Wire Fraud Trends In Title & Escrow, 2026: An Ever-Evolving Threat

Qualia Special Report

Wire Fraud Trends In Title & Escrow, 2026: An Ever-Evolving Threat

Wire fraud remains the number one threat title & escrow professionals identify for their business, and the data backs that up. Real estate-related fraud losses reached $275.1 million in 2025, a nearly 60% spike from the year before, driven by criminals who keep finding new ways to strike.

This year's report, our most comprehensive yet with over 800 respondents, shows where the industry stands in its fight against wire fraud and what the most resilient firms are doing differently to keep the fraudsters at bay.

"When it comes to wire fraud, it feels like we can never not be afraid."

— 2026 Survey Respondent

What you'll find inside:

Qualia surveyed title & escrow professionals across the United States to understand their wire fraud experiences over the past year, uncovering:

Why title & escrow stays in the crosshairs: Learn the transaction points criminals target most and why.
Where the gaps are: Understand where prevention efforts fall short and get a five-step checklist to close them.
What happens when fraud breaks through: Get data on losses, recovery, and what to do in the critical moments after a breach.
How firms are fighting back: See how title & escrow companies are mitigating sophisticated attacks with innovative technology to keep closings on track.