--- title: Mortgage Payoff Fraud Prevention Checklist description: Mortgage payoffs are the leading disbursement risk facing title and escrow companies today. 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With the average mortgage loan in the U.S. exceeding $200,000, mortgage payoffs are a huge target for fraudsters. The good news is that there are steps you can take to secure the mortgage payoff process, safeguard your client’s funds, and protect your reputation.     #### Complete the form to download your checklist. ![](https://f.hubspotusercontent20.net/hubfs/7866620/CertifID/outline-how-it-works.svg) ## What's included ![Read below for what's included in this whitepaper](https://marketing.certifid.com/hubfs/%5BSBM%5D%20Mortgage%20Payoff%20Fraud%20Whitepaper/613fa7047664ca809a180b19_Pages.svg) ### 7 Pages Gain the essential tips and insight you need on this disbursement risk. ![Bullet 2 of 3](https://marketing.certifid.com/hubfs/%5BSBM%5D%20Mortgage%20Payoff%20Fraud%20Whitepaper/6144d467f21c48b16d8ead7e_5steps.svg) ### 5 Key Steps Discover the key steps to mitigating the risk of mortgage payoff fraud. ![Bullet 3 of 3](https://marketing.certifid.com/hubfs/%5BSBM%5D%20Mortgage%20Payoff%20Fraud%20Whitepaper/6144d4b0cc28fe86a9ecdbf7_strategies.svg) ### Take Action Formulate a plan to *prevent* mortgage payoff fraud in your business. 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