Wire Fraud Resources

Below are a number of resources that CLTA members may find useful related to Wire Fraud.  This page brings together practical resources to help you recognize the warning signs, strengthen your verification practices, and respond quickly if fraud is suspected.

Informational 

• Help Stop Wire Fraud - This is a one-page informational overview of common fraud tactics, red flags, and risk-reduction steps you can share with your staff.
  CLTA Titlecast Episode 25: The Forensics of Wire Fraud - a 20-minute presentation recorded February, 2023. 
• CLTA Claims Awareness Hot Sheet, a members only publication - a compilation of informational articles of interest to the title industry.
• ALTA Real Estate-related Fraud information

Reporting and federal resources:

• FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3):  https://www.ic3.gov/​
  • FBI Alert:  Protect Your Property from Illegal Sales Through Parcel Owner Impersonation (June 2026)