This program requires the Recorder's Office to immediately send out a letter to every homeowner whose title has been transferred to a different homeowner. The Consumer Protection Unit investigates and prosecutes cases such as deceptive advertising, unfair competition, and other forms of consumer fraud.Since 2011, the Clerk-Recorder's Office has partnered with the District Attorney to preemptively protect homeowners from fraudulent transfers of ownership. Law Office of Daniel Horowitz represents residents of Contra Costa who have been arrested for white collar crimes. Penal Code § 115 PC makes it a crime knowingly to file, register, or record a false or forged document in any public office within the state. You must complete all documents and submit to the clerk. A conviction for misdemeanor forgery may result in a sentence of up to one year in county jail. Fill Out the Form Below to Get in Touch With Our Dedicated Team. If you receive a phone call from someone asking for personal or financial information, hang up and immediately report the situation to local law enforcement.