A good scam

A client contacted me recently about a solicitation she received in the mail from a company offering to provide her with a copy of the deed to her recently purchased home for a mere $60! She wondered if it was important for her to do this. Don't be fooled by this-- it's a huge scam and money waste for any homeowner. Know that a copy of any document relating to your real estate and recorded at the registry of deeds may be obtained from the registry for the cost of the photocopy (about $1 per page). Additionally, records of all Massachusetts registries of deeds are now available online and most provide access to all documents and free downloadable copies (there are a few exceptions which require a subscription in order to print out copies). So don't be fooled by this solicitation-- your $60 can be better spent in countless other ways.