Ahead of October’s annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the 2026 wire fraud statistics paint a clear picture of a threat that keeps growing heading into the fall closing season. Notably, real estate closings remain one of the most attractive targets for wire fraud.

Real estate wire fraud remains one of the most common and costly cybercrimes in the United States, especially during property closings, where large sums of money are transferred quickly and often electronically. Each October, as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it’s essential for buyers, sellers, lenders, and title professionals to understand how wire fraud happens and what steps they can take to prevent it.