Wire fraud is one of the biggest threats in real estate today. Cybercriminals target homebuyers, sellers, and real estate professionals using various types of technology, instructing you to wire funds to a fraudulent account. According to a recent FTC report, bank transfers were the #1 cause of financial losses in 2024, totaling $2.09 billion.

With wire fraud on the rise, scammers are becoming more sophisticated in their attacks. They use phishing scams and fake wire instructions to trick buyers and sellers into sending money to fraudulent accounts. At Desire Title, we take proactive security measures to ensure your money is safe, including the use of wire verification tools.

IMPORTANT: Wiring instructions will NOT change. 

If you receive alternate wiring instructions or suspect you may be a target of wire fraud, contact our office by phone immediately at a known number and speak directly to a member of your closing team.

• Do not send wire transfers more than one business day before closing.

• Call our office using a verified phone number before initializing a wire transfer.

• Desire Title will never require an advance deposit or early wire transfer.

Emails from Desire Title

Emails from Desire Title will always end in @desiretitle.com. If you receive an email from an unfamiliar sender or notice small differences in the address url, assume it is fraudulent.