Dena Everman in Marietta, Ga., was ready to close on the sale of her home of 11 years when she learned that a family - not the buyers - had already moved in. Everman, who'd moved out of the home weeks prior, encountered the occupants who rented the home through a Craigslist scam, when she stopped by ... » Learn More about Latest twist to Craigslist scam: Replacing the locks
Crime Prevention
Home Security System Suggestions for the Summer season
A boost in burglaries throughout the summer months means it’s the perfect time to help safeguard your clients’ homes while they’re away for the season or absent while selling. Ooma, a smart home phone and home security company, offers six suggestions for preventing break-ins. Home ... » Learn More about Home Security System Suggestions for the Summer season
4 all-in-one home security systems for your smart home
Until just recently, if you wanted an extensive home security system, you not only were required to contend with exorbitant installation fees, but you also had to pay a monthly installment or fee. 4 all-in-one home security systems for your smart home Luckily, that’s no longer the ... » Learn More about 4 all-in-one home security systems for your smart home
The next new scheme: The ‘You have a virus’ pop-up box
Not another new scheme to be Leary of! Scammers use a novel technique to gain access to computer data in a three-step process. First, they convince a computer user that they have a virus. Then they convince you that they can fix it. Once the user provides the scammer access to their computer to ... » Learn More about The next new scheme: The ‘You have a virus’ pop-up box
Title companies would prefer federal assistance to tackle wire fraud
The American Land Title Association (ALTA) sent a letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and requested that it issue an alert warning consumers about wire fraud schemes that try to steal funds for real estate closings. Title companies would prefer federal assistance ... » Learn More about Title companies would prefer federal assistance to tackle wire fraud
