Don’t Let Hackers Steal Your Money: Why Verify Your Wiring Instructions is so Crucial in Real Estate

Buying a home is an exciting time, but before you get too caught up in the joy of owning a new property, it’s important to take the necessary precautions to ensure a smooth and safe home buying process. Unfortunately, title company and real estate attorney email accounts are vulnerable to hacking, and it’s becoming increasingly common for hackers to change the wiring instructions for escrow deposits and final cash to close.
At No Nonsense Real Estate, we know that being a well-informed home buyer is key to a successful home buying experience. That’s why we always emphasize the importance of calling the title company or real estate attorney’s office to verify the wiring instructions you’ve received before ever wiring any money. This simple step can save you from a major headache, and potentially from losing your hard-earned funds.
So, if you’re in the process of buying a home, remember that at No Nonsense Real Estate, we’ve got your back. We educate our home buyers on the importance of being diligent and verifying wiring instructions to avoid falling victim to this growing problem. Say goodbye to home buying headaches, and hello to a no-nonsense home buying experience!
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