Wire fraud protection for real estate
Stop closing-fund wire fraud with MFA, mailbox hardening, verified wiring procedures, and client education for brokerages and title partners.
Real estate transactions are one of the most targeted settings for wire fraud. Criminals compromise an agent's or a title company's email, watch the transaction, and send convincing instructions to redirect the buyer's closing funds. The money can disappear within hours.
We protect brokerages with MFA on every mailbox, detection of suspicious forwarding rules, removal of stale accounts, and written procedures that forbid sending or changing wiring instructions by email alone. Client-facing guidance tells buyers to verify instructions by phone with a known number before sending funds.
Things to keep in mind
- Coordinate procedures with title and escrow partners.
- Agents' personal email accounts should not be used for transactions.
- Speed matters after a fraudulent wire. Call the bank immediately.
How it works
Secure mailboxes
Enforce MFA and check for suspicious forwarding rules and sign-ins.
Set wiring rules
Never send or change wiring instructions by email alone, and verify by phone.
Educate clients
Give every buyer a clear warning and verification steps early in the transaction.
Plan the response
Write down who calls the bank and authorities immediately if fraud occurs.
Frequently asked questions
What should a buyer do before wiring funds?
Call the title or escrow company using a number from a trusted source, not from an email, and confirm the instructions verbally.
Can you train our agents?
Yes. Short training on phishing and wire fraud is part of our security work.
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