Crime & Safety
Town Of Islip Warns Residents About Fraudulent Deed Notice Scam
Several residents recently received fraudulent notices in the mail, the Town said.
TOWN OF ISLIP, NY — The Town of Islip is warning residents about a fraudulent deed processing scam.
Several community members recently received fraudulent deed processing notices via traditional mail, which suggests there has been a transfer of a Grant Deed or other title recorded in the recipient's name, and requests payment be made in order to receive a copy, the town said.
The Town was later made aware of the notices.
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"Please be on the lookout for such notices and remain vigilant and skeptical of any bill or request for payment that you do not recognize," the Town said in a release. "Do not attempt to follow any provided links. Do not attempt to call the provided number(s). When in doubt, always reach out to an agency you trust for more information."
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