SHELBY COUNTY The Shelby County Recorder's Office is warning residents about an increase in property fraud crimes, including deed and title fraud, seller impersonation and fake purchase agreements.

"That is not fair. If they want their own home, they should get it themselves and not take other people's property that they've worked hard for," said Tressie, a concerned resident.

John Davidio, vice president of business development at Equity Protect, a title protection and home equity fraud prevention service, said the crimes are rising across Indiana and nationwide.

"When it comes to information concerning property ownership, it's all public record," Davidio said. "There are data services that can be subscribed to where you can get it, download a copy of the deed, where you can get the si

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