In this digital age, it's paramount to understand how to protect yourself from theives on the World Wide Web. Did you know that keeping track of your approved accounts, phone numbers, and email addresses could save you a lot of time and hassle? Or that simply confirming information with other parties before sending any wires can avoid a...
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You are not immune. Between 2015 and 2018, real estate transaction scams increased more than 1,000%.*
Are you aware that in 2017 the FBI reported that nearly $1 billion was diverted or attempted to be diverted from real estate purchase transactions and wired to fraudulent accounts? Wire fraud can end up costing you and your clients thousands. Protect yourself with the information on The Fund's "Beware: Wire Fraud" flyer. This...
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A foreign person who owns and sells a U.S. real property is subject to the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) requirements. This helpful handout graphically outlines the selling process and begins by assuming the seller is a foreign person. By answering yes or no to four key questions, the flowchart shows next steps...
With the rising number of cyber attacks and scams aimed at stealing closing funds during real estate transactions, you and your firm should be taking the necessary precautions to protect your clients. We have developed a simple cybersecurity checklist to begin the auditing process at your firm. When reviewing the checklist, carefully consider...
Are you aware that in 2017 the FBI reported that nearly $1 billion was diverted or attempted to be diverted from real estate purchase transactions and wired to fraudulent accounts? Wire fraud can end up costing you and your clients thousands. The important information on The Fund's "Wire Fraud Prevention Plan: Stop. Call. Verify."...