Fraud

A person signs a document labeled “Wire Transfer Instructions†at a closing table, with keys, a closing disclosure, and a judge’s gavel in view—symbolizing the legal and financial risks associated with real estate wire transfers.

Wire Fraud and the Rising Standards of Tech Due Diligence

By Tom Weyant, VP, Risk Management and Data Privacy Officer, Ðǿմ«Ã½ Ðǿմ«Ã½ When wire fraud occurs, the loss of funds can be deeply distressing. That pain is now often compounded by the legal baseline for “reasonable care†dramatically shifting. Courts…

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Stop Risking Your Sensitive Docs

Prevent data leaks and ensure version control by ditching PDFs for a more modern approach. By Bryan Johnson, IT Director, Ðǿմ«Ã½ Although the risks of our digital-first economy are becoming increasingly well known, many people still…

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The Changing Face of Fraud 

The fraud landscape is changing fast; here’s how to adapt By Amanda Berry, Senior Claims Counsel, Ðǿմ«Ã½ The real estate market is currently experiencing record low transaction volume, driven by mortgage and affordability pressures. Given these…

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When Wire Fraud Happens, Minutes Count

By Valerie J. Grandin, Senior Vice President and Chief Underwriting Counsel and Vice President and Elyce Schweitzer, Regulatory Compliance Officer Every wire fraud defense expert agrees on one thing: the number one factor in recovering diverted funds is time. Every…

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A man’s face appears partially digitized beside a stamped legal document and pen—symbolizing the intersection of technology, identity verification, and fraud prevention in real estate transactions.

How New Fraud and Notarization Laws Affect Real Estate Closings

A Practical Look at the Legal Environment Behind “Verify, Then Trust†By: Elyce Schweitzer, Ðǿմ«Ã½ Ðǿմ«Ã½ Regulatory Compliance Officer Artificial intelligence has made fraud more convincing and more difficult to spot. As we explored in our earlier piece on deepfake-enabled…

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Top Fraud Concerns to Watch Out for in 2026

Keep every file and every party safe by usingthese best practices every day By Mauri Hawkins, Chief Claims Counsel, Ðǿմ«Ã½ Title pros know that fraud is a big problem in our industry, but the available data…

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Rodney Anderson and Texas State Senator Royce West stand beside a framed copy of Senate Bill 16, which aims to protect Texans from real property theft and fraud. The display highlights their roles in supporting this legislation.

Texas Tackles Deed Fraud

Exciting legislative developments in the Lone Star State offer new tools to prosecutors and stronger protections for property owners. By Adam Mohrbacher For most homeowners, a deed represents safety, stability, and legacy. Deed fraud turns that certainty upside down. With…

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