Wire Fraud Prevention
REALSafe™ Closing Solutions
Protect yourself from one of the fastest-growing scams in real estate.
Red Alert: Wire Fraud is Real
Wire fraud targeting homebuyers is one of the fastest-growing scams in real estate. Criminals intercept email communications and impersonate title companies or lenders, tricking buyers into wiring funds to fraudulent accounts. Once sent, funds are nearly impossible to recover.
How REALSafe™ protects you
Verified wire instructions
We send wire instructions through secure, verified channels — never via unencrypted email. Always verify wire instructions by calling our office directly before sending any funds.
Call-back verification
Before wiring funds, always call Federal Title directly at (202) 362-1500 to verify the wire instructions — even if the email looks legitimate.
Watch for red flags
Be suspicious of any last-minute changes to wire instructions. A legitimate title company will never change wire instructions via email without a phone call confirmation.
Always call to verify
Before wiring ANY funds related to your real estate transaction, call Federal Title directly to verify.
(202) 362-1500Questions about wire safety?
Our team is available by phone to verify wire instructions and answer any questions.