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The FCT blog aims to answer your industry questions, examine current market trends and provide key information on the value of our products and services.
The FCT blog does not represent a single author or opinion. Instead, it represents the collective voice and experience of FCT’s dedicated niche experts.
Happy holidays, from all of us at FCT!
Another year is coming to a close, and we’re so grateful to everyone who helped make 2023 a success. Thank you to our valued customers and partners, for your continued trust, and to our dedicated colleagues, for living FCT’s values every day.
Watch out for these holiday frauds
For most of us, the holidays are the season of giving. Unfortunately, many fraudsters see it as the season of taking. Technology gives criminals new ways to steal their targets’ gifts, money,…
What your clients should know about ID verification
The real estate industry is changing. More legal professionals are making digital ID verification solutions part of their workflow, as awareness of the technology spreads and compliance requirements shift. When you ask…
Digital ID verification: do you know your customer?
You carry out due diligence on every property, because each one may carry risks. But what about your clients? Unfortunately, not every deal is legitimate, and not everyone is who they say…
How can we prevent title fraud?
Innocent homeowners and buyers are under attack from thieves looking to steal equity from Canadian homes. For Daniela DeTommaso, President of FCT, protecting consumers means detecting title fraud, and preventing it before…
The real cost of title fraud
It may be difficult for a homeowner to believe that someone could threaten their right to own their property. But title fraud is on the rise in Canada, and its impact puts…
How can ID theft lead to title fraud?
It used to be that a compromised ID meant canceling some credit cards and monitoring your credit score, but unfortunately, those days are gone. The latest and most disturbing trend in ID…
Title fraud is evolving
Technology has helped drive a total transformation of the real estate industry, and made it faster and more accessible for millions of Canadians. It has also helped drive a historic increase in…
Meet 2023’s William G. Davis Scholarship winner
“I am proud of FCT’s dedication to combatting youth homelessness in Canada, and breaking the cycles of poverty that put our youth at risk. This scholarship is an important part of that…
