Wire Fraud, Cyber Crime, and Closings: Andy White’s Blueprint for Security

Title Agents Podcast

When a phishing scam nearly cost him his life savings, Andy White turned that wake-up call into Closinglock, a cybersecurity platform now protecting billions in real estate closings. Dive in as he shares how title agents can fight back against wire fraud, seller impersonation, and deepfake threats using tools like KYC, MFA, and secure workflows. If you're still relying on email and outdated wire systems, this conversation is your signal to upgrade before it's too late.

What you’ll learn from this episode

• How Andy's wife's real estate story sparked the birth of Closinglock
• The role of AI and deepfakes in modern cybersecurity risks
• Innovations in identity verification, KYC, and payment automation
• Common misconceptions about security and simplicity
• Actionable steps to reduce wire fraud exposure today

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Otter.ai
• Chick-fil-A
• Wells Fargo
• Keller Williams
• FedNow
• ChatGPT
• Fedwire
• Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell | Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle

About Andy WhiteAndy is the CEO and Co-founder of ClosingLock. In 2017 my wife and I founded ClosingLock to help protect title companies, lenders, and property buyers/sellers from wire fraud. Prior to that, I worked as a computer engineer for various tech companies – from a startup that raised over $100M to the globally-recognized tech giant Samsung. Prior to that, I completed a BS, MS, and PhD in Computer and Electrical Engineering at Auburn University.

Connect with Andy

• Website: Closinglock
• LinkedIn: Andy White, Ph.D.

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