Fraud

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The Changing Face of Fraud 

The fraud landscape is changing fast; here’s how to adapt By Amanda Berry, Senior Claims Counsel, Alliant National Title Insurance Company The real estate market is currently experiencing record low transaction volume, driven by mortgage and affordability pressures. Given these…

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When Wire Fraud Happens, Minutes Count

By Valerie J. Grandin, Senior Vice President and Chief Underwriting Counsel and Vice President and Elyce Schweitzer, Regulatory Compliance Officer Every wire fraud defense expert agrees on one thing: the number one factor in recovering diverted funds is time. Every…

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Top Fraud Concerns to Watch Out for in 2026

Keep every file and every party safe by usingthese best practices every day By Mauri Hawkins, Chief Claims Counsel, Alliant National Title Insurance Company Title pros know that fraud is a big problem in our industry, but the available data…

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Rodney Anderson and Texas State Senator Royce West stand beside a framed copy of Senate Bill 16, which aims to protect Texans from real property theft and fraud. The display highlights their roles in supporting this legislation.

Texas Tackles Deed Fraud

Exciting legislative developments in the Lone Star State offer new tools to prosecutors and stronger protections for property owners. By Adam Mohrbacher For most homeowners, a deed represents safety, stability, and legacy. Deed fraud turns that certainty upside down. With…

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Claims: A Look Back At 2025

By Mauri Hawkins, Chief Claims Counsel, Alliant National Title Insurance Company As we enter the final weeks of 2025, we have an opportunity to look back at the overall real estate market and the title insurance industry. With the Federal…

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Look Before You Leap: Assessing Third-Party App Risk

By Bryan Johnson, IT Director, Alliant National Title Insurance Company Aristotle supposedly once said, “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” Although the ancient philosopher died nearly 2,000 years…

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