11/01/2026
🚨 Would you recognise a property scam? 🚨
Buying a home usually involves big sums of money, tight timeframes, and lots of email contacts - exactly the conditions cybercrooks love 😬.
Unfortunately, property settlement scams are on the rise. 📈
Hackers can pose as your solicitor or selling agent and trick buyers into sending payments - like a home deposit - to a fake bank account.
But there are red flags to watch for:
🚩 Last-minute changes to bank account details
🚩 Slightly altered or suspicious-looking email addresses
Always double-check payment details by phoning your agent or legal representative directly before transferring any money. 👍
Call us anytime for more home-buying tips and ways to stay safe online. 👇
To find out more, contact Chris at Chardon Home Loans on:
☎️ – 0490 075 039
💻 – [email protected]