Cybercrime, including phishing scams, fake online property schemes and wire fraud, is a major threat to the real estate industry. Yet most consumers say real estate professionals are not educating them enough about the risks, according to recent data. You need to have conversations with your clients about cybersecurity, set expectations for how you will operate and create a plan of action in case you encounter something suspicious, like a potentially fake email. What’s the best way to approach these conversations, and what should your talking points be? Host Tracey Hawkins explores the safety practices that can help you and your clients with two real estate pros who have dealt with cyber threats in their transactions. And don’t miss the REALTORS® Land Institute webinar hosted by Hawkins, “Artificial Intelligence & Fraud Prevention,” on Sept. 25 at 1 p.m. CT. This episode is sponsored by Forewarn.

Link: https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/drive/are-safety-apps-effective-in-an-emergency

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