Resources to protect your identity and financial security

 

We all know the importance of protecting our identity and financial security – especially in today’s digital age. Here are some steps and resources to help safeguard you.

  1. Educate yourself about identity theft. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) website https://www.ftc.gov/ is a great source for staying informed about the latest scams. And, should you become a victim, report identity theft at identitytheft.gov. This is the federal government’s one-stop resource to help people report and recover from identity theft.
  2. Consider reputable Identity Theft protection services for added monitoring and assistance.
  3. Beware of phishing scams. Be cautious of unsolicited emails, phone calls or text messages requesting personal or sensitive information. Check the validity before sharing.
  4. Enable two-factor authentication by adding an extra layer of security to your accounts. twofactorauth.org
  5. Use strong and unique passwords. Be sure to securely store them.
  6. Use PINs or passwords to lock your devices - computers, tablets and phones.
  7. Update your software and devices regularly. Keep them up-to-date to patch any security vulnerabilities.
  8. Shred documents with sensitive information. This includes personal and financial information.
  9. Use secure Wi-Fi connection whenever possible. If using public Wi-Fi, use a VPN (virtual private network) to encrypt your internet connection.
  10. Secure your social media accounts. Ensure strict privacy settings are set. Be cautious of accepting unknown friend requests and oversharing personal details.
  11. Do online shopping from reputable websites with secure checkout processes. Avoid saving payment information on websites.
  12. Monitor your credit and review for errors. You can get one free report per year from each of the three major credit bureaus – Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion – at www.annualcreditreport.com
  13. Regularly review your statements for unauthorized charges/transactions.

 

When Buying or Selling a property, there are additional measures you can take to protect your financial security.

For Buyers:

  1. If wiring money for earnest deposit or closing costs, verify the correct wiring instructions with the title company. Consider options other than wiring money.
  2. Limit new credit applications. Avoid applying for new credit and opening new credit accounts shortly before or during the home buying process. This can lower your credit score and for some, may disqualify you for a loan.
  3. Use secure methods of communications when sharing personal and financial information with parties involved in the home-buying process. Always verify the source when sharing information via electronic means.

For Sellers

  1. Take extra caution during potential buyer showings. Remove financial and personal information from the home or keep them in a secured/locked place. These items include your bank statements, tax returns, mortgage statements, all documents with account numbers, social security numbers, birthdates, etc.
  2. Use secure methods of communication when sharing personal and financial information with parties involved in the home-buying process. Always verify the source when sharing information via electronic means.
  3. If receiving proceeds through a wire transfer, verify correct financial institution and account number. Consider other options for receiving funds.

Dianna Sheridan

Platinum Realty - NKC


Office:
9593 N. McGee, Kansas City, MO, 64155
www.MoveWithPlatinum.com
(888) 220-0988
Agent:
buysellinvestkc@gmail.com
(816) 509-5329
(888) 220-0988

URE Group logo
Home Contact Join our team Finding a Good Agent Preparing To Buy Your Home Finding A Property Making An Offer Finding a Home Loan Closing the Deal Finding a Good Agent Preparing To Sell your House Pricing Your Home Purchase Offers Closing The Deal Thinking of selling ? Protect Your Identity & Financial Security Spring Home Maintenance Fall Home Maintenance

The information displayed on this page is confidential, proprietary, and copyrighted information of Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc. (“Heartland MLS”). Copyright 2024, Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Heartland MLS and United Real Estate do not make any warranty or representation concerning the timeliness or accuracy of the information displayed herein. In consideration for the receipt of the information on this page, the recipient agrees to use the information solely for the private noncommercial purpose of identifying a property in which the recipient has a good faith interest in acquiring

Use of this site means you agree to the Terms of Use

This content last updated on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 4:00 AM from FHAOR.

This content last updated on Monday, April 28, 2025 10:00 PM from HMLS.

This content last updated on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 5:54 AM from LOOMLS.

This content last updated on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 5:00 AM from WCMLS.

This content last updated on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 3:45 AM from SOMO.

This content last updated on Monday, April 28, 2025 11:00 PM from SunMLS.

This content last updated on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 5:48 AM from LBOR.

Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold or may no longer be available.

Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.

Franchise Offices are Independently Owned and Operated. The information provided herein is deemed accurate, but subject to errors, omissions, price changes, prior sale or withdrawal. United Real Estate does not guarantee or is anyway responsible for the accuracy or completeness of information, and provides said information without warranties of any kind. Please verify all facts with the affiliate.
Copyright© United Real Estate
Privacy Statement-Terms Of Use

If you are using a screen reader, or having trouble reading this website, please call our Customer Support for help at 888-960-0606 .

Web Content Accessibility Disclosure Statement:

We strive to provide websites that are accessible to all possible persons regardless of ability or technology. We strive to meet the standards of the World Wide Web Consortium's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 Level AA (WCAG 2.1 AA), the American Disabilities Act and the Federal Fair Housing Act. Our efforts are ongoing as technology advances. If you experience any problems or difficulties in accessing this website or its content, please email us at: unitedsupport@unitedrealestate.com. Please be sure to specify the issue and a link to the website page in your email. We will make all reasonable efforts to make that page accessible for you.

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, 17 U.S.C. § 512 (the “DMCA”) provides recourse for copyright owners who believe that material appearing on the Internet infringes their rights under U.S. copyright law. If you believe in good faith that any content or material made available in connection with our website or services infringes your copyright, you (or your agent) may send us a notice requesting that the content or material be removed, or access to it blocked. Notices must be sent in writing by email to: Legal@UnitedRealEstate.com
The DMCA requires that your notice of alleged copyright infringement include the following information: (1) description of the copyrighted work that is the subject of claimed infringement; (2) description of the alleged infringing content and information sufficient to permit us to locate the content; (3) contact information for you, including your address, telephone number and email address; (4) a statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the content in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, or its agent, or by the operation of any law; (5) a statement by you, signed under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you have the authority to enforce the copyrights that are claimed to be infringed; and (6) a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf. Failure to include all of the above information may result in the delay of the processing of your complaint.

Leave a message for Dianna

Want to take the next step?
I agree to be contacted by the Platinum Realty - NKC office via call, email and/or text. Message frequency varies. To opt out, you can reply "stop" at any time or click the unsubscribe link in the emails. Message and data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help. View Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. If you'd like to unsubscribe click here.