The Real Estate Industry is being Targeted
Every day hackers try to steal your money by emailing fake wire instructions. Criminals will use a similar-looking (but fake) email address and steal a logo and other info to make it look like the email came from your real estate agent or title company.

Stop. Call. Verify

Thank you for trusting us with your real estate transaction. Cyber criminals are targeting the industry with scams designed to intercept or hijack wire transfers. See the video above for some tips to avoid becoming a victim.

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is an agency of the United States Government  responsible for consumer protection in the financial sector. CFPB's jurisdiction includes banks, credit unions, securities firms, payday lenders, mortgage-servicing operations, foreclosure relief services, debt collectors  and other financial companies operating in the United States.

What homebuyers need to know about Mortgage Scams

Mortgage Closing Checklist

Download the mortgage closing checklist that was mentioned in the video to assist your real estate transaction.

cfpb_buying-a-house_mortgage-closing_checklist.pdf
File Size:	213 kb
File Type:	pdf

Download File

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For more helpful information visit the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) website.

www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/fraud/

Protect Your Money from Wire Fraud Schemes

The American Land Title Association wants homeowners and sellers to be aware that criminals are using wire fraud schemes to steal money meant for home purchases or the proceeds from the sale of the property. Their 4 tips include:

1. Call, Don't email.
2. Be Suspicious
3. Confirm Everything
4. Verify Immediately

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