Arizona Free Title Alert Registration
Links to each county in Arizona to register your home to receive automated notices if anything is recorded in your name. This is a free service and recommended for all homeowners.
Credit Bureau Reporting Agencies
Often, when a consumer is a victim of a scam, it means their private details have been stolen, such as their Social Security number. It is recommended to LOCK your credit file on all three credit agencies. This is a free service and can be done quickly. It prevents any authorized use of your name to purchase or open a new account.
If you suspect fraud affecting yourself or someone you know, below is a list of current, free consumer resources to help you get educated, seek assistance, and report fraud.
Always report suspected fraud to your local police department as soon as possible and request a police report. Acting quickly can help limit harm, reduce financial losses, and protect your rights.
State of Arizona Resources:
State of Arizona Fraud Resource ( Arizona Attorney General)
Arizona Department of Real Estate (Investigations)
Federal Government Help Resources:
USA.GOV Credit Freeze (Credit Freeze)
Federal Trade Commission (Credit Freezes and Fraud Alerts)
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau US Gov. (Submit a complaint about a financial product or service)
U.S. FEDERAL HOUSING (Fraud Prevention)
Federal Bureau of Investigation – Financial Institution/Mortgage Fraud
Fannie Mae – Beware of Scams or 1-800-2FANNIE
Freddie Mac – Avoiding Fraud or 1-800-FREDDIE (select option 2)
Department of Housing and Urban Development – Prevent Loan Scams
AARP Resources for Elder Abuse & Fraud Tracking:
AARP FRAUD HELP Hotline - 877-908-3360
National Elder Abuse Hotline - 833–372–8311
Veterans and Military:
Veteran • Service member • Family Fraud Evasion (VSAFE) website
Veterans Affairs Inspector General (Crisis Line - File Complaint)
Helpful Resources and Education:
National Cybersecurity Alliance (Guide to Online Safety)
National Association of Realtors (Protecting Yourself From Title Fraud)
Do Title Lock Services Protect My Home (Helpful Article on Title Lock Services)
FTC Identity Theft Hotline 877-438-4338
National Domestic Violence Hotline (financial abuse support) 800-799-7233
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988-549-3546 (988-Lifeline)
Spot the Difference: Legitimate vs. Fraudulent Email
Learn to identify key red flags in suspicious emails.
| Feature to Check | Legitimate, Professional Email | Fraudulent Phishing Email |
|---|---|---|
| Sender Address |
Clear & Matches Brand:support@yourbank.comComes from a known company domain. |
Slightly Altered:support@secure-bank-info.comUses a public domain ( .com) to mimic a real company.
|
| Greeting |
Personalized: "Hello [Your Name]," Uses your actual name on file. |
Generic: "Dear User," or "Dear Valued Customer," Shows the sender doesn't know you. |
| Content & Tone |
Clear & Professional: "A new document is available in your portal for review." Informs without pressure. Uses correct spelling. |
Creates Urgency/Fear: "URGENT: Your account is on HOLD due to a billing problem!" Pressures you to act quickly. May have odd capitalization or errors. |
| Requested Action |
Secure & Indirect: "Please log in to your account via our official app to verify." |
Immediate & Embedded: "Click here NOW to update your payment details and avoid suspension." |
| Links |
Transparent: Link text: www.yourbank.com/statementDestination matches the visible text. |
Deceptive: Button says: "Secure Your Account" Hover reveals a fake address like: http://bank-info-secure.com
|
support@yourbank.com
Comes from a known company domain.
support@secure-bank-info.com
Uses a public domain (.com) to mimic a real company.
"Hello [Your Name]," Uses your actual name on file.
"Dear User," or "Dear Valued Customer," Shows the sender doesn't know you.
"A new document is available in your portal for review." Informs without pressure. Uses correct spelling.
"URGENT: Your account is on HOLD due to a billing problem!" Pressures you to act quickly. May have odd capitalization or errors.
"Please log in to your account via our official app to verify."
"Click here NOW to update your payment details and avoid suspension."
Link text:
www.yourbank.com/statement
Destination matches the visible text.
Button says: "Secure Your Account" Hover reveals a fake address like:
http://bank-info-secure.com
