Deed fraud is rare in Wake County. However, it’s come under scrutiny after a recent high-profile case in Raleigh.

A title search is the process of looking at historical records of a property to see who has a claim to it. A title search reveals whether the seller has the legal right to transfer the home to you.

The site, which debuted Monday, offers an update system through which property owners can be alerted to fraud. It’s part of ...