2026 State of Wire Fraud: Analysis

CertifID’s 2026 State of Wire Fraud report delivers the most comprehensive analysis of real estate wire fraud, drawing on 1.4 million transactions, recovery data from hundreds of cases, and national surveys of consumers and title professionals. Join CertifID’s Tom Cronkright and Tyler Adams as they break down the data, share frontline insights, and outline practical steps to protect your clients and your business in 2026.

About the webinar.

Every year, CertifID publishes the most comprehensive analysis of wire fraud in real estate. The 2026 report draws on four sources: CertifID's proprietary platform data from over 1.4 million transactions, recovery data from hundreds of fraud cases, and two national surveys covering both consumers and title professionals.

The findings are clear. Fraud is accelerating, with AI-generated BEC attacks increasing. Consumers are paying attention and the businesses that invest in prevention are seeing results.

Join Tom Cronkright and Tyler Adams as they walk through the key findings and discuss what they mean for your business heading into 2026 and beyond.

Tom Cronkright

CertifID Co-Founder & Executive Chairman

About the webinar

How AI is changing the fraud landscape and why attacks increased

What 1,260 home buyers and sellers say about wire fraud awareness, anxiety, and willingness to pay for protection

Why a majority of consumers would leave a company after a fraud incident, even with full recovery

What title professionals are seeing on the front lines, including the types of fraud causing the biggest losses

Practical steps every real estate business can take to protect their clients and their reputation

Tom Cronkright

Executive Chairman
‍CertifID

Tyler Adams

CEO
CertifID

September 10, 2025

11:00 am ET

To Catch a Fraudster with Tom Cronkright

About the webinar.

Join us each month as we talk with experts who share ways to help keep you and your clients safe on your next transaction. And hear from real individuals who have experienced wire fraud and how to stop it from happening to you.

Tom Cronkright

CertifID Co-Founder & Executive Chairman

About the webinar.

Today’s title and escrow professionals aren’t just deal facilitators. They’re often the first line of defense for their clients.

In this special episode of To Catch a Fraudster, we’re taking you behind the scenes with industry insiders who’ve gone beyond damage control and started fighting back.

You’ll hear the real, raw story of our Executive Chairman Tom’s take down of Black Axe, a global cybercriminal syndicate that targeted his title firm (and led to CertifiD). He’ll be joined by Chris Luttrell, a practicing real estate attorney and active fraud fighter, to discuss his efforts, tactics, and stories around thwarting the fraudsters who target his firm today.

They’ll also be joined by former Managing Director of U.S. Secret Service’s Global Investigative Operations Center, Matt O’Neill, who will unpack the mindset of criminal networks and show how real estate professionals can build stronger defenses and smarter responses.

Join us to learn how others in your space are fighting back and how you can best prepare for the threats to come.