Protecting Your Closing: How Ticor Keeps Your Transaction Secure
October 02, 2026
Buying or selling a home is one of the largest financial moves most people will ever make. It also involves the transfer of significant funds, which makes every real estate transaction a target for cybercriminals. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a fitting time to look at how the closing process is protected and the role your title and escrow team plays in keeping your transaction secure.
Why Real Estate Is a Target
Real estate transactions bring together large sums of money, tight timelines, and multiple parties exchanging sensitive information. Criminals know this. One of the most common schemes is wire fraud, where a bad actor poses as a trusted party and attempts to redirect closing funds using fraudulent instructions. These messages can look convincing, often mimicking real email addresses and using details pulled from public records or intercepted communications.
The good news is that awareness and a few simple habits go a long way. When everyone at the table understands how these schemes work, they become far easier to stop.
How Ticor Protects Your Transaction
At Ticor Title, security is built into how we work, not added on at the end. From the moment a file opens to the day it closes, we follow careful procedures designed to verify identities, confirm instructions, and keep sensitive information protected.
Simple Steps Everyone Can Take
Whether you are a buyer, a seller, or a real estate professional, a few practices help keep any transaction safe:
Closing With Confidence
A secure closing is about more than technology. It is about a team that knows what to watch for and takes the time to protect you at every step. That is the standard we hold ourselves to on every transaction across King, Snohomish, Pierce, and Kitsap counties.
Have questions about how we keep your closing secure? Our team is always here to help.
Connect with Ticor Title
Why Real Estate Is a Target
Real estate transactions bring together large sums of money, tight timelines, and multiple parties exchanging sensitive information. Criminals know this. One of the most common schemes is wire fraud, where a bad actor poses as a trusted party and attempts to redirect closing funds using fraudulent instructions. These messages can look convincing, often mimicking real email addresses and using details pulled from public records or intercepted communications.
The good news is that awareness and a few simple habits go a long way. When everyone at the table understands how these schemes work, they become far easier to stop.
How Ticor Protects Your Transaction
At Ticor Title, security is built into how we work, not added on at the end. From the moment a file opens to the day it closes, we follow careful procedures designed to verify identities, confirm instructions, and keep sensitive information protected.
- Verified instructions. We provide wiring and funding details through secure channels and confirm them directly. We will never send updated wire instructions by email at the last minute.
- Secure communication. Our tools give buyers and sellers a protected way to share documents and information, reducing the risk of interception.
- A guided process. From open to close, our team walks every party through each step so there are no surprises and no guesswork about who to trust.
Simple Steps Everyone Can Take
Whether you are a buyer, a seller, or a real estate professional, a few practices help keep any transaction safe:
- Always confirm wiring instructions by calling a known, trusted phone number before sending funds. Never rely solely on emailed instructions.
- Be cautious of any last-minute changes to payment details, which are a common warning sign.
- Verify the identity of anyone requesting sensitive information or funds.
- If something feels off, pause and reach out to your escrow team directly.
Closing With Confidence
A secure closing is about more than technology. It is about a team that knows what to watch for and takes the time to protect you at every step. That is the standard we hold ourselves to on every transaction across King, Snohomish, Pierce, and Kitsap counties.
Have questions about how we keep your closing secure? Our team is always here to help.
Connect with Ticor Title