A practical first response for preserving the site, checking public records, and contacting the real company without engaging the suspected impersonator.

VetoAugust 23, 2026

A convincing website is not proof that the company behind it is licensed, active, or connected to the escrow name it uses.

Start with preservation

Save the URL and capture what is visible before anything changes. Record the date and time. Keep the suspected site separate from the verified contact information you use for the real company.

Check the public record

Compare the website against the licensing and business records available for the company. Look for facts that do not agree—especially the company name, license information, address, phone number, and domain.

Do not use the suspected site to verify itself

Do not call, email, or submit information through the website you are checking. Use independently verified contact information for the licensed company.

Keep the evidence connected

A useful record shows what was observed, which public sources were checked, what did not match, and what happened next. That gives the escrow company and the relevant providers a clearer basis for action.

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About the author

Veto

Veto writes Field Notes for escrow owners and officers about the work before money moves.

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Disclaimers and footnotes

Veto records evidence and workflow events for escrow wire reviews. The escrow office owns the file context, approval, and decision.

Veto does not guarantee that fraud or loss will never occur. Required-check failures and identity mismatches remain visible and can block release or sending according to office policy.