Unfortunately property and mortgage fraud is a fast growing crime but now there is a way to help protect yourself and your family from being victims. The Boone County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has teamed up with a property fraud notification service called Property Fraud Alert. This is a service that is free to subscribe to and notifies you if someone attempts to record a fraudulent document using your property or business information. For further details, contact the Boone County Clerk and Recorder’s Office at 815.544.3103 or Property Fraud Alert at 800.728.3858 or www.propertyfraudalert.com.