records/ Home Warranty Division” with false information about the recipient’s home warranty replacement notice and advising them to call for uninterrupted protection.
The postcard claims, “This is your Warranty Replacement notice advising you to contact our offices so you do not have a lapse in coverage…” They further request immediate action to contact them immediately or be “left vulnerable to expensive repairs and/or product replacement.” The Iowa County Recorders Association in partnership with Iowa Land Records confirmed that this information is not legitimate. Similar letters and postcards have been found across the country.
If you or someone you know has received a postcard and/or letter claiming to be from the County Deed Records/Home Warranty Division, please DO NOT RESPOND to the request in any way.
- Do not pay
- Do not call
- Do not go to the website
- Do not return any mail requests
This postcard was NOT sent by County Recorders. As County Recorders, we will always do our best to answer your questions, especially when it comes to your safety.
For more information or questions about this press release, please contact Montgomery County Recorder, Carleen Bruning, at 712-623-4363 or email www.recorder@montgomerycountyia.gov