01/19/2024
Cybercrime is a growing concern. The FBI's IC3 report revealed staggering losses of $27.6 billion last year, with $397 million in real estate alone and $2.7 billion across industries due to business email compromise. Vigilance is key: double-check email senders, watch for suspicious details, and never click on unknown links or attachments. In real estate, confirm wiring instructions over the phone for added security. Stay vigilant to keep your information safe.
Cybercrime continues to be on the rise. According to the FBI’s IC3 report, last year’s reported losses hit a staggering $27.6 billion. $397 million lost was in real estate alone and $2.7 billion were lost thanks to business email compromise across all industries. Always double check email addresses from senders and look out for suspicious spelling, signoffs and greetings. NEVER click on suspicious links or open attachments if you receive them from unknown senders or in suspicious messages. When dealing with real estate transactions, always double check your emailed wiring instructions over the phone.
Stay vigilant and keep your information secure.
