--- title: Protect Your Home from Property and Deed Fraud description: Maricopa County homeowners can protect their property from deed fraud with free alerts. Learn how to register and safeguard your home in minutes. image: https://kipsellsaz.com/hubfs/Fraud%20alert%20on%20property%20deed.png --- [Skip to content](https://kipsellsaz.com/blog/protect-your-home-from-property-and-deed-fraud#main-content) ![Kip Wilkins Logo-1](https://kipsellsaz.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Kip%20Wilkins%20Logo-1.jpg?width=680&height=316&name=Kip%20Wilkins%20Logo-1.jpg) - [Home](https://kipsellsaz.com/) - [Featured Listings](https://kipsellsaz.com/featured-listings) - For Sellers Show submenu for For Sellers - [Selling Your Home](https://kipsellsaz.com/selling-your-home) - [Net Proceeds](https://kipsellsaz.com/net-proceeds) - For Buyers Show submenu for For Buyers - [Buyer Ready Service](https://kipsellsaz.com/buyer-ready-1) - [Kip's Tips for Buyers](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlfVl2Smdc0&list=PLOJIFGqSOuXxLJYsJFdswBPHAHp_2FnsF) - [Inspections](https://kipsellsaz.com/inspections) - [Check Schools](https://www.greatschools.org/) - [Home Value Trends](https://cromfordreport.com/rankings.html) - [Search Homes](https://kipsellsaz.com/home-search) - [Moving Checklist](https://kipsellsaz.com/moving-checklist) - [Real Estate Glossary](https://kipsellsaz.com/glossary) - [Meet Kip](https://kipsellsaz.com/meet-kip) - [Kip's Blog](https://kipsellsaz.com/blog) - [Contact Kip](https://share.hsforms.com/1yfIGM8fQTPmx1xCh4Nyzdwrml34) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Home](https://kipsellsaz.com/) - [Featured Listings](https://kipsellsaz.com/featured-listings) - For Sellers Show submenu for For Sellers - [Selling Your Home](https://kipsellsaz.com/selling-your-home) - [Net Proceeds](https://kipsellsaz.com/net-proceeds) - For Buyers Show submenu for For Buyers - [Buyer Ready Service](https://kipsellsaz.com/buyer-ready-1) - [Kip's Tips for Buyers](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlfVl2Smdc0&list=PLOJIFGqSOuXxLJYsJFdswBPHAHp_2FnsF) - [Inspections](https://kipsellsaz.com/inspections) - [Check Schools](https://www.greatschools.org/) - [Home Value Trends](https://cromfordreport.com/rankings.html) - [Search Homes](https://kipsellsaz.com/home-search) - [Moving Checklist](https://kipsellsaz.com/moving-checklist) - [Real Estate Glossary](https://kipsellsaz.com/glossary) - [Meet Kip](https://kipsellsaz.com/meet-kip) - [Kip's Blog](https://kipsellsaz.com/blog) - [Contact Kip](https://share.hsforms.com/1yfIGM8fQTPmx1xCh4Nyzdwrml34) - [Contact Kip](mailto:Kip@ArizonaDreamLiving.com) [Contact Kip](mailto:Kip@ArizonaDreamLiving.com) Equities Real Estate, LLC  14446 S. 24th Pl, Phoenix AZ 85048  Contact Kip Wilkins:  208.915.9606     License # SA697538000 Apr 13, 2026, 4:17:06 PM # Protect Your Home from Property and Deed Fraud ![Picture of Kip Wilkins, REALTOR](https://kipsellsaz.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Kip%20Wilkins%2c%20REALTOR.png?width=50&name=Kip%20Wilkins%2c%20REALTOR.png) [Kip Wilkins, REALTOR](https://kipsellsaz.com/blog/author/kip-wilkins-realtor) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://kipsellsaz.com/blog/protect-your-home-from-property-and-deed-fraud) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://kipsellsaz.com/blog/protect-your-home-from-property-and-deed-fraud) [Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://kipsellsaz.com/blog/protect-your-home-from-property-and-deed-fraud) [pinterest-p icon](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://kipsellsaz.com/blog/protect-your-home-from-property-and-deed-fraud) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://kipsellsaz.com/blog/protect-your-home-from-property-and-deed-fraud)   Protecting your home means more than locking the doors — it also means protecting your ownership on paper. Property and deed fraud can happen anywhere, including right here in the East Valley. Because property records are public, scammers can attempt to file fraudulent documents without the homeowner realizing it. The good news? There’s a free and simple way to help protect your home.![Fraud alert on property deed](https://kipsellsaz.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Fraud%20alert%20on%20property%20deed.png?width=1024&height=1024&name=Fraud%20alert%20on%20property%20deed.png) ## Free Property Fraud Alerts for Maricopa County Homeowners Homeowners in Maricopa County can sign up for **free Property Fraud Alerts** through the County Recorder’s Office. Once registered, you’ll receive an alert any time a document is recorded using your name. This helps you catch suspicious activity quickly and take action if needed. - ✔️ Free to register - ✔️ Takes just a few minutes - ✔️ Peace of mind knowing you’ll be notified ## Why This Matters Your home is one of your most valuable assets. Taking a few minutes to register adds another layer of protection and can help prevent long-term complications. A few minutes today can help protect your biggest investment. 👉 Sign up here: [Maricopa County Property Fraud Alert Registration](https://recorder.maricopa.gov/recdocdata/) If you ever have questions about protecting your property or buying and selling real estate in the East Valley, I’m always here to help. ## Kip Wilkins **REALTOR® | Equities Real Estate, LLC** Serving Ahwatukee, Chandler, Gilbert, and the greater East Valley 📞 [208-915-9606](tel:2089159606) 📧 [KipWilkinsREALTOR@gmail.com](mailto:KipWilkinsREALTOR@gmail.com) 🌐 [kipsellsaz.com](https://kipsellsaz.com) 14446 S. 24th Pl, Phoenix, AZ 85048 Kip Wilkins is a dedicated REALTOR® known for his professionalism, integrity, and commitment to helping buyers and sellers make confident real estate decisions. 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