Property Fraud Prevention
Somers is fighting back against property fraud by offering PropertyCheckTM powered by Cott Systems.
David Marti, Town Clerk announced that Somers has implemented Cott Systems’ PropertyCheck in an invigorated effort to combat property and mortgage fraud. This 24/7 service allows residents to sign up on the Cott Systems’ RECORDhub website (https://recordhub.cottsystems.com) to receive notifications when official documents are recorded on their property. Residents can activate alerts based on their name. This is a free service to the citizens of Somers.
WHAT IS PROPERTY FRAUD? Property fraud can occur if someone forges your identity, transfers your property into their name, and records the document. This fraudulent activity can make it appear as if that person owns your home or property – and you may not have any idea that this happened! It is, unfortunately, becoming more prevalent today as cyber criminals exploit every avenue they can to cause harm and steal from everyday citizens.
Cott System’s PropertyCheck works seamlessly in the background of the Somers records management RECORDhub software, automatically alerting on an enrolled record if a document with matching name or address is recorded. Property owners need to opt-in by creating a RECORDhub account, create alerts for their name and choose the preference of alerts – email or text message. “It’s also a good idea to set up multiple alerts based on first, middle and last name variations and your spouse’s name, to be sure that an alert will be triggered in case a recording happens with some kind of slight variation,” says Paul Fetters, the product Implementation Specialist at Cott Systems
Somers has partnered with Cott Systems to offer this no-cost solution, adding an additional layer of protection to records data and allowing residents to feel safer in their homes. Marti explains, “Somers is proud to now offer this service and I encourage all residents to sign up.”
To activate this benefit, residents of Somers can simply sign up for PropertyCheck alerts at: https://recordhub.cottsystems.com
Cox Communications Rate Notice
Important Update from Cox Communications Regarding Rate Increase
Dear Residents, The Cable Advisory Council has received important correspondence from Cox Communications regarding upcoming rate increases for video services that will take effect on January 7, 2025. Cox cable subscribers are expected to receive notifications about these increases included with their bills. However, we understand that these announcements can often be overlooked. To ensure that all residents are informed, we are sharing this information widely. Please be informed that the Cable Advisory Council does not have control over these rates, as stipulated by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Cox Communications continues to hold the legacy franchise for these 10 towns in Northern Connecticut. While Frontier Communications, through their acquisition of SNET, holds the second franchise for video services, they no longer offer this service. Additionally, please note that broadband services are currently unregulated by both the FCC and PURA. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Regards, Alex Fraser Chairman Cable Advisory Council – Cox Enfield