The Most Important Search
You Do Before Closing.
Before you wire money, before you sign, before you move in — search the national fraud registry on the property you're buying. Deed fraud, wire scams, and title theft cost home buyers billions every year. An instant search could save your entire purchase.
5 free registry searches · No account required
Real Stories. Real Losses.
What Happens When Buyers Don't Check
"They wired $74,000 to a fraudster two days before closing."
The buyer received an email from what looked like their title company — same logo, almost the same domain — with "updated" wire instructions. $74,000 sent. Gone in hours. The FBI IC3 2025 Annual Report logged 12,368+ real estate fraud victims with $275M in losses — and that's only those who reported it. The FBI's recovery program works, but only if you act within 72 hours.
"They bought a house with stolen title."
A couple purchased a home in a competitive market. Sixteen months later, they received a court summons. The prior deed transfer — from the original owner to the seller they bought from — had been executed with a forged signature. Their title was now in dispute.
"The rental they toured didn't belong to the landlord."
A first-time buyer transitioning from renting paid a $3,200 security deposit and first/last month's rent for a property listed on a popular rental site. The property was not owned by the person who collected the deposit. The real owner called police when they found strangers trying to move in.
How HFD Fraud Scan Protects Buyers
Two layers of protection — before and after you buy.
Most buyers spend weeks researching neighborhoods, schools, and comparable sales — but spend zero seconds checking if the property has a fraud history. HFD Fraud Scan gives you the fraud database check that your realtor, lender, and title company don't automatically run.
Check any property before you make an offer
Search the national fraud registry for the property address. Know if it has a fraud history — deed fraud, wire fraud, or prior scam activity — before you spend a dollar on inspections or earnest money.
Protect your new home — free, the day after closing
Most U.S. county recorders run a free document-alert program: enroll your new parcel and you'll get an email or text the moment any document is filed against your deed. An HFDCP™-certified pro is trained to walk you through the right portal at no charge.
Verify wire instructions before you wire anything
The HFD Fraud Scan AI scanner lets you paste wire instructions or an email and get an instant fraud risk score — before your money moves.
Know your rights if fraud happens
Our fraud registry lets you report fraud incidents that may help recover your property or alert law enforcement to patterns. You're not alone.
Two Free Tools for Home Buyers
Search the Registry before you buy. Enroll in your county's free document-alert program after you close.
Step 1 — Before You Buy
Property Fraud Registry™
Free (10 searches)
- Search any US property for fraud history
- Deed fraud, wire fraud, title scams
- Full fraud record details
Step 2 — After You Close
Free County Document Alerts
Most U.S. county recorders run a free document-alert program. An HFDCP™-certified pro is trained to help you enroll and walk through your records.
- Direct alerts from your county recorder
- Notice when any document touches your parcel
- Free to enroll in most U.S. counties
- HFDCP™ pro can help you locate the portal
Search the property you're buying. Free. Right now.
Instant results. Could save your entire down payment.
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