Closing Funds Security is Parmount To Us
Closing Security and Wire Fraud Prevention
Protecting your funds with verified procedures, secure encrypted wire funding communication, and attorney oversight.
Wire Fraud and Closing Security
At Georgia Closing Attorneys, LLC, protecting our clients’ funds is a core part of our Closing process. Real estate wire fraud is one of the most common and costly threats in today’s transactions, and we take protective steps to safeguard buyers, sellers, lenders, and agents from fraudulent activity.
From secure and encrypted wiring instruction procedures and protocols to strict verification procedures, our team is focused on one goal: making sure closing funds arrive safely and on time.
Real Estate Wire Fraud is a Real Risk
Wire fraud schemes target buyers and lenders during the most time-sensitive moments of a real estate transaction. Criminals often impersonate real estate agents, lenders, and closing attorneys to redirect funds using fraudulent wiring instructions.
Secure Communication Practices
We do not send wiring instructions casually or without verification. Our office and team follows strict communication protocols and controls for all wiring instructions to reduce the risk of email spoofing, social engineering, and impersonation.
Verified & Encrypted Wiring Instructions
All our wiring instructions are encrypted and must be confirmed through trusted known contact methods. We encourage and request our clients’ use direct verification to us from a known trusted phone number before sending us any funds.
Proactive Fraud Awareness
Our team actively monitors for common wire fraud tactics and works closely with Buyers, Lenders, and Realtors to ensure everyone involved undferstands wire fraud risk and understands how to identify suspicious activities.
What Buyers and Lenders Should Know
At Georgia Closing Attorneys, LLC, wire fraud prevention is not an afterthought — it is built into our closing process from start to finish.
- Never Trust Last-Minute Changes: Any sudden changes to wiring instructions should be treated as suspicious and suspect and verified immediately through our known trusted phone number.
- Always Confirm Before Sending Funds: Buyers and Lenders will receive an encrypted email from us with their wiring instructions. These instructions should always be confirmed verbally through our known phone number before initiating any wire.
- Be Cautious With Emails: Email is the most common entry point for wire fraud. If something feels off — timing, tone, urgency — immediately stop and verify.
Ready to Start a Secure Closing?
If you’re opening a new closing, depositing your initial earnest money for your closing, or have questions about wiring instructions or security procedures, we’re here to help.
You may Deposit your Earnest Money (up to $10,000.00) via our secure link here. *DO NOT USE THIS LINK IF YOUR CLOSING IS WITHIN 20 DAYS!*
Funds over $10,000.00 must be sent via secured wire. Contact us for Wire Instructions or Start Your Closing Below.