Munizzi Law Firm’s quick Security Tips for a Safe and On-Time Closing
You can rest assured that we are leveraging cutting edge technology to make your transaction as safe as possible.
Fraudsters are leveraging the latest technology; you should be too. By using Munizzi Law Firm as your escrow and title agent, you can rest assured that we are leveraging cutting edge technology to make your transaction as safe as possible.
In addition, by using this checklist you can help ensure you’re following security best practices to protect your sensitive information and to avoid becoming another victim of fraud.
- Use our Qualia secure portal for all tasks related to your closing, including document sharing and messaging, instead of email.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) wherever possible.
- Use a password manager to generate and manage passwords. Do not keep passwords written on paper.
- Use a unique, long, and complex password for every device and application used for your closing. Do not reuse passwords.
- Flag suspicious or urgent money requests to your settlement agency.
- Raise a red flag to your settlement agency if you are asked to provide funds in a way that contradicts wire instructions you’ve previously received.
- Call to verify wire instructions with your settlement agency prior to sending any funds.
- Beware of email phishing scams.
- If you do receive an email message, check the sender's email domain for 100% accuracy, and do not click any links or open attachments that come from an unknown party.
- Periodically review login activity for your email account to see if there’s been any suspicious activity.
- Promptly install all browser and operating system updates to ensure your computer's defenses are up-to-date.
Contact us today to obtain a free title quote, and to schedule a consultation to learn more about how we can protect your next real estate transaction.
NOTE: While we use cutting edge technology to reduce and limit risks for fraud and loss, there is no way to guarantee against these threats. Nothing in this article or our services is intended to be or constitutes in any way a guarantee against risk of fraud, hacking, theft, loss, or other risks.
