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Unreal Deals: AI, Deepfakes and Real Estate Fraud
This extended episode is based on our highly requested live webinar in April, where experts unpacked the growing threat of deepfakes, how it can impact your closings, and what we need to know to stay ahead.
Spotting Fake IDs: Protecting Your Real Estate Transactions
In this episode, Sarah Frano and Matt Sager discuss seller impersonation fraud and how easy it is to get fake IDs. They emphasize the importance of ID verification in real estate deals and share tips to help you spot a fake ID and protect your next property transaction from fraud.
Sellmates: The Case of the Prisoner and the Power of Attorney
In this episode, fraud experts Sarah Frano and Matt Sager delve into the story of a prisoner who was released to discover his home was now occupied by a new family. The episode highlights the vulnerability of prison populations to fraud and emphasizes the importance of verifying powers of attorney.
Your Hosts
Sarah Frano
VP, Director of Underwriting – Fraud Risk
First American Title
Sarah Frano serves as the chair of First American Enterprise Fraud Council and is an active member of various American Land Title Association fraud prevention committees. She is passionate about fraud detection, prevention and helping protect customers from scams.
Matt Sager
VP, Senior Operations Counsel
First American Title
Matt Sager provides legal guidance for First American teams across the United States. He also performs as the liaison assisting local and federal authorities who have reached out for assistance regarding fraud scenarios.
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