Resources
Guides, webinars, and research to help you stay informed and protect every transaction.
Articles
Wire transfer confirmation numbers explained
Comprehensive guide explaining what wire transfer confirmation numbers are, the different types (Federal reference, IMAD/OMAD, SWIFT UETR), where to find them, and how to verify wires to reduce fraud in closings.
Michelle Artreche · Content Marketer
9 minutes
Wire fraud in real estate: what to look for
Explains how wire fraud works in real estate, who is at risk, and how to protect transactions. Covers business email compromise (BEC), synthetic identity fraud, and the systematic four-phase process fraudsters use to target real estate transactions.
Tom Cronkright · Co-founder & Executive Chairman
11 minutesHow to create a secure wiring process
Guide on optimizing and securing the wire transfer process for title companies. Explains the traditional wire transfer process and introduces tools and techniques to make it more secure and efficient.
Tyler Adams · Co-founder
8 minutesWebinars
Inside the Biggest Fraud Lessons of 2025
Exploring the major fraud trends and lessons learned throughout 2025
Closing the gap between real estate and title companies
Addressing communication and security gaps in real estate transactions
Token hijacking & account takeovers
Understanding and preventing token hijacking and account takeover attacks
2023's Top Insights: Lessons Learned from a Year of Fraud Prevention
Education on fraud prevention with insights from the year
Whitepapers
2025 State of Wire Fraud Report
Comprehensive report on wire fraud trends, statistics, and impact on real estate transactions
Guide to Secure Finance Transactions
Comprehensive resource for protecting real estate deals from wire fraud
Solving Mortgage Payoff Fraud
Latest insights into mortgage payoff fraud scams and key strategies to protect assets
CertifID's Guide to Cybersecurity
Comprehensive guide covering the CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) and how real estate organizations can protect their customers, data, and brands
Videos
How do fraudsters move money so quickly?
Explains the methods fraudsters use to rapidly move stolen funds through multiple accounts, making recovery difficult
Are your transaction partners exposing you to risk?
Discusses the risks associated with transaction partners in real estate deals and how to identify vulnerabilities in the transaction chain
Earnest Money Deposit Tutorial
Quick walkthrough for home buyers on how to securely submit earnest money deposits through CertifID's platform
Infographics
Business email compromise vs wire fraud
BEC is a sophisticated scam that targets both businesses and consumers. Real estate has been a top target for BEC, with escalating victim impact
The impact of cyber crime on real estate
Crime involving real estate is increasing, even as housing volume is decreasing. Learn how to avoid becoming a statistic in this alarming trend
Impersonation scams in real estate
From copycat account security alerts to fake giveaways, download and share our free infographic to stay informed about the dangers of impersonation scams
Cybercrime on the rise
From copycat account security alerts to fake giveaways, stay informed about the dangers of impersonation scams
Crime on the rise
Reports into the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) reached all-time highs again in 2022
2022 Cybercrime trends
Latest trends in cybercrime and how they affect real estate transactions