Fraudsters often target vacant homes or vacant land and typically claim to be out of state during the transaction. They may appear to be in a rush to close, communicate only through email or text, and insist on using their own notary—these are all common red flags.
To help protect agents, sellers, and buyers, Investors Title Company and its affiliates continue to use CertifID, a secure solution designed to combat real estate fraud.
Our Closing Team has already safeguarded millions of dollars using CertifID, keeping both our company and our clients safe from cybercriminals. By using CertifID, we eliminate risk and offer peace of mind to all parties involved.
Wire fraud isn’t the only threat—seller impersonation fraud is on the rise nationwide. To counter this, we utilize Identity Verification Match through CertifID, adding another layer of protection for our clients.
In a recent survey, nearly 73% of real estate professionals reported an increase in seller impersonation fraud attempts. Furthermore, 58% of respondents said they or their companies had experienced such fraud firsthand in the past six months.
At Investors Title, we remain committed to protecting you and your clients from these growing threats.