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Policyholders accused their title insurance provider of bad faith denial of coverage and violation of Ohio Insurance Law after encountering deed defects and having their claims denied. bit.ly/4dHAIT4

The New Jersey State Commission of Investigation recently released a comprehensive report on deed fraud, combining insights from public officials and research into common home theft schemes. bit.ly/4jRZofq

Learn how to arm your business with successful cybersecurity defenses - On Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. ET, October Research, LLC will host the webinar, "Protecting Your Clients: Cybersecurity Essentials for Title and Escrow." bit.ly/47WSYV2

FinCEN bans fund transfers for entities linked to shadow banking network - The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network is cracking down on sanction-evading activity with a ban on fund transfers by agents of the A7 Network. bit.ly/4yPFk1L

OCC head plans anti-fraud measures in meeting with Minneapolis bankers - The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and Comptroller Jonathan Gould committed to combating financial fraud during a recent meeting with community bankers in Minneapolis. bit.ly/4joWcI6

New Jersey commission releases comprehensive deed fraud report - The New Jersey State Commission of Investigation recently released a comprehensive report on deed fraud, combining insights from public officials and research into common home theft schemes. bit.ly/4yr82Fw

California man found guilty of filing false homeownership documentation - On Oct. 2, a man from Oxnard, Calif., was found guilty of attempting to steal ownership of residential property by filing fraudulent paperwork. bit.ly/4i1geWy

Property owners sue title insurer over claims allegedly denied in bad faith - Policyholders accused their title insurance provider of bad faith denial of coverage after encountering deed defects and having their claims denied. bit.ly/4B6YZvV

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Only 30% of CEOs feel very or extremely confident about revenue growth in the next 12 months, according to PwC’s 2026 Global CEO Survey. 📉 What keeps leaders up at night? Erica Meyer opens up in our latest blog. bit.ly/4hXv0O1

With data verification getting more difficult day by day, closing protection letter violations and other issues are on the rise, according to FundingShield’s Q3 2026 Fraud Analytics report. bit.ly/4s4I5Ke

A breach of contract case between a property owner and a national title insurance company goes before an appeals court after expert testimony presented during trial was disputed. bit.ly/4zvlhWz

Maryland law creating deed fraud task force goes into effect - An official task force dedicated to investigating deed fraud in Maryland has been formed thanks to a state bill signed into law earlier this year, which went into effect on Oct. 1. bit.ly/4yQpl3I

ATLA investigates impact of seller impersonation fraud - Through evolving technology, criminals are pursuing bolder seller impersonation fraud schemes and the financial impact is rising as a result, according to an American Land Title Association study. bit.ly/4i1H3tV

California considers reform to notary exams, RON platform registration policy - California legislators are weighing a bill to reform several policies governing the appointment of notaries public and the registration of remote online notarization platforms. bit.ly/4sm32AF

Closing protection letter issues on the rise, FundingShield finds - With data verification getting more difficult, closing protection letter violations and other issues are on the rise, according to FundingShield’s Q3 2026 Fraud Analytics report. bit.ly/4ij1wvr

Wire fraud charges filed against consultant for overcharging ransomware victims - Wire fraud charges have been filed against a former cybersecurity provider for misleading and overcharging ransomware victims. bit.ly/4ilejfZ

Fidelity appeals court decision in retail space contract dispute - A breach of contract case between a property owner and a national title insurance company goes before an appeals court after expert testimony is presented during trial was disputed. bit.ly/4hXeQUS