Home Fraud Defense

04/26/2026

NAR's Real Estate Today reports that 1 in 5 homeowners say they received a fraud-related message in connection with their real estate transaction before closing.

That number reflects what we've been seeing across Arizona transactions for months. Real estate fraud is no longer an edge case. It's the baseline.

The numbers from this month's reporting:
— 1 in 5 homeowners report fraud-related contact before closing. (NAR Real Estate Today, 2026) — $275 million in real estate fraud losses across more than 12,000 reported victims in 2025, up from $173M the prior year. (FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center) — 1 in 4 U.S. transactions targeted by some form of fraud attempt. (CertifID, 2025)
Criminals are cloning email accounts, voices, and text threads with AI. Wire instructions get redirected. Deeds get forged. Sellers get impersonated. Most homeowners don't see it coming, and most professionals don't yet have a workflow to catch it.

This is why we built Home Fraud Defense.
Our consumer tools are free. Our Home Fraud Defense app is free. The Arizona Department of Real Estate has listed Home Fraud Defense on its consumer resources page. Home Fraud Defense is also an Affiliate Member of ARELLO so we can share our tools and join the conversations that matter.

Real estate professionals — agents, brokers, title officers, closing attorneys, and notaries — share these tools at the start of every transaction. The 60-second conversation with your client may be the only thing between them and a wire fraud loss they cannot recover.

National Association of REALTORS®
ARELLO® (Association of Real Estate License Law Officials)
Arizona Department of Real Estate
NATIONAL REAL ESTATE INVESTORS ASSOCIATION
Arizona REALTORS®

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Free real estate fraud tools for every consumer — deed search, AI fraud scanner, wire fraud checker, HFD Score™. 158M+ properties. ADRE-approved. As seen in AP News. No account needed.

04/26/2026

We have seen this fraud first hand and our mission is to protect consumers by giving free tools to every professional and consumer at the start of the real estate transaction. Now everyone has free tools to scan and validate any message before they act on directions.

One in 5 homeowners say they’ve received a fraudulent message before closing. ⚠️

This week on Real Estate Today, we dive into the latest real estate scam trends, how AI is making fraud harder to detect, and the five growing scams buyers and sellers should know. Plus, get expert strategies to help safeguard your transaction and stay ahead of potential threats.

Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform!
https://www.nar.realtor/real-estate-today?utm_content=ret_teaser&utm_campaign=inf_26_ret-ret_social&audience=all&utm_medium=organicsocial&utm_source=meta

04/25/2026

Download our Google Play Fraud Prevention App.
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04/25/2026

Download load our Fraud App.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/home-fraud-defense/id6760973622

04/25/2026

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Credential Harvesting / Brand Impersonation Phishing — fake Amazon recall notice with malicious link designed to steal login credentials or payment information. | Red flags: Brand impersonation: sender claims to be 'Amzn' (Amazon) but uses generic greeting 'Amzn Customer' instead of verified Amazo...

04/25/2026

Now available: Home Fraud Defense™ — powered by Talveras™.

The most powerful proprietary real estate fraud protection platform is live on iOS and Android. Free for homeowners. Free for real estate professionals. Always.

→ homefrauddefense.com
→ Search 'Home Fraud Defense' on iOS + Android

Real estate fraud cost Americans $173M+ last year and 1 in 4 real estate deals is a fraud target "NAR"

There's now a free, professional-grade platform built to stop it.

Talveras™ powers the scanner suite that includes:
→ AI Document Scanner — analyze wire instructions, contracts, and suspicious communications in seconds
→ National Fraud Registry™ — search any property for known fraud history
→ Deed Ownership Search — verify true ownership before any transaction
→ Title Risk Score — instant property risk assessment
→ Wire Fraud + Rental Scam Detection — catch schemes before money moves

For real estate professionals, the HFDCP™ certification adds advanced tools, ongoing fraud intelligence, and a recognized credential your clients will trust.

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Real estate fraud cost Americans $173M+ last year and 1 in 4 real estate deals is a fraud target "NAR"

There's now a free, professional-grade platform built to stop it.

04/25/2026

2025 senior losses exceed 7bil

https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/scams-and-safety/common-frauds-and-scams/elder-fraud?fbclid=IwZnRzaARZn15leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEetUZRheJIhZlYKX3jqmkD9aGkITmImWE25VDUjy9V0Hz1gRI5ATC5rmAyybg_aem_ceQGGV8SdUMpl1EScexUUw

Each year, millions of elderly Americans fall victim to some type of financial fraud or confidence scheme. Common scams that target older citizens include romance scams, tech support scams, grandparent scams, government impersonation scams, sweepstakes and lottery scams, home repair scams, and TV/ra...

04/22/2026

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04/16/2026

Just back from Association of Real Estate License Law Officials and still energized by the conversations.
Thank you to the regulators, educators, and fellow members who shared openly about the fraud challenges facing consumers and real estate professionals across every jurisdiction. The willingness to compare notes, trade what's working, and build on each other's ideas is exactly what this fight requires.
Fraud doesn't respect state lines — and neither should our defenses.
Grateful for the collaboration, and looking forward to continuing to build better systems together to protect the people we all serve.

04/15/2026

Thank you National Real Estate Investors Association for working with Home Fraud Defense offering our tools and fraud protection program to Real Estate Investor Association Chapters across the country. Join me, John Thomas Rowan May 12th on the National REIA NOW Zoom call to learn more about our amazing program and benefits to investors across the country.