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AssociationHelpNow® delivers practical, real-world conversations for community association managers and board members who live this work every day. Each episode features candid discussions, expert interviews, and timely insights covering legal, insurance, operational, leadership, and communication challenges facing HOAs and condominiums. From livestream highlights to workshop takeaways, the show bridges the gap between theory and practice—helping listeners make smarter, more confident decisions in complex environments.
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Your HOA Is a Prime Cyber Target and How They Will Trick You
Community associations are sitting on something criminals want—money, data, and access—and many boards don