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.
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FBI: Cybercrime losses topped $20.8B in 2025, real estate fraud hit $275M
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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
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Crittora launches secure real estate document delivery tool
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Former Texas title employee sentenced for $350K wire fraud scheme
Mayela Saby Cantu participated in a scheme using falsified lien payoff statements, fraudulent warranty deeds and deceptive emails.
CertifID’s Tom Cronkright on how CISA cuts could impact cybersecurity practices
Tom Cronkright, the co-founder and executive chairman of CertifID, sat down with HousingWire to discuss how recent cuts to CISA could harm the ability of mortgage and real estate companies in identifying and preventing cyberattacks.