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Escrow of the West has announced the appointment of Christian Lazore as Sales Executive
Lazore brings with him over eight years of industry experience within the San Fernando Valley, having previously serviced the area as a Title Representative for California Title Company in Burbank.

Escrow of the West Conducts Probate Discussion at Beverly Hills Bar Association
On Tuesday, May 18, 2010, Marcine Kline, Senior Escrow Officer and Branch Manager of Escrow of the West’s Sherman Oaks office, served on a panel addressing the Beverly Hills Bar Association members on the topic of “Real Estate Issues for Probate Attorneys: Deed Selection, Escrow and Title Insurance Issues and More.”

Don't be Victim of Escrow Scams: How to Lose $630,000 in a Hurry
The con artist's credo: The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing; if you can fake that, you've got it made This is closely adhered to in escrow scams. It makes the perfect vehicle.

When a Home Foreclosure Bargain Costs More Than it Should
If the news is correct, there are bargains to be found in buying foreclosure homes in California To be sure, a savvy investor can find a gem among the ruins of the real estate market bust

Escrow.com Launches BrickfishTM Campaign to Tackle Internet Fraud : Social Media Advertising Campaign Asks Entrants to Share Their Scam Stories
Brickfish?, the social media advertising platform, and Escrow.com, the leading provider of online escrow services, today announced the ?Internet Fraud ? Share Your Story,? campaign located at . The campaign asks entrants to submit photos, videos or blogs describing their encounters with Internet fraud. The grand prize winner, selected from the top 100 highest scoring entries, will receive a $500 scholarship or cash equivalent and three online purchases using Escrow.com?s safe and secure services.

Escrow of the West Creates Jobs with New Sherman Oaks Branch
Grand Opening Event January 28th, 7:00 pm

Mizner Grande Realty Fires Agent for Unauthorized Disbursements From Boca Raton Lawyer's Escrow Account; Firm to Set Highest Industry Standards in Esc
BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- One of South Florida's premiere real estate firms, Mizner Grande Realty, said it fired an agent immediately upon discovering improper disbursements from a Boca Raton lawyer's escrow account, where the funds were being held pending fully-executed sales contracts. The realty firm said it acted quickly and decisively to correct the problem and has taken immediate steps to minimize any losses that may have been sustained by any of its customers or clients. The real estate firm () will be using the escrow account of one of the area's most respected attorneys, Thomas U.

Visa Inc. Announces Funding of Litigation Escrow Account
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) today announced it had decided to deposit $1.565 billion (the "Loss Funds") into the litigation escrow account previously established under the Company's retrospective responsibility plan (the "Plan").  Under the terms of the Plan, when the Company funds the litigation escrow account, the value of the Company's Class B shares – which are held exclusively by U.S.