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Panel warns of rising real‑estate fraud, urges ID proofing, e‑file vetting and consumer alerts
Summary
A multi‑agency panel told the commission real‑estate fraud in Tennessee is increasing — from fake quick‑claim deeds to business email compromise and wire diversion — and urged stronger identity proofing, vetting of e‑file vendors, secure wiring procedures and consumer alerts.
A multi‑agency panel convened to brief the commission on real‑estate and title fraud in Tennessee, telling members the state is experiencing growing losses from quick‑claim deed fraud, business email compromise (BEC), wire diversion and other schemes that target owners, senior adults and vacant properties.
Panelists included Thomas Cronkwright of Certified (identity and wire‑authentication technology), county registers of deeds, title industry representatives (Tennessee Land Title Association and Fidelity National Financial) and a senior assistant attorney general. They reported fraud types ranging from forged deeds and fake notarizations to…
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