If you have just purchased a new home, watch out for a deed scam that is making the rounds.

New home buyers get an official looking letter in the mail telling them that it is important to have a certified copy of their property deed. Consumer Reports warns that the companies selling these services use high pressure sales tactics and charge as much as $100.

Chances are the buyers will get a copy of their deed at closing, but if they don not, all they have to do is contact their county clerk or registrars office. The charge for a copy is less than $10. In some places, they can look at and print a noncertified copy of their deed from the Internet for free. If you feel like you have been the victim of a scam, please give us a call for some friendly advice.

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