Fraud Prevention Tips

Fraudulent vacant land listings – when scammers impersonate owners of unencumbered land to sell properties quickly for cash – are on the rise. According to the National Association of Realtors®, 62% of title fraud cases in 2025 involved vacant land.

Fortunately, there are simple ways to protect yourself and your clients. Larimer County, Boulder County and Weld County all offer a free service that sends email alerts to property owners when documents like deeds are recorded in their name. Your clients can follow the links below to sign up for alerts.