Recognize and prevent real estate wire fraud before it’s too late

Wire fraud is real estate’s fastest-growing threat. Learn how to protect every deal with proactive strategies that actually work.

Digital payment security: Protecting real estate transactions

Generic security tools leave real estate transactions exposed. Learn how purpose-built fraud prevention protects your deals and enhances client relationships.

What is Wire Fraud?

Every year, the real estate industry reports billions of dollars in loss due to wire fraud. This article will explain what wire fraud is and who it affects.

Protecting real estate deals from growing check fraud

Why checks are still a top target for fraud and how to protect your transactions.

Safe earnest money transfers for title companies

Say goodbye to outdated payment processes. CertifID makes earnest money deposits fast, easy, and secure—with no checks, no wires, and no trips to the bank.

Remote closings in real estate: Why security matters more than ever

Learn how title companies and law firms can run secure, compliant remote closings while protecting clients from rising wire fraud threats.

Impersonation scams: The ultimate guide to recognition, prevention, and protection

Real estate fraud is evolving fast, and impersonation scams are leading the charge. Learn how they work, who they target, and how you can stay one step ahead.

A smarter, faster way to protect mortgage payoffs: PayoffProtect now fully integrated with SoftPro

Here's what to know about our latest integration with SoftPro.

Wire Transfer Fraud: Protect your title company

Here's what you need to know about wire transfer fraud.

How to verify wire instructions and eliminate the risk of fraud

Learn how to keep your transactions safe from wire fraud.

How to find the right online notary: A title company's guide to remote notarization security

Consider these conditions and standards before using remote online notarization.

How secure is a wire transfer? The answer may be more complex than you think

A rise in cybercrime has real estate professionals wondering—are wire transfers safe? CertifID has the answers.

Closing Attorneys’ Shifting Role in Today's Real Estate Landscape

With fraud on the rise, closing attorneys have a new role to play: fraud fighter.

Connecting the Dots of Identity Verification

The SoftPro Integration with CertifID Can Help Stop Wire Fraud

Learn how a SoftPro integration with CertifID delivers productivity benefits and wire fraud protection to your business and clients.

Court Ruling Proves Banks Can’t Always Protect You From Wire Fraud

A court has ruled Bank of America does not need to pay back $580,000 to a law firm that fell victim to wire fraud.

Guide to Fraud Prevention, Part 4: People

You’ve probably heard the saying, “You’re only as good as the people around you,” and when it comes to digital security, that’s definitely true.

What is ISO 20022 and how will it impact you?

Get up to speed on ISO 20022, the new payment messaging standard changing how wires are sent and received.

Customer identity verification: How to do it right in business transactions

Whether you’re closing a legal deal, managing a property transaction, or transferring large sums between accounts, verifying who you’re doing business with is critical.

$16.6 billion lost: Breaking down the 2024 FBI IC3 Cybercrime Report

The 2024 FBI IC3 Report is out. And yes, BEC is still the biggest threat you’re ignoring.

The best real estate closing software for attorneys in 2025

Real estate attorneys need secure closing software to streamline transactions and protect clients. Learn how to select the right product for your business.

Closing wire verification system: how to protect your real estate closings

Learn how a Closing Wire Verification System protects title companies and law firms from fraud. Get tips to keep client funds safe and transactions smooth.

How to Detect Mortgage Payoff Fraud

Learn the mortgage payoff fraud red flags that settlement and title companies should look out for.

Wire fraud insurance: what you need to know for 2025

In this post about real estate wire fraud, we discuss whether professional liability and/or cyber insurance covers wire fraud losses.

8 examples of mortgage fraud and how to detect and prevent them

Here are 8 common types of mortgage fraud that your business needs to be aware of and how you can reinforce your closing process to stop criminals in their tracks.

How to make sure you are secure after wire fraud: From the first 24 hours to a long-term security plan

Wire fraud recovery is possible if you act now. Follow these steps on how to get money back from a wire transfer scam.

Who is liable in cases of wire fraud? Costly lawsuits signal interesting trends

As wire fraud losses increase across the consumer sector, new lawsuits aim to hold more businesses and banks accountable.

Your law firm’s biggest threat might be in your inbox—here’s how to stop it

We’re partnering with ALPS Insurance to protect your business from today’s evolving cybersecurity threats.

Domain Spoofing: What to do when a fraudster copies your website

Fraudsters can copy your site in a few seconds. Here's how to stop them.

Introducing business verification: Building a more secure community together

Our latest feature makes verifying the legitimacy of your transaction partners easier than ever before.

8 cybersecurity audit best practices for law firms: a step-by-step guide

How to conduct a comprehensive cybersecurity audit for your law firm.

Live Wire 2024: 8 Takeaways Title Professionals Can Use to Transform Their Businesses

Key insights from Live Wire 2024 to help you fight fraud.

