July Issue

How to Avoid EMAIL SCAMS & WIRE FRAUD Cybercrime is one of the fastest growing criminal threats in the united States, and one of the fastest growing cybercrimes is real estate wire fraud.

WHAT IS WIRE FRAUD? Real estate wire fraud often happens when criminals fake the identity of the title company, real estate agent, or closing attorney and send an email to the home buyer with instructions on how and where to transfer their money electronically. HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM WIRE FRAUD AND OTHER EMAIL SCAMS When it comes to wire fraud, prevention is key. Here are four ways you can protect yourself from cyberattacks and wire fraud hacks in under five minutes.

Shawn Hunt Senior Vice President, Branch Manager NMLS ID# 1098459 Branch NMLS# 2443130 shunt@cmghomeloans.com

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