First American Title Launches Free Property Title Monitoring and Fraud Alert Service for Eligible Customers

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SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 21, 2026

First American Title Insurance Company, a leading provider of title insurance and settlement services and the largest subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), today announced the company now offers its customers a free property title monitoring and fraud alert service, providing an important layer of protection for homeowners amid rising real estate fraud risk. With cyber-enabled losses exceeding $13.7 billion in 2024, according to the FBI's Internet Crime Report, and increasingly sophisticated fraudsters targeting record levels of equity held by U.S. homeowners, proactive monitoring for potential fraudulent activity has never been more valuable.

"Real estate professionals are increasingly looking for more ways to help protect their home buyers and sellers amid an ongoing wave of fraudster activity that is now powered by AI and advanced technologies," said Jim Dulle, president of First American Title's Direct Division. "By combining proactive title monitoring with the protection of title insurance, we're giving our customers added peace of mind and an early fraud warning system at no additional cost."

The free title monitoring notifies homeowners of new filings—such as deeds or liens—that may affect their property ownership, helping owners detect potentially suspicious activity early and take action. Unlike standalone title monitoring products, First American Title's free monitoring service is paired with the protection of a title insurance policy from the underwriter. Customers who register for the service also gain convenient digital access to their title policy documents and a direct connection to claims support should a title or ownership issue arise.

Eligibility for Free Property Title Monitoring and Expansion

The free property title monitoring service is currently available to customers who close their transactions directly through First American Title in one of 25 eligible states*. The service is expected to be offered to existing First American title insurance policy holders later this year.

For more information on First American Title's free property title monitoring and fraud alert service and the company's Owners Portal, contact a First American sales representative or visit www.firstam.com/owner.

For tips on spotting and preventing fraud, visit First American Title's Fraud Center.

*Eligible states include Texas, Florida, California, Arizona, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Utah, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Ohio, Hawaii, Alaska, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana.

First American Title Free Property Title Monitoring and Fraud Alerts: Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What did First American Title announce?

A: First American Title Insurance Company is offering a free property title monitoring and fraud alert service to eligible customers, providing early warnings of potentially suspicious property filings and easy digital access to title documents.

Q: What does First American Title's free property title monitoring service do?

A: The service monitors public records and alerts homeowners to new filings—such as deeds or liens—that may affect property ownership, helping detect potentially fraudulent activity early.

Q: Why is property title monitoring important for homeowners right now?

A: Real estate fraud is increasing, with cyber-enabled losses exceeding $13.7 billion in 2024, according to the FBI. Monitoring helps homeowners identify suspicious activity early as fraudsters are increasingly targeting home equity.

Q: Is the property title monitoring service really free?

A: Yes. The property title monitoring and fraud alert service is provided at no additional cost to customers who close their transactions directly through First American Title in one of 25 eligible states.

Q: Who is eligible for First American Title's free property title monitoring service?

A: The service is currently available to customers who close transactions directly through First American Title in 25 eligible states. Eligible states include Texas, Florida, California, Arizona, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Utah, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Ohio, Hawaii, Alaska, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana.

Q: How is First American Title's property title monitoring service different from standalone title monitoring products?

A: Unlike standalone monitoring services, First American Title's offering is paired with the protection of a title insurance policy and includes direct access to claims support if a title or ownership issue arises.

Q: What additional benefits do customers receive when they enroll?

A: Enrolled customers gain digital access to their title policy documents through First American's Owners Portal and a direct connection to claims support if needed.

Q: Where can homeowners learn more about fraud prevention and the property title monitoring service?

A: Homeowners can contact a First American sales representative, visit First American Title's Owners Portal, or explore fraud prevention resources at First American Title's Fraud Center.

About First American Title Insurance Company

First American Title Insurance Company, the largest subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF ), traces its history to 1889. One of the largest title insurers in the nation, the company offers title services through its direct operations and an extensive network of agents throughout the United States and abroad. First American Title provides comprehensive title insurance coverage and professional services for real estate purchases, construction, refinances and equity loans. For more information, visit www.firstam.com/title.

About First American

First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF ) is a premier provider of title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions. With its combination of financial strength and stability built over more than 135 years, innovative proprietary technologies, and unmatched data assets, the company is leading the digital transformation of its industry. First American also provides data products to the title industry and other third parties; valuation products and services; mortgage subservicing; home warranty products; banking, trust and wealth management services; and other related products and services. With total revenue of $6.1 billion in 2024, the company offers its products and services directly and through its agents throughout the United States and abroad. In 2025, First American was named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For by Great Place to Work ® and Fortune Magazine for the tenth consecutive year. More information about the company can be found at www.firstam.com.

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