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A seller impersonation attempt slipped into the process. The difference this time was timing. ⏰ Verification happened at the start of the transaction, not at the payoff stage. The fraud was caught, the deal stayed on track, and the customer never knew how close it came.

Real estate wire fraud doesn’t always look like a red flag. It looks like a trusted email. A convincing seller. A wire gone missing. Learn just how today’s fraudsters operate and how to protect your clients in a fully remote world. https://hubs.la/Q03Dr34W0

Cybersecurity goes far beyond locking down systems. It protects the people behind them. In most law practices, it’s paralegals, assistants, and admins who manage wires, handle sensitive documents, and respond to urgent requests. When protocols aren’t clear or tools aren’t secure, the risk falls on them. That’s how social engineering attacks work. They mimic trust, exploit routine, and pressure people to act fast. A cybersecurity audit gives law firms more than a technical report. It creates accountability, clarity, and structure. It helps define what’s high-risk, what needs review, and what systems need to be in place before mistakes happen. Because no one on your team should carry the weight of a security failure they were never trained to prevent.

Picture this: A wire is sent for $152,000. The file is closed. The transaction is done. Everyone moves on. Then the seller starts getting mortgage notices. And the realization hits: the mortgage wasn’t paid off. The wire went to the wrong place, and no one knew for over three months. That’s what happened to this title firm in 2011. And by then, the money was long gone. It’s one of those moments that sticks with you, even years later. ▶️ Watch the clip to hear how it unfolded and why it led to a permanent change in how they work.

Title and escrow teams spend hours protecting every transaction. Most of that effort is invisible, but clients notice when the process feels smooth and secure. Strong identity verification does both: it protects the deal and shows your clients you take their trust seriously.

We took our teamwork out of the office and into the community yesterday. 🥕 A few of members of our #Certifam spent the morning volunteering at the Central Texas Food Bank, sorting and packing 10,500 pounds of squash and potatoes — that’s about 8,700 meals for families across 21 counties. A big thank-you to the Food Bank team for the work they do every day to keep our communities nourished and supported. 💙

Let’s be honest, callbacks were never built for the pace of today’s real estate closings. They eat up time and still leave room for risk. ⚠️ At Guaranty Commercial Title, the team used to spend hours each week chasing down confirmations for a single transaction. With a faster, more secure process in place, those hours are back in their day and their clients are better protected. Closings move forward with confidence, not hesitation.

Fraudsters haunt the tiniest cracks like restless spirits. 👻 One delayed call, one exception to policy, one familiar email...and they creep in. The companies who close those openings early are the ones keeping money safe. It's that simple.

Interest rates are falling and borrowers are returning to the market. This creates opportunities but also increases the risk of fraud. ⚠️ Our guide explains how lenders and loan officers can collaborate with title agents to protect every deal. 🤝 With the right tools and workflows, transactions can remain both fast and secure.

Closing just got faster. Two new CertifID updates are here to save you time when ordering payoffs. 🔹 Payoff orders are now automatically verified and insured. No more time-consuming call backs or manual file uploads. 🔹 Team-wide visibility on the Payoff Dashboard. Anyone can view any order, ending blind spots and duplicate requests. Want a preview? Learn more: certifid.com/payoffs