Fraudsters are always looking for new ways to separate you from your money. The way they get it is often the same; they send you something that stops you in your tracks, something that gets your emotions up; something alarming, concerning, or that gets your ire up, even something that brings out our best qualities of compassion and willingness to help. They use our emotions to get past our poise and critical thinking.
Cybersecurity is a broad topic. It not only covers information technology and data protection, but it also addresses privacy, operational procedures, and policies. The 411 Blog covers all of that and more. From new trends in data protection to new tactics used by fraudsters to advice on what to do when things go wrong, The 411 has you covered with up-to-date information and advice.
Cyber Security and Wire Fraud, two terms that are becoming more familiar to people. In day to day operations, most people do not think of Cyber Security, and Cyber Crime is that thing that happens to other people. Most people have only heard about Fraud and Data Breaches on the news. Today, more people in the Real Estate industry know someone whose computer was infected by a virus or have been involved in wire fraud (either successful or unsuccessful).
While the increased availability of online shopping is convenient, it also makes it more lucrative for scammers to trick buyers into paying for goods they won’t receive or obtain their personal information for financial gain.