The Washington County Recorder Teresa Mangold would like the residents of Washington County to be mindful of possible scam letters. 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. 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. For more information or questions, please contact the Washington County Recorder, Teresa Mangold, at 319-653-7727.