ALTA's 2026 Seller Impersonation Fraud Survey

Seller Impersonation Fraud (SIF) is rapidly emerging as one of the most serious threats facing our industry and the homeowners we serve. In these types of schemes, criminals are impersonating as legitimate property owners.

We’re asking for 10–12 minutes of your time to share your experience with SIF. Your input is critical.

By participating, you will:

Help shape how the industry combats this growing threat
Inform education efforts to better protect consumers and property owners

Support engagement with lawmakers and regulators on effective solutions

Contribute to benchmarking data that can help you assess and strengthen your own operations

This is one of the most pressing issues impacting transaction security and confidence in property ownership today. Your insights will directly influence how our industry responds.