Wire fraud is no longer a distant threat, it’s a daily risk for title professionals across the country. In this special deep-dive edition, Zina and Crosby explore the rise of social engineering in real estate transactions and how fraudsters are exploiting urgency, trust, and technology to steal millions. Backed by 2024 FBI data and real-world case studies, this episode breaks down the new fraud playbook and equips listeners with six actionable strategies to protect their clients, their closings, and their companies.
What you’ll learn from this episode
- How social engineering scams are evolving with AI voice fakes, spoofed emails, and seller impersonation
- The financial and legal risks of wire fraud
- Six critical actions every title company should implement today to strengthen its fraud defenses
- How to use tools like Closinglock, CertifID, and TrueWire to verify identities and prevent fund redirection
- What to do in the first 72 hours after a suspected attack
Resources mentioned in this episode
- Internet Crime Complaint Center
- CISA
- FinCEN
- American Land Title Association
- National Association of REALTORS®
- Closinglock
- TrueWire™ Wire Fraud Software
- CertifID
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It's Not If, It's When: Title Agents vs. Cybercrime
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Mo Choumil
CEO
Alltech National Title
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Mo Choumil
CEO
Alltech National Title
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