Scam Warning for Webster County Residents

On Monday May 1, the Webster County Recorder’s Office assisted a
resident with questions about a confusing letter they received, which was quickly identified as a
scam and reported to local law enforcement. The letter claimed to be from “County Deed
Records” with false information about the recipient’s home warranty expiration date. The letter
also contained a “renewal fee voucher” for $199, which resembles a check and requests
immediate action to call or be left vulnerable to repair costs. The Iowa County Recorders
Association in partnership with Iowa Land Records confirm that this information is not legitimate.
Similar illegitimate letters have been found across the country.
Thankfully, in the Webster County incident, the resident came into the Webster County
Recorder’s office with questions before taking any action. If you or someone you know has
received a letter claiming to be from the County Deed Records, please DO NOT RESPOND to
the letter in any way.
Do not pay
Do not call
Do not go to the website
Do not return any mail requests
Webster County Recorder, Lindsay Laufersweiler, had this to say about the scam letter,
“Scams are everywhere! Thankfully this individual came into the office to research. This mailing
was NOT sent by County Recorders. (Please remember to) do your research and ask
questions. You’ll be glad you did!”
Local Events Calendar
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Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
LOHRVILLE VISIONS AND THE SOUTH CENTRAL CALHOUN BASEBALL TEAM INVITES YOU TO THE HAUNTED FOREST, SATURDAY, OCTOBER […]
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Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
LOHRVILLE VISIONS AND THE SOUTH CENTRAL CALHOUN BASEBALL TEAM INVITES YOU TO THE HAUNTED FOREST, SATURDAY, OCTOBER […]
CHRISTMAS WINDOW PAINTING
CHRISTMAS WINDOW PAINTING
THE DAYTON PUBLIC LIBRARY WILL HAVE A CHRISTMAS WINDOW PAINTING EVENT, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH BEGINNING AT 6:30 […]
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ADOPT A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS
ADOPT A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS
THE YWCA OF FORT DODGE INVITES YOU TO ADOPT A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS. THEY WANT TO CONTINUE […]
Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
LOHRVILLE VISIONS AND THE SOUTH CENTRAL CALHOUN BASEBALL TEAM INVITES YOU TO THE HAUNTED FOREST, SATURDAY, OCTOBER […]
3 events,
DAYTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOLDED BOOK ANGELS AND TREE
DAYTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOLDED BOOK ANGELS AND TREE
THE DAYTON PUBLIC LIBRARY WILL BE MAKING FOLDED BOOK ANGELS AND TREES, SATURDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 2ND AT […]
Harp Twins Christmas Concert
Harp Twins Christmas Concert
DON’T MISS THE HARP TWINS CHRISTMAS CONCERT, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2ND AT 7 AT WOODLAWN CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN […]
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Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
LOHRVILLE VISIONS AND THE SOUTH CENTRAL CALHOUN BASEBALL TEAM INVITES YOU TO THE HAUNTED FOREST, SATURDAY, OCTOBER […]
1 event,
ADOPT A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS
2 events,
Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
LOHRVILLE VISIONS AND THE SOUTH CENTRAL CALHOUN BASEBALL TEAM INVITES YOU TO THE HAUNTED FOREST, SATURDAY, OCTOBER […]
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THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER
YOU’RE INVITED TO HAWKEYE COMMUNITY THEATER’S HOLIDAY PLAY, “THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER” DECEMBER 7TH THRU 9TH […]
Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
LOHRVILLE VISIONS AND THE SOUTH CENTRAL CALHOUN BASEBALL TEAM INVITES YOU TO THE HAUNTED FOREST, SATURDAY, OCTOBER […]
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ST. EDMOND CRAFT AND VENDOR FUNDRAISER