Social Engineering and Its Threat to Business Security and Sustainability

Here's how to recognize and defend against social engineering and its different forms of manipulation in digital spaces.

Wire fraud prevention: 9 best practices for title and law companies

In real estate, you need to be prepared for fraud attempts. In this article, we explain the steps you can take to prevent wire fraud in your company.

State of Wire Fraud 2025: What 1,500 consumers want real estate professionals to know about wire fraud

Three key findings from our latest consumer wire fraud survey.

Launching Paymints.io with CertifID: The Future of Digital Payments

We’re combining forces to help you take your wire fraud prevention even further.

Title Production Software: Choose the Best One for Your Title Company

The need for a reliable title production software is obvious. Choosing the right one is less so.

Can a Wire Transfer Be Reversed?

Can a fraud wire transfer be canceled or reversed? Get the answer to this question and discover how to protect your business from wire fraud scams.

Top Wire Fraud Stories of 2024: Stories and Lessons Learned

Learn from lessons of deception, loss, and recovery.

3 Essential Skills of Elite Title Agents (That You Can Implement Today)

What makes an "elite" title agent? Sam Trimble, VP of Strategic Growth and Development at FNF, explains.

Raising Our Voices: Diane Tomb, ALTA's CEO, on Advocating for the Title Industry and Its Impact

Why telling your story as a title professional is more important than ever.

The Story of Two Steves: How Proactive Monitoring Helps Us Expose Fraudsters After Your Money

What if you could spot a fraudster before you even engaged with them?

Why Criminals Target Title Companies: An Interview with Investigative Journalist Geoff White

When the real estate market and other sectors of the economy went digital, the global underworld saw new opportunities for high-tech cybercrime.

4 Critical Questions to Ask Real Estate Professionals in the Age of Wire Fraud

Use these questions to ensure you choose the right companies who'll protect your transaction.

How CertifID Match Stops Seller Impersonation Fraud

Learn how Match can help you spot potential fraud along the transaction.

How a Title Company Disrupted a $2.7M Real Estate Wire Fraud Attempt

Fast action by the title company stopped the million-dollar wire fraud loss.

How to Build an Incident Response Plan for Wire Fraud Recovery

If wire fraud strikes your business are you prepared? Get our free template to ensure you're ready.

Why You Need ID Verification for Real Estate Transactions

With the rise in buyer and seller impersonation, ID verification has become crucial.

Deepfakes and Wire Fraud: How to Protect Transactions from AI Impersonators

What are deepfakes and how are they being used to commit wire fraud?

How to Leverage Law Enforcement Alliances to Accelerate Fraud Recovery

Here's how to ensure you're ready with a dedicated agent and plan.

How to Pick a Mortgage Payoff Protection Solution for Your Business

Four considerations before you pick a mortgage payoff protection solution.

A Q&A with ALTA's CEO Diane Tomb on Wire Fraud Protection

ALTA CEO Diane Tomb and CertifID CEO Tom Cronkright discuss recent trends, developments, and resources in the fight against wire fraud.

Title Agencies and Wire Transfer Fraud

What title and settlement companies need to know about the risks of wire fraud and how real estate professionals can protect each of their transactions.

What is Culture-Led Growth?

How we define our growth — from people to product.

2024 Sued for Wire Fraud Report: What We Learned About Liability

‍Understand the landscape of liability in wire fraud cases from our latest report.

What is Seller Impersonation Fraud and How Does it Work?

How to Wire Money for Closing

While it might seem intimidating, learning how to wire money for closing is quite simple and trusted by more than half a million people every day.

Business Processes That Prevent Wire Fraud

Having a clear set of business processes to prevent wire fraud is vital. Read this article to find out how to design yours.

Identity Verification Is the Next Step in Stopping Fraud from the Start

We're bringing the latest in identity verification technology to CertifID.

5 Wire Fraud Email Notice Templates

Secure your real estate transactions with our expertly crafted wire fraud email notice templates.

Unmasking Seller Impersonation Fraud: Actionable Strategies & Examples

Hear how industry experts are protecting themselves from seller impersonation fraud.

Your Guide to Identity Verification for Real Estate Transactions

Here's what to know about identity verification in regard to real estate services.

How to Respond to a Wire Fraud Attempt

Realizing you’re a victim of wire fraud is terrible, but there are things that you can do to report the crime and, hopefully, recover the money.

Industry Alert: CertifID Sees Increase in Buyer Cash to Close Fraud

Our Fraud Recovery Services (FRS) team saw an increase in buyer cash to close fraud over the last three quarters. Here's what you need to know.

Victim of Wire Fraud: How Fraud Recovery Services Saved a $297,778 Loss

11 Phishing Scams You Need To Look Out For

Keep an eye on these types of activities in your inbox to ensure you don't become the next victim.

Use of Facial Recognition Technology is Increasing - But Can We Trust it?

