Hackers target real estate deals, with devastating impact


FILE- In this June 8, 2018, file photo a for sale sign stands in front of a house, in Jenkintown, Pa. On Thursday, Sept. 20, Freddie Mac reports on the week’s average U.S. mortgage rates. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, FIle)

WASHINGTON: James and Candace Butcher were ready to finalise the purchase of their dream retirement home, and at closing time wired US$272,000 (RM1.12mil) from their bank following instructions they received by email. 

Within hours, the money had vanished. 

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Just RM5 per month.

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Billed as RM148.00/year

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