How Criminals Use Title Theft to Take People’s Homes
Direct link to the article on IDX website Deed fraud, sometimes called title theft, occurs when criminals attempt to transfer ownership of property through forged…
LOCATION CHANGE – Lunch and Learn – The Pursuit of Good Title – Flowood – Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Join us on Wednesday, October 28, from 11:30 am to 1:00 p.m. in Flowood, for a networking lunch and learn event titled “The Pursuit of Good Title.”…
Cybersecurity Alert: Ask Your Technology Provider to Check Your PHP Software
Law firms and title agencies rely heavily on websites, online forms, customer portals, and other internet-based systems. Many of those systems use PHP, a common…
Consumer Guide to Preventing Real Estate Wire Fraud
Direct link to the article on National Association of REALTORS website Real estate wire fraud continues to target buyers and sellers during the closing process.…
Lunch and Learn – The Pursuit of Good Title – Flowood – Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Join us on Wednesday, October 28, from 11:30 am to 1:00 p.m. in Flowood, for a networking lunch and learn event titled “The Pursuit of Good Title.”…
State Deed Theft Protections Compared Nationwide
Direct link to the article on Deeds.com website A recent state-by-state review examines how legislatures are addressing deed theft and real estate fraud. The analysis…
More States Are Enacting Deed Theft Legislation
Direct link to the article on Housingwire website States across the country are continuing to adopt legislation aimed at combating deed theft and fraudulent property…
Wire Fraud Remains a Top Concern for Title & Escrow Professionals
Direct link to the article on Housingwire website Wire fraud continues to be one of the most significant operational risks facing title and settlement companies.…
Seller Impersonation Fraud Attempts Continue to Increase
Seller impersonation fraud remains one of the fastest-growing threats facing the title industry. Recent survey results show more title companies are encountering fraudsters posing as…
SAVE THE DATE – 2027 LTAMS Annual Conference
SAVE THE DATE – The 2027 LTAMS Annual Conference will take place Tuesday, May 4 and Wednesday, May 5, 2027, at Centennial Plaza Resort in…
When Being Offline Is a Feature: Romania Land Registry Attack Shows the Value of Local Record Security
A recent cyberattack reportedly disrupted Romania’s land registry system, causing significant operational impacts on real estate transactions and public records access. The incident serves as…
FinCEN Appeals Ruling Against Residential Real Estate Rule in Texas
Direct link to the article on ALTA’s website The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) filed a notice of appeal to a ruling by the Eastern District of…
The FinCEN Rule in Limbo: Key Questions for the Title Industry
Direct link to the article on ALTA’s website The legal and regulatory future of FinCEN’s Residential Real Estate Rule remains uncertain following a federal court decision in…
2026 Annual Conference Sessions Available On-Demand
Nine sessions from the 2026 Annual Conference are now available on-demand. Click on the titles below to purchase each session. Abstractor PanelModerator: Amarette H. A.…
LTAMS Conference Committee Seeking Feedback
The LTAMS Conference Committee requests your feedback on future Annual Conferences. Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey below. Annual Conference Survey…
Join a LTAMS Standing Committees – NEW Abstractor Committee Added
LTAMS Committees are this Association’s “backbone” and are a key factor in the success of its initiatives and activities. They are the vehicles that facilitate…
Escrow Account Takeovers Continue to Escalate
Escrow account takeover attempts are accelerating and becoming more sophisticated. Criminals are no longer relying solely on fake wire instructions or simple phishing emails. Instead,…
DEADLINE is Friday – Don’t Forget To Book Your Room
Register for the 2026 LTAMS Conference Hotel Reservations For registered attendees, a block of rooms has been set aside at the group rate of $99 per night,…
FinCEN Reporting Resources Available to ALTA Members
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule takes effect this Sunday, March 1, 2026. Under the Rule, a reporting person must…
Call For LTAMS Board Nominations – 2026
At each Annual Conference, two (2) directors from among the Agent and Abstractor members and two (2) directors from among the Underwriter members are elected…