Email Safety: Keep your client's data safe

Keeping your client’s information and your personal information is even more important. Each season, cybercriminals find more ways to gain access to the data we both share during a real estate transaction. It’s unfortunate but we need to be careful with personal information, email, and internet use. Let’s review a few terms to get started.

· Social Engineers work to convince people to provide the information they need to gain access to your computer and personal information. Social Engineers pose as reputable individuals, including IT support, sales representatives, and employees as examples.

· Phishing is a form of social engineering in which the attackers attempt to get user information, such as passwords and social security numbers, by sending emails that appear to be legitimate.

 · Spam refers to unsolicited email, which is often sent by cybercriminals. To limit spam, only share your email address with people and businesses you know and trust.

There are things that you can do to protect yourself and your information. 

· Never share your Login ID or Password with anyone!

· Never send sensitive information by text or email. Don’t reply to texts or emails asking for personal information. Prairie Land Title employees will never ask for clients’ personal information via text or email! When in doubt, give us a call!

· Do not click on links in emails unless you are certain that the email is from a source you know and trust.

· Sensitive information should only be provided on Secure Websites. A secure website will display “https” rather than “http” in its website address.

Remember that we at Prairie Land Trust are here to provide you with the safest transactions possible. Be sure to follow the directions that you receive from our office before wiring any funds or providing us with any sensitive information. Protecting your identity and financial resources is very important to us. Don’t hesitate to reach out with your questions. We’re here to help!