Many of us already use facial recognition on a daily basis. However, there are potential issues with the current technology and how it could be used.

Two-Factor Authentication: Why You Need a Second Level of Protection

Passwords – they’re everywhere. Include a digit, a special character, a combiNatioN of loWEr and uPpeR case, a symbol.

Title Company, Real Estate Firm Hit With Lawsuit After Lost Life Savings To Wire Fraud

James and Candace Butcher wanted a new home, closer to their children and grandchildren. But it turned into every home buyer’s nightmare.

Infographic: FBI PSA Warns About The Rise in Business Email Compromise (BEC)

How to Improve the Process of Initiating a Wire Transfer to Your Title Company

The process of sending a wire transfer to your title company can be optimized and secured to prevent wire transfer fraud.

Capture of 74 Wire Fraud Perpetrators Is Just a Drop In The Bucket When it Comes To Real-Estate Related Cybercrime

While the FBI is working overtime to fight wire fraud, the best way to handle fraudsters is to avoid them to begin with.

How to Identify and Protect Against Real Estate Scams

Buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals can all benefit from learning about the most common real estate scams and how to protect themselves from fraudsters.

Vishing: How Fraudsters Use Caller ID To Fool You

Vishing is a type of social engineering fraud where people are manipulated over the phone. It's growing because most people are focused on internet fraud.

Why Cybersecurity Can Be Your Unique Selling Point

Forget about cybersecurity causing consumer friction. Here’s how you can differentiate your business with strong digital defenses.

US Government Embraces Two-Factor Authentication: Is It Time You Do Too?

The use of two-factor authentication means would-be hackers have an extra step to bypass if they want to access a government website admin account.

Understanding Cyber Crime and Wire Fraud

Just how sophisticated are cyber criminals nowadays? It's gotten to the point where even security professionals need a quick refresher.

Understanding Account Recovery

Password resets are a weak form of account recovery targetted by fraudsters. Learn about the importance of multi-factor authentication.

Top 9 Real Estate Wire Fraud Cases of 2017 (US)

2017 was a banner year for wire fraud in real estate. According to FBI stats, nearly $1 billion in real estate transactions were the target of wire fraud.

Top 5 Takeaways from ALTA ONE 2023

Top 5 Takeaways from ALTA ONE 2022

Top 10 Worst Data Breaches of 2017

Data breaches can be catastrophic for businesses that are not prepared, especially if they lack wire fraud insurance.

The Future of Fraud Prevention is Human

Guide to Fraud Prevention, Part 3: Procedure

If your business operates with digital security beginning and ending with the IT department, you’re likely to become the victim of a cyber attack.

How to Use Software to Prevent Wire Fraud

Keeping up with technology is vital if you want to outsmart fraudsters. This article shares key software you’ll need to fight wire fraud.

Social Media Best Practices for Keeping Your Title Agency Safe

Fraudsters use social networks for different scams, including phishing and identity theft. Use these best practices to keep your title agency accounts safe.

What is Phishing and How Does It Affect Title Agencies?

Fishing is the act of using bait to catch fish. Phishing is the process where wire fraud cases can begin, and why scammers can be as successful as they are.

Navigating the Future: Cybersecurity and Real Estate Wire Fraud in 2024

The Myth of the Social Security Number and Why We Need a New Solution

While Social Security Numbers can accurately point to the intended applicant, it is no longer effective at authenticating.

Why The Modern Wire Transfer System is Flawed

Have you ever wondered where the phrase “I’ll wire you the funds” actually comes from?

Is Culture the Best Predictor of Success?

How to Use Hardware to Prevent Wire Fraud

Wire fraud hardware is a major component in deterring fraudsters. Investing in secure hardware is an investment in your company’s future.

How AI is Revolutionizing Fraud Detection

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing many aspects of today's world, including how we identify and detect wire fraud.

A Layered Approach to Prevent Wire Fraud

Wire fraud is a rampant crime that plagues the real estate industry. Learn the basics of wire fraud prevention in this guide.

Email Phishing, Part 1: An Overview

Every day, an estimated 30,000 Americans and 80,000 Canadians fall for an email phishing scam.

10 Real Estate Technology Trends to Know About in 2024

Real estate technology trends are rapidly changing. Learn about 10 of the biggest trends for 2024 and how you can implement them into your real estate business.

How Title Companies Partner with CertifID to Prevent Wire Transfer Fraud

Highlighting some of CertifID’s title company partnerships as we work together to put a stop to and prevent wire transfer fraud.

Disrupting the Title Industry: The Impact of E-Closings

Learn how e-closings are changing the real estate industry and how businesses can meet customer expectations for convenience and security.

The Story of CertifID

After losing $180K to wire fraud, two title agency owners took matters into their own hands and created a solution that would become known as CertifID.

CertifID Ranks No. 11 on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Southwest Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies