Attention to detail will save you a lot of trouble down the road as will dotting your proverbial “i’s” and crossing your “t’s.”

There are some things you can do to keep everything on the up and up. Here is some helpful advice to avoid fraud:

Spot Them From A Far

Often spammers and scammers tend to act like someone you might know and trust. Make sure to avoid giving too much information to those spam calls, or anyone you don’t know personally or professionally.

Don’t Get Click Happy

Be smart about what you click on, whether it’s ads on social media websites or links inside of emails. Cybersecurity is something to take seriously, don’t give out too much information and make sure that e-mails are legitimate. If concerned, you can always call to confirm an email is coming from a trusted source.

Making Payments

Consider how you’re paying for items. Credit cards have significant fraud protection built in, but debit cards don’t. Play it safe when it comes to making those online payments!

Mortgages

Your loan officer will explain the mortgage process in full and go over what to expect throughout. If you have any questions about signing documents or writing checks make sure to speak in detail with your trusted mortgage loan officer.

Scam Alerts

You can even sign up to get scam alerts from the FTC. Going to the FTC website will provide you feedback and give great advice on when and when not to give out your personal information.

If you’re not careful in just a few clicks you can put yourself in jeopardy, stay safe with these tips. Keep in mind that when it comes to mortgages, go with a lender you trust. We’re here to help you understand every aspect of the mortgage process in a safe way. Call us at Tidewater Mortgage Services, Inc. today!