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Protect Yourself from Wire Fraud

If you are party to a real estate transaction, you will likely be sending or receiving a wire. Unfortunately, 1 in 3 real estate transactions are targeted for wire fraud and there has been a six-fold increase in wire fraud losses over the past five years. Criminals pose as trusted real estate agents and as title company employees. Using this disguise, the criminals contact buyers and sellers directly using a spoofed phone number or email to try to trick them into wiring funds to a bank account controlled by the criminal.

Don’t fall for it! Stay vigilant when clicking links, responding to emails, and providing sensitive, personal information. Realty Title (affiliated with Crye-Leike) proudly partners with CertifID to help protect our clients when they close with us. CertifID is a technology company that protects you against wire fraud with software, insurance, and services. Visit certifid.com to learn more.

Shelby County Register of Deeds Fraud Alert

Home title fraud occurs when someone obtains the title of your property, usually by stealing your identity to change ownership on your property title from your name to theirs. They can then secure as many loans as possible using your home’s equity as collateral. The Shelby County Register of Deeds Property Fraud Alert Program can help protect you.

It takes just a few minutes to register for Property Fraud Alert. You will then be notified by email immediately when any document is recorded that is filed under your name or your business so that you can recognize and take action to stop fraudulent actions. Take a moment to register for this free service.