In just the past two years, nearly one fourth of consumers reported that their financial data has been hacked online during the past two years, according to a new report from a survey within the banking industry by Accenture. The report is based on an online survey of 4,013 bank customers in North ... » Learn More about Nearly 25% of American citizens report falling victim to financial data breaches
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HUD warns of scammers offering phony housing grants
Scheme offers HUD grant cash in exchange for upfront fee. The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s watchdog is warning people to be on the lookout for a scam that promises HUD grant cash in exchange for an upfront fee. HUD warns of scammers offering phony housing grants The fraud ... » Learn More about HUD warns of scammers offering phony housing grants
Buyers Beware: You may well be Under Surveillance
Surprise, home buyers: You might be on hidden camera. You may believe you’re having private discussions about the merits of a homeowner’s wallpaper, the ugly, orange tiles inside the bathrooms, or perhaps the to-die-for bay windows while you tour a property. But what people often don’t realize is ... » Learn More about Buyers Beware: You may well be Under Surveillance
Summer months – How to keep your house safe
Crime rates rise in the summer months with the heat, school breaks and as more Americans leave their homes to go on vacation. With temperatures up and school out, homeowners and renters just want to kick back and enjoy summer -- which sometimes means taking undue risk with their home and ... » Learn More about Summer months – How to keep your house safe
Why is a smart home smart?
More consumers than ever start to see the benefits of buying a home with smart technology. A 2016 survey found that owners believe smart home technology makes their home safer, saves them money and saves them time. The same survey also found that 54 percent of homeowners would buy or install smart ... » Learn More about Why is a smart home smart?