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How Capital Title Insurance Agency caught 7 vacant land seller fraud attempts with Closinglock
According to a recent American Land Title Association (ALTA) report, 28% of title companies experienced at least one seller-impersonation fraud (SIF) attempt in 2023. Like
How to protect your data after the recent SSN breach
You may have seen recent reports regarding a class action lawsuit that revealed that 272 million social security numbers (SSN) may have been leaked in
The Rise of Business Email Compromise (BEC)
As technology evolves, fraudsters are getting increasingly more sophisticated with their methods to steal funds, especially in high-stakes transactions like buying a home. The last
Protecting Buyers and Sellers from Wire Fraud Scams
When it comes to purchasing, renting, or refinancing a home mortgage, the last thing anyone wants to worry about is falling victim to fraudulent schemes.
The Rise of Seller Impersonation: How Scammers are Targeting Real Estate Transactions
With the real estate market experiencing a shallow inventory, potential home buyers are seeing increased competition, leading to frequent bidding wars. In this intense environment,
How to Protect Yourself from Real Estate Wire Fraud as a Seller
Wire fraud is rampant in the title industry. Fraudsters have been able to infiltrate many real estate transactions in order to receive the sale proceeds