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Month: <span>July 2019</span>

GTOs or Geographical Targeting Orders

Occasionally I am asked about the enforcement of Geographic Targeting Orders (GTOs) and who is affected by its regulation. I thought you would find this information helpful. What is GTO and Who is Affected? On May 14, 2019, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced the renewal of its Geographic Targeting Orders …

Washington State Recording Fee Increase

Fee change

Please note that new statewide Recording fees will go into effect as of July 1st, 2019 and will be consistent in all Washington counties.

There will be a $2.00 surcharge on ALL documents that are not exempt from the homeless housing or low income housing fees – this includes all regularly recorded documents, including maps and marriage licenses.

Regular Recorded Document Fee 

$103.50 for first page and $1.00 for each additional page – this is for all regularly recorded documents like deeds, liens, covenants, etc.

Exceptions to Regular Recorded Documents

Deeds of Trust will be $104.50 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page.

All State, County and Municipal Liens will be $39.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page.

Death Certificates will be $39.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page.

Marriage Licenses will be $69.00 total.

*Fees for Maps (Surveys, Plats, Condos, etc.) will increase to $187.50 for the first page and $5.00 for each additional page.

I always enjoy hearing from you should you have any questions.

Warm Regards,

Sandy

Social Engineering

Common Techniques of Social Engineering: Phishing: This is the most common type of attack used in social engineering. Phishing seeks to obtain personal information. Phishing commonly uses shortened or embedded links that redirect users to suspicious websites in URLs that appear legitimate. Phishing tends to incorporate threats, fear, and a …