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Florida Real Estate Wire Fraud and Seller Fraud: Protecting the Closing Process

Tue 30th Jun, 2026 | Blog by

Florida real estate wire fraud and seller impersonation fraud pose significant threats to real estate transactions, and unfortunately, those threats are not going away any time soon.. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, incidents of wire fraud and other cyber-enabled financial crimes have increased, driven in part by the widespread shift to remote work, electronic communications, and virtual closings. As fraud schemes become more sophisticated—often targeting communications between real estate agents, lenders, attorneys, and …

When a Real Estate Closing Stops Being Routine, Who Is Protecting the Buyer?

Thu 18th Jun, 2026 | Blog by

It’s a common refrain from real estate buyers: I don’t need my own attorney for a Florida real estate closing because the seller’s title company or attorney is handling the closing. That single assumption, however, can leave buyers exposed to legal risk. A closing agent may be responsible for coordinating the transaction, preparing documents, and satisfying title insurance requirements. But that does not mean the closing agent represents the buyer or can advise the buyer …

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