Wire Fraud Prevention

Protect Yourself from Wire Fraud in Real Estate Transactions

Wire fraud is one of the fastest-growing threats in real estate. Criminals target homebuyers, sellers, real estate agents, and title companies with convincing phishing and spoofing scams designed to divert closing funds. Once money is sent to a fraudulent account, it is often impossible to recover.

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How Scammers Target Clients

Fraudsters are highly skilled at making their messages appear authentic. They may:

Spoof legitimate email addresses to make messages look like they’re coming from your agent, lender, or TitleFact.
Insert themselves into real email chains with fake replies or forwarded messages.
Create urgency and panic with subject lines like “URGENT: Wiring Instructions Updated” or “Funds Must Be Sent Today to Avoid Delay.”
Pressure you into acting quickly before you have time to stop, think, and verify.

This urgency is a red flag. Wire fraud criminals want you to act fast and without question. The best defense is to slow down, carefully review, and confirm any instructions directly with TitleFact.

At TitleFact, we take wire fraud prevention seriously.
Our top priority is protecting your funds and your peace of mind.

How to Stay Safe During Your Transaction…

1. Always Confirm Wiring Instructions.

TitleFact will never change wiring instructions via email at the last minute.
If you receive an email, text, or phone call that seems suspicious—even if it looks legitimate—STOP and call TitleFact directly at our verified phone number.

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2. Verify Before You Wire

Call TitleFact using the phone number on your closing documents or our official website.
Never rely on phone numbers or links provided in an email.

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3. Use Strong, Secure Email Practices

Protect your email accounts with unique, complex passwords.
Enable two-factor authentication to add an extra layer of security.
Avoid sending sensitive financial information through unsecured email.

4. Be Alert to Vacant Land Fraud

Criminals are increasingly targeting vacant lots and land parcels, posing as sellers to defraud buyers.
TitleFact carefully verifies property ownership, but clients and real estate professionals should also remain vigilant.
If something seems off—such as unusual urgency from a “seller” or documents that don’t match—contact us immediately.

5. Trust Your Gut and Call Us

When in doubt, pick up the phone. Calling TitleFact is the fastest, safest way to confirm wiring details.
Our team is here to verify instructions and walk you through the process step-by-step.

Why this matters…

Wire fraud is on the rise nationwide, and the financial losses can be devastating. Realtors and their clients must work together with trusted title partners like TitleFact to stay vigilant. By taking a few extra minutes to verify wiring instructions and secure your communication, you can protect yourself from becoming a victim.

Remember: If something feels wrong, it probably is. Call TitleFact before you send any funds.

Important Notice: TitleFact will never send last-minute changes to wiring instructions by email. If you receive any request to change wire details, do not respond—instead, call TitleFact immediately at the phone number listed on your official closing documents to verify.