Information Security
In 2020, 1/3 Of All Real Estate Transactions Were Targeted By Wire Fraud Scams.*
Think you’re immune? Guess again.
Florida ranks second in the country for internet crimes, according to the FBI’s 2020 Internet Crime Report. The three most common crimes: business email compromise, phishing scams, and ransomware.
To help you protect your practice, your funds, your employees and everyone with whom you interact, we've pulled together these valuable tips, learning opportunities, links and updates. Feel free to download and share the 8 Cybersecurity Commandments flyer and the Information Security FAQs document.
*Source: https://blog.alta.org/2021/04/survey-title-professionals-targeted-for-wire-fraud-in-a-third-of-all-transactions.html
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How to Report Cyber Fraud
If you feel that your business or information may be compromised through a cyber attack:
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Immediately inform the sender bank – contact the Chief of Security and ask for a recall of the wire.
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Immediately inform the receiving bank.
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Immediately contact the nearest U.S. Secret Service field office.
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Miami Field Office: (305) 863-5000
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Orlando Field Office: (407) 648-6333
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Jacksonville Field Office: (904) 296-0133
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Tampa Field Office: (813) 228-2636
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All suspected cases of cyber fraud can be reported to the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov. If the cyber fraud involved a wire transfer, report to bec.ic3.gov. Note: These websites merely collect data. Do not expect to receive a response from the authorities.
Information Security Questions
Email questions to legaled@thefund.com. If your question can help others, we'll add it to our information security FAQs page.
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