October is known as a month of friendly frights and spooky tricks, but there’s another scary topic we should be discussing right now: Cybersecurity. After all, it’s also National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which is why the Birthright Title team is once again using this blog space to talk about the dangers of wire fraud.
While most know about phishing emails, these fraudulent messages still work despite years of warnings. Why? An email inbox is a crowded place, and these scammers are getting better and better at their depiction. Gone are the days of obvious typos and bad grammar. (In fact, they’re even using AI against us.) So, our guard must stay up. Next time you get an email you weren’t expecting – whether you’re a soon-to-be buyer or one of our fellow real estate professionals – keep these signs in mind.
Now that you have phishing on your radar, here are three ways to add extra security to your email account.
We know. Talking about fraud isn’t the most fun topic around, but it’s so important to keep it on our radar, no matter what else is happening around us. If something seems off, it probably is. Remember, you can always verify information with us! We’re here to make sure your Middle Tennessee closing experience is all treats and no tricks this season.