It's Not If, It's When: Title Agents vs. Cybercrime

Wire fraud is no longer a distant threat, it's a daily risk for title professionals across the country. In this special deep-dive edition, Zina and Crosby explore the rise of social engineering in real estate transactions and how fraudsters are exploiting urgency, trust, and technology to steal millions. Backed by 2024 FBI data and real-world case studies, this episode breaks down the new fraud playbook and equips listeners with six actionable strategies to protect their clients, their closings, and their companies.   What you'll learn from this episode How social engineering scams are evolving with AI voice fakes, spoofed emails, and seller impersonation The financial and legal risks of wire fraud Six critical actions every title company should implement today to strengthen its fraud defenses How to use tools like Closinglock, CertifID, and TrueWire to verify identities and prevent fund redirection What to do in the first 72 hours after a suspected attack   Resources mentioned in this episode Internet Crime Complaint Center CISA FinCEN American Land Title Association National Association of REALTORS® Closinglock TrueWire™ Wire Fraud Software CertifID   Connect With UsLove what you're hearing? Don't miss an episode! Follow us on our social media channels and stay connected. Explore more on our website: www.alltechnational.com/podcast Stay updated with our newsletter: www.mochoumil.com Follow Mo on LinkedIn: Mo Choumil Stop waiting on underwriter emails or callbacks—TitleGPT.ai gives you instant, reliable answers to your title questions. Whether it's underwriting, compliance, or tricky closings, the information you need is just a click away. No more delays—work smarter, close faster. Try it now at www.TitleGPT.ai. Closing more deals starts with more appointments. At Alltech National Title, our inside sales team works behind the scenes to fill your pipeline, so you can focus on building relationships and closing business. No more cold calling—just real opportunities. Get started at AlltechNationalTitle.com. Extra hands without extra overhead—that's Safi Virtual. Our trained virtual assistants specialize in the title industry, handling admin work, client communication, and data entry so you can stay focused on closing deals. Scale smarter and work faster at SafiVirtual.com.