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�''IRE fl'�AUD A1.�1�"�" <br /> Internet fraud —the use of Internet services or software with Internet <br /> access to defraud victims — is on the rise in real estate transactions. <br /> THESE SOPHISTICATED CRIMINALS COULD: <br /> • HACK INTO YOUR E-MAIL ACCOUNT or the e-mail of others <br /> involved in your real estate transaction and may direct you to wire <br /> � money to the hacker's account. <br /> • SEND FRAUDULENT E-MAILS that appear to be from your real <br /> estate licensee, lender, or closing agent. <br /> • CALLYOU claiming they have revised wiring instructions. <br /> Buyers/Tenants and Sellers/Owners are advised to: <br /> (1) Never wire funds without confirming the wiring instructions directly with the intended recipient. <br /> (2) Verify that the contact information for the wire transfer recipient is legitimate by calling a known <br /> phone number for the broker or closing agent. Do not rely on the information given to you in an <br /> e-mail communication. <br /> (3) Never send personal information through unsecured/unencrypted e-mail. <br /> If you suspect wire fraud in your transaction: <br /> (1) Immediately notify your bank, closing agent, and real estate licensee. <br /> (2) File a complaint online at the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at http://www.ic3.gov. <br /> The undersigned acknowledge receipt of this wire fraud alert and understand the importance of taking <br /> proactive measures to avoid being a victim of wire fraud in a real estate transaction. <br /> (Signature) (Date) (Signature) (Date) <br /> This form approved by the Minnesota Association of REALTORS�,which disclaims any liability ansing out of use or misuse of this form. <br /> OO 2018 Minnesota Association of REALTORS�, Edina,MN <br /> MN-WFA(8/18) �R�EALTORS <br /> �__.___._._ <br />