Protecting your home title from identity theft and fraud.

Curt Moore left the energy sector to build Moat Title Security, a company focused on defending homeowners from title identity theft. He explains why standard title insurance isn’t enough, especially with rising fraud. Through products like the Notice of Title Freeze and Notice of Occupancy, Moat gives homeowners ongoing, expert protection.

We dive into:

• 🔍 How title identity theft works and what triggers it
• 🇺🇸🇨🇦 Title insurance models compared (U.S. vs Canada)
• 🛠️ Moat’s smart defenses, and why they’re game‑changers
• ⚖️ Launching in a regulated market: challenges and lessons learned
• 🤝 Customer service matters—and how Moat delivers it
• 🚀 What’s next for Curt and Moat

📌 Key Topics & Timestamps

1. 00:00 – Curt’s path from energy to title-security
2. 05:15 – What title identity theft really means
3. 10:00 – Comparing U.S. vs Canadian title insurance
4. 15:30 – Introducing the Notice of Title Freeze
5. 20:45 – Launch hurdles in heavy regulation
6. 28:00 – The Moat customer experience
7. 33:50 – Future vision for title protection

🔗 Guest Links & Resources

• Connect with Curt Moore: LinkedIn
• Visit Moat Title Security: https://moattitlesecurity.com
• Email Curt: [email protected]

🎙️ Host & Guest Shout‑outs

Thank you to:

• Carl Richards of Podcast Solutions Made
• Fred Crouch, aka The Property Wizard
• Jovan Strika from @Hive coworking
• Melanie Webber, my business partner
• Wayne Pratt of Motive8U Inc, coach & co‑host

Hosts:

• Bernie Franzgrote
• Wayne Pratt

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