You deserve an expert partner. No, scammers don’t take a summer vacation. That’s why we’re sending our seasonal reminder about seller impersonation fraud. Also known as the fake seller scam, this scheme has been around for a couple of years, but it remains a growing threat for homeowners and real estate pros alike. First, what All of us in Illinois real estate are optimistic for a busier-than-normal fall, and there’s good reason to believe that’s exactly what we’ll get, thanks to last month’s Federal Reserve cut and other factors. This all adds up to potential buyers and sellers coming off the sidelines and a flurry Wheatland Title representatives will be at the Career and Internship Fair at Aurora University on March 14. We are thrilled to be one of more than 80 employers meeting with students that day. If you are an AU student, we’d love to talk to you about why you may be a This year is already full of good thoughts and positive vibes for the Illinois real estate market – especially for buyers. We love that, and if you have questions about how the title and closing process works, the Wheatland Title team certainly has answers. But this piece focuses more on the beginning A new scam is targeting buyers, real estate agents and property owners. You’ve probably heard it called seller impersonation, fake seller or vacant lot fraud, but no matter what name you know it by, it’s worth talking about it. Consider these words from one of the industry’s most respected fraud Happy spooky season from the Wheatland Title Family of Companies. In a month known for tricks – and treats – we also wanted to spotlight October as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. That means, yes, it’s time to talk about wire fraud once again. You all have done a great job talking to your As your title and closing provider, Wheatland Title works hard to protect you. In our last blog, we addressed the importance of property rights, but we also work hard to keep the transaction and the money involved in it secure. Yes, we’re talking about the dangers of wire fraud. If
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