Suspicious Lifelock property notifications trigger scam warning in Greenwich

Well, we're learning there have been reports of potentially fraudulent property purchase notifications involving LifeLock. And now the Greenwich Police Department is warning all residents to be aware of this potential scam. For those of you that may not know, LifeLock is a third-party identity theft protection service. Police say the town has received several inquiries from people who reported receiving LifeLock alerts claiming property purchases had been made made in their names. These notifications have raised concerns regarding possible identity theft and unauthorized real estate transactions. Police say Greenwich has its own land records fraud alert service and does not use LifeLock to monitor property transactions or issue land record fraud alerts. So if you receive these notifications, police say you should not click unfamiliar links or give them your personal or financial information. Make sure you verify it's legit through the company's official website or customer service agents. If you do receive an unexpected notification regarding a property purchase or transfer, contact the Greenwich Town Clerk's Office to confirm any reported property transactions. And just to keep yourself safe from time to time, police say you should regularly review financial accounts, credit reports, and property records for unauthorized activity. And if you do think you may have been a victim of the scam, no matter where you live, make sure you contact your local police department. In Greenwich, Katarina Belalis, News 12.