Real estate wire fraud is one of the fastest-growing cybercrimes in the U.S., targeting homebuyers, sellers, agents, and title companies. At Patriot American Title, we take this threat seriously. That’s why we proudly introduce WireSafe, our comprehensive fraud protection and awareness initiative, to keep your transactions secure and your dreams protected.
Wire fraud in real estate occurs when criminals gain access to email communications during a real estate transaction. These cybercriminals impersonate trusted parties—such as your agent or escrow officer—and trick buyers into wiring funds to fraudulent bank accounts. Recovery becomes nearly impossible once the money disappears.
With WireSafe, Patriot American Title provides robust protection and proactive education for all parties involved in the transaction:
🔐 Encrypted Communication
We use secure, encrypted email systems to ensure that sensitive wiring instructions are never compromised.
👤 Identity Verification
All parties in the transaction undergo multi-step identity verification, minimizing the risk of impersonation by bad actors.
📢 Consumer Awareness
We deliver clear, step-by-step wire safety guides for buyers and sellers. Our team is always available to explain best practices for secure communication.
⚠️ Red Flag Alerts
We educate you to recognize red flags such as last-minute wiring instruction changes, pressure to act quickly, or unfamiliar email addresses.
Wire fraud prevention is a team effort. Here’s how you can protect yourself:
Always verify wire instructions via a phone call using a known, trusted number—not one provided in an email.
Do not trust changes in wiring instructions. Title companies rarely make changes without formal, secure communication.
Watch out for strange email behavior—misspelled names, odd email addresses, or urgent requests are often signs of fraud.
Use two-factor authentication whenever possible for email and document access.
Call us first if you’re ever unsure. We’re here to verify and protect.
At Patriot American Title, we believe that buying or selling a home should be exciting—not stressful or dangerous. Our WireSafe initiative is part of our unwavering commitment to protecting your investment with:
Ongoing training for our staff on the latest cybersecurity practices
Partnerships with leading security technology providers
Dedicated support staff is ready to answer your wire safety questions.
At Patriot American Title, we believe that buying or selling a home should be exciting—not stressful or dangerous. Our WireSafe initiative is part of our unwavering commitment to protecting your investment with:
Ongoing training for our staff on the latest cybersecurity practices
Partnerships with leading security technology providers
Dedicated support staff is ready to answer your wire safety questions.
If you suspect that you’ve received fraudulent wiring instructions or have been a victim of wire fraud, contact us immediately and report it to your bank and the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at www.ic3.gov.
Phone: 855-500-7287
Email: info@patriotamtitle.com
Office Locations: 5757 Alpha Rd Ste #205, Dallas, TX 75240
Real estate transactions involve your most valuable assets. With WireSafe, Patriot American Title ensures your journey to ownership is as safe as it is seamless. Stay informed. Stay protected. Stay WireSafe.