Blogs and Articles
![toy house with dominos and a man's hands around it](https://www.closinglock.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/iStock-1341380752-300x200.jpg)
6 Ways to Prevent Wire Transfer Fraud
Wire transfers happen every day in real estate – and most involve large sums of money. It should be no surprise that this industry has
![young woman sitting at a table at her laptop with books at her side and a plant in the background](https://www.closinglock.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/iStock-1433145639-300x125.jpg)
Payoff Verification: What the Real Estate Industry Needs to Know
Payoff Fraud is on the Rise It might be tempting to assume this increase in scams was made possible by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but
![escrow agreement on a wood table with book, pen, and eyeglasses](https://www.closinglock.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Escrow-Scams-300x158.png)
Escrow Scams: What Every Title Company Should Know
E-commerce continues to gain popularity in the real estate industry and elsewhere. As a result, it’s more important than ever to make sure your title
![a padlock linked to a magnifying glass against blue tile background](https://www.closinglock.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/How-to-Protect-Clients-from-Wire-Fraud-300x158.png)
How Do You Protect Your Clients From Wire Fraud?
These days, just about everybody working in the real estate industry knows that wire fraud is a serious problem. Despite this, it’s easy to underestimate
![a man selecting a security icon among floating icons](https://www.closinglock.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/4-Ways-to-Prevent-Real-Estate-Fraud_Blog-Image-300x158.png)
How To Choose The Best Real Estate Closing Software For Attorneys
One thing is true for real estate attorneys–closing on any property is a lot of legwork. From verifying information to collecting signatures and notarizing documents,
![padlock icon against a blue tile background](https://www.closinglock.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/4-Ways-to-Prevent-Real-Estate-Fraud_Blog-Image_Blog-Image-300x158.png)
4 Ways To Prevent Real Estate Fraud
Real estate fraud hurts everyone but the scammers themselves, including trustworthy home buyers, real estate agencies, and attorney offices. And the problem is continuing to