Wire Fraud Takes Aim at Home Construction Industry Wire fraud is growing its range of targets. The homebuilding industry increasingly in its crosshairs, according to this new white paper published by CertifID. Background Consequently, Thomas Cronkright II and Lawrence Duther wrote a white paper entitled “Wire Fraud Begins To Hammer the Construction Industry.” Cronkright II and Duthler co-founded CertifID and are anti-fraud technology developers. According to the
Let’s Get Started! Watch this video to learn about 5 Reasons Why You Need Title Insurance! Title insurance is a vital part of a home purchase. The purchase of a new home is a HUGE investment, and you want to protect it, right? Title insurance can help do that. The American Land Title Association provided this video to help you educate yourself. An owner’s policy
Hey, it’s time to learn how to protect yourself from wire fraud! Buying and selling a home is an exciting time. Still, there can be pitfalls for unsuspecting consumers. In this video, the American Land Title Association aims to help both homeowners and sellers. Be aware that criminals are using wire fraud schemes to steal money meant for home purchases. They also steal the proceeds
Introduction Know how to identify a suspicious email! While companies may have spam filters and antivirus software, spam and phishing emails can still slip through employee inboxes. Email recipients are the most critical element in preventing an attack. Here are some tips on how to identify the authenticity of a questionable email. Incorrect Grammar/Spelling/Text Body First, many phishing emails contain misspellings. These suspicious messages are
Overview So, what is a 1031 exchange? When you sell an investment or income-producing property, you will be required to pay capital gains taxes on that sale. (The current capital gains rate is either 15 or 20 percent.) If you would like to use the proceeds from the sale to invest in replacement properties, you’ll find that the tax debt has reduced your buying power.