February 8, 2019 11:55 pm

Homebuyers Hacked: Stopping the Scam With a ‘Safe Room'

Hackers target hundreds of real estate transactions every day, sometimes stealing six-figure sums from home buyers. New technology developed in San Francisco offers a “safe room” to keep funds safe. So, why hasn’t the real estate industry embraced tighter security to protect clients’ money? The NBC Bay Area Responds team investigates.

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