Crime & Safety

AG Warns of 'Deed Collection Services' Scam

Don't pay $50 to $90 for something you can get for free or at minimal charge from the Registry of Deeds.

By Chris Helms

There are plenty of scammers out there eager to overcharge you for information you can get yourself for free or minimal cost.

The state's attorney general, Martha Coakley, has issued a warning about one such con: getting homeowners to fork over $50 to $90 for a copy of a deed.

In fact, most homeowners get a copy of the deed at their real estate closing. Or you can go to the Registry of Deeds online or in person to get one for free or a nominal charge.

If you've already been the victim of this "deed collection services" flim-flam, here's how to contact the attorney general's office to file a complaint.


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