ST. EDMOND CRAFT AND VENDOR FUNDRAISER
THERE WILL BE A CRAFT AND VENDOR SHOW FUNDRAISER, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9TH FROM 9 UNTIL 4 AT […]
Pancakes With Santa
Pancakes With Santa
THE THOR BOOSTERS WILL HAVE PANCAKES WITH SANTA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9TH FROM 9 UNTIL NOON AT THE […]
DAYTON PUBLIC LIBRARY WINE BOTTLE SANTA GNOMES
DAYTON PUBLIC LIBRARY WINE BOTTLE SANTA GNOMES
THERE WILL BE MORE CHRISTMAS CRAFTING FUN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9TH AT 5 AT THE DAYTON PUBLIC LIBRARY. […]
Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
LOHRVILLE VISIONS AND THE SOUTH CENTRAL CALHOUN BASEBALL TEAM INVITES YOU TO THE HAUNTED FOREST, SATURDAY, OCTOBER […]
2 events,
Second Sunday Supper
Second Sunday Supper
YOU’RE INVITED TO THE SECOND SUNDAY SUPPER, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10TH FROM 5 UNTIL 7 AT LEHIGH METHODIST […]
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ADOPT A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS
Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
LOHRVILLE VISIONS AND THE SOUTH CENTRAL CALHOUN BASEBALL TEAM INVITES YOU TO THE HAUNTED FOREST, SATURDAY, OCTOBER […]
1 event,
2 events,
Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
LOHRVILLE VISIONS AND THE SOUTH CENTRAL CALHOUN BASEBALL TEAM INVITES YOU TO THE HAUNTED FOREST, SATURDAY, OCTOBER […]
1 event,
3 events,
Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
LOHRVILLE VISIONS AND THE SOUTH CENTRAL CALHOUN BASEBALL TEAM INVITES YOU TO THE HAUNTED FOREST, SATURDAY, OCTOBER […]
BRADY O’BRIEN PRESENTS “AN ENCHANTED EVENING”
BRADY O’BRIEN PRESENTS “AN ENCHANTED EVENING”
DON’T MISS BRADY O’BRIEN’S “AN ENCHANTED EVENING”, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15H AT THE LARAMAR BALLROOM IN FORT DODGE. […]
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2 events,
Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
LOHRVILLE VISIONS AND THE SOUTH CENTRAL CALHOUN BASEBALL TEAM INVITES YOU TO THE HAUNTED FOREST, SATURDAY, OCTOBER […]
1 event,
ADOPT A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS
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3RD ANNUAL “AN EVENING WITH SANTA”
3RD ANNUAL “AN EVENING WITH SANTA”
THE FORT DODGE EVENING LIONS CLUB PRESENT THE 3RD ANNUAL “AN EVENING WITH SANTA” TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19TH […]
Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
LOHRVILLE VISIONS AND THE SOUTH CENTRAL CALHOUN BASEBALL TEAM INVITES YOU TO THE HAUNTED FOREST, SATURDAY, OCTOBER […]
1 event,
1 event,
Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
LOHRVILLE VISIONS AND THE SOUTH CENTRAL CALHOUN BASEBALL TEAM INVITES YOU TO THE HAUNTED FOREST, SATURDAY, OCTOBER […]
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1 event,
Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
LOHRVILLE VISIONS AND THE SOUTH CENTRAL CALHOUN BASEBALL TEAM INVITES YOU TO THE HAUNTED FOREST, SATURDAY, OCTOBER […]
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Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
LOHRVILLE VISIONS AND THE SOUTH CENTRAL CALHOUN BASEBALL TEAM INVITES YOU TO THE HAUNTED FOREST, SATURDAY, OCTOBER […]
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Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
LOHRVILLE VISIONS AND THE SOUTH CENTRAL CALHOUN BASEBALL TEAM INVITES YOU TO THE HAUNTED FOREST, SATURDAY, OCTOBER […]
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1 event,
Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
LOHRVILLE VISIONS AND THE SOUTH CENTRAL CALHOUN BASEBALL TEAM INVITES YOU TO THE HAUNTED FOREST, SATURDAY, OCTOBER […]
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1 event,
Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
Lohrville Visions Haunted Forest
LOHRVILLE VISIONS AND THE SOUTH CENTRAL CALHOUN BASEBALL TEAM INVITES YOU TO THE HAUNTED FOREST, SATURDAY, OCTOBER […]
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