Florida Agency Network expands CertifID use across closings
FAN said the rollout adds direct wire fraud protection to every closing it conducts
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Deed theft remains a growing threat for seniors, Black homeowners
A New York City attorney lays out red flags that real estate agents and title agents should remain on the lookout for.
How fraud gets stopped in its tracks by real estate and title pros
Preservation of evidence and quick reporting is key in combatting schemes that led to $275 million in losses last year.
FBI: Cybercrime losses topped $20.8B in 2025, real estate fraud hit $275M
Real estate fraud alone accounted for 12,368 complaints, showing a continued and growing threat for housing professionals and clients.
TransUnion launches tool to bolster Realtor safety, fight fraud
The app allows agents to validate legal property ownership before listing and conduct personal safety checks using a phone number.
Why title integrity needs decentralized governance
On-chain governance protocols can secure U.S. land records by closing gaps left by static databases and manual oversight.
Tech Pulse: Agent AI adoption remains slow; title fraud thwarted in Ohio
AI adoption lags in real estate despite new innovations. Also learn about title fraud prevention, compliance tools and AI assistants.
Tech Pulse: Real estate referral landscape; new e-sign tool
Real estate agents are navigating a shifting lead-gen landscape — balancing referrals, paid portals like Zillow, and tech tools such as CRMs.
Texas bill targets deed fraud, but expert points to online loopholes
Senate Bill 15 would require clerks to ask for identification when property transactions are filed in person.
Crittora launches secure real estate document delivery tool
The American Land Title Association estimates that one in three real estate transactions are targeted for wire fraud attempts.