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Important Information About Fraudulent Escrow Sites
The Problem is Serious
There are a growing number of fraudulent escrow services that steal money, merchandise, and identities from
unsuspecting consumers. The existence of such sites also undermines the reputation of Escrow.com's legitimate
escrow service.
We are not Affiliated with Other Escrow Sites
Escrow.com and its subsidiaries only perform escrow services at Escrow.com.
Any other escrow site that claims to be affiliated with Escrow.com is making a
fraudulent claim. We do not belong to any escrow consortiums or similar
organizations. For your protection, we encourage you to only use Escrow.com for
your transactions. If you choose to use any other escrow service, we hope
the information on these pages will keep you from becoming a victim.
Email Fraud
Fraudulent email activity is increasing. These emails may appear to be from legitimate companies that you do business with — such as your bank, an online auction site, or your Internet service provider. You are often asked to validate or confirm your personal information by sending a reply, clicking on a link, or opening an attachment. These messages can contain viruses, known as “Trojan horse? programs, designed to record your keystrokes. These emails can also direct you to a counterfeit Web site that appears to be genuine.
California Department of Corporations
California Department of Corporations – Q and A on Online Escrow
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