Security & Wire Safety

Real estate transactions are a frequent target of cybercriminals and wire fraud. It’s important that everyone involved in a real estate transaction is aware that scammers do exist. See the below tips on how to avoid these scammers and more.

If you ever need us to verify information, including your wiring instructions, call our main line at 410-992-1070 or your Lakeside Title local office.

Best Practices:

Staying current with the latest technology and state-of-the-art security and compliance measures is our main focus when it comes to properly handling and tracking our client data. Lakeside Title is proud to utilize the latest title and closing technology to ensure each client experiences a smooth and seamless transaction.

Our experienced professionals harness years of title industry knowledge, so you know your real estate transaction is being handled with the most knowledgeable and professional care available. Lakeside Title ensures the safety of your personal information with strict policies, procedures and safeguards in compliance with new federal consumer protection laws. Furthermore, Lakeside Title employs ALTA Best Practices to provide the peace of mind you deserve.

At Lakeside Title, our top priority is to provide the highest quality of service, while making sure your funds are protected and secure.

NEVER RELY

NEVER RELY on emails purporting to change wire instructions. Parties to a transaction rarely change wire instructions in the course of a transaction.

ALWAYS VERIFY

ALWAYS VERIFY wire instructions, specifically the ABA routing number and account number, by calling the party who sent the instructions to you. DO NOT use the phone number provided in the email containing the instructions, use phone numbers you have called before or can verify independently.

DO NOT

DO NOT send an email to verify as the email address may be incorrect, or the email may be intercepted by the fraudster.

DO NOT

DO NOT forward wire instructions to other parties without first verbally verifying the instructions from the sending party.

USE COMPLEX EMAIL PASSWORDS

USE COMPLEX EMAIL PASSWORDS that employ a combination of mixed case, numbers and symbols. Make your passwords greater than eight (8) characters. Also, change your password often and do NOT reuse the same password for other online accounts.

USE MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION

USE MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION for email accounts for an extra layer of security. Your email provider or IT staff may have specific instructions on how to implement this feature.

Best Practices

Speaking of security and compliance, Lakeside Title is proud to say we utilize the latest title and closing technology to ensure each client experiences a smooth and seamless transaction. Staying current with the latest technology and state-of-the-art security and compliance measures is our main focus when it comes to properly handling and tracking our client data.

Our experienced title and closing professionals harness years of title industry knowledge, so you know your real estate transaction is being handled with the most knowledgeable and professional care available. Lakeside Title also ensures the safety of your personal information with strict policies, procedures and safeguards. These measures have been instituted at our company in order to comply with new federal consumer protection laws. Lakeside Title also employs ALTA Best Practices to provide the peace of mind you deserve.

At Lakeside Title, we are flexible and reliable. Our top priority is to provide the highest quality of service, all while making sure the title to your property and your funds are protected and secure. Our many locations around the state of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia give you the convenience of easily accessible services so you can settle your closing with comfort and ease.

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