Wharton County has launched a free tool to help homeowners guard against property fraud. PropertyCheck, approved by commissioners in January, alerts residents when official documents are filed on their property. The service is now live. While no cases have been reported locally, nearby Harris County has seen major fraud schemes, with scammers stealing homes and land. Property fraud made headlines last year when Elvis Presley’s Graceland was nearly stolen. Wharton County residents can sign up for PropertyCheck at coclerk.co.wharton.tx.us to receive alerts and verify filings.