The Latest Scam for Homeowners: Fake Utility Billing Websites
It’s the latest scam levied against unaware homeowners. And what makes it so dangerous is that criminals aren’t just blasting out random emails.
It’s the latest scam levied against unaware homeowners. And what makes it so dangerous is that criminals aren’t just blasting out random emails.
Online scams are especially prevalent this time of year. Trying to head them off by educating customers can help a bank’s balance sheet as well as earn it goodwill in the community.
Former Boston real estate agent Dale Murawski, 42, was arraigned May 3 and charged with stealing $166,000 from 19 friends, co-workers and clients.
More than $3.1 billion in actual and attempted losses due to cybercrime has been reported since October 2013, according to the FBI. Residential real estate transactions are particularly vulnerable to these scams – and by the time someone realizes something is wrong and contacts law enforcement, it’s often too late.