Episode
Protect Your Property: How Whiteside County’s Free Fraud Alert System Works
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- Along The Rock
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- Jul 10, 2026
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- 608
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Summary
Learn how the Whiteside County Property Fraud Alert program can help protect you. On this episode of Along the Rock , host Kierstyn Long sits down with Whiteside County Recorder Kendra Kophamer Bush to explain how the county's free Property Fraud Alert system works, what it does, and what it doesn't do. Although property fraud has become a growing concern nationwide, Kendra explains that the alert system is designed to notify residents whenever a document is recorded in their name. She also clears up common misconceptions about the program, including why receiving an alert doesn't necessarily mean fraud has occurred and why the Recorder's Office cannot stop legal documents from being recorded. In this episode, you'll learn: How the free Property Fraud Alert program works Why the system is based on your name, not your property What to do if you receive an alert Common misconceptions about property fraud notifications How to sign up for the free service For more information or to register for Property Fraud Alert, visit: https://whitesidecountyil.gov/285/Recorder---Land-Records Questions? Contact the Whiteside County Recorder's Office at 815-772-5192 . 👉 Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe for more local stories from the Sauk Valley and beyond. 🎧 Listen to the full podcast and explore more at https://theradar.online 🎤 Highlights: 00:00 – Introduction 00:38 – Is Property Fraud Becoming a Bigger Concern? 01:10 – The History of the Property Fraud Alert Program 01:34 – How to Sign Up for Property Fraud Alerts 02:00 – Understanding What the Alert Actually Tracks 02:55 – An Alert Does Not Mean Fraud Happened 03:27 – How Quickly Notifications Arrive & What To Do Next 04:53 – Common Names and False Alarms 05:42 – What the Recorder’s Office Can and Cannot Do 06…