The Wire Fraud Playbook: How Agents Protect Clients When It Matters Most

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Trust is one of the most valuable assets in any transaction. Clients don’t just remember what you did. They remember how safe they felt working with you.


Wire fraud remains one of the biggest threats in real estate, and prevention requires discipline, repetition, and strong partnerships.


Why Wire Fraud Persists


Fraudsters rely on:


  • Urgency
  • Lack of attentiveness to details
  • Emotional moments in transactions
  • Inconsistent communication
  • Assumptions that “it won’t happen here”


Even experienced clients are vulnerable without guidance.


Consistent Habits Protect Clients


The most effective prevention strategies are simple and repeatable:


  • Educate clients early and often
  • Reinforce that wiring instructions are never changed via email
  • Encourage direct phone verification
  • Partner with title companies that prioritize secure communication


Consistency builds protection.


Trust Is Built Through Protection


Clients place enormous trust in their real estate professionals during major life moments. Protecting them is not just good practice; it’s part of being a true partner.


Discipline Beats Damage Control


The best professionals don’t react to fraud threats. They train for them.


Attend our wire fraud training to strengthen your client protection practices.