Idaho Title and Escrow Companies Warned of Business Identity Scam

August 28, 2014

The Idaho Department of Finance, issued a cease-and-desist order against a company using the name of Twin Falls Title and Escrow. In order to gain legitimacy, the company allegedly altered a copy of the Certificate of Assumed Business Name for a lawful and long-standing title company in Idaho. Business identity theft is another wrinkle to the many issues title and escrow companies must protect their operations against. The first pillar of ALTA’s “Title Insurance and Settlement Company Best Practices” provides guidance in ensuring title professionals have the proper licensing as required to conduct business.

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