State of Wire Fraud 2026

New data from 1,400+ real estate professionals and consumers reveals how wire fraud is evolving.

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22%

of homebuyers receive fraudulent communications

60%

of title pros report fraud is increasing

85%

of consumers will pay extra for protection

What’s inside

How many consumers are actually targeted and how they respond when fraud strikes

The continued rise of seller impersonation, AI-powered attacks, and why vacant land is now ground zero

The trust factors that matter most and where education falls short

Regional and demographic patterns that reveal who’s most at risk and least prepared

Real estate wire fraud impacts everyone—the agent, the consumer, and the industry at large. Here’s what you need to know to turn the tide.

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