Wire fraud is changing fast. Here's what we're tracking.
Research, trends, and practical guidance on wire fraud prevention, written for the people actually handling closings, disbursements, and payment runs.
◆ New reference: Funds Transfer Fraud vs. Wire Fraud vs. Social Engineering Fraud →Deepfake Voice Scams Are the Next Stage of Wire Fraud
AI voice cloning is turning familiar-sounding phone calls into a wire fraud tool.
Read more →The Anatomy of a Real Estate Closing Scam
A composite walkthrough of how a real estate wire fraud attempt actually unfolds.
Read more →Why Wire Fraud Insurance Isn't the Same as Fraud Prevention
Insurance pays out after fraud. Prevention stops it before funds move.
Read more →5 Questions to Ask Before You Wire Six Figures
A short list to run through before sending any large wire, especially your first one.
Read more →How Attackers Research Their Targets Before Sending a Single Email
Wire fraud attempts don't start with an email. They start with research.
Read more →The True Cost of Wire Fraud Goes Beyond the Dollar Amount
The reputational, operational, and client-trust costs that don't show up on the loss line.
Read more →Wire Fraud vs. Check Fraud vs. ACH Fraud: What's the Difference?
How the three most common payment-fraud types actually differ, and why wire is the highest-stakes.
Read more →Why Mortgage Payoff Fraud Is the Biggest Target in Title Transactions
The one line item in a closing that attackers focus on more than any other.
Read more →Multi-Factor Isn't Enough: Why Wire Verification Needs a Human Check
Why MFA protects the login but not the transaction, and what closes the gap.
Read more →Building a Wire Fraud Response Plan Before You Need One
The steps to have ready before an incident happens, when hours matter more than days.
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