10/06/2026
Title Tip Tuesday: The Most Dangerous Email in Real Estate 🚨
Picture this: You’re three days away from closing on your dream home, and you get an urgent email with "updated" wire instructions for your cash to close.
STOP. DO NOT SEND THE WIRE.
Wire fraud targeting home buyers is one of the fastest-growing cyber scams in the country. Hackers spoof emails to look identical to your title company, attorney or real estate agent, claiming banking details changed at the last minute.
Here is the golden rule we live by:
Title companies almost NEVER change wire instructions mid-transaction.
Always call to verify: Before initiating any transfer, call your title officer directly using a known, trusted phone number (not the number listed in the suspicious email!).
Verify every digit: Confirm the routing number, account number, and beneficiary name verbally.
A two-minute phone call can save your life savings. Share this with anyone shopping for a home right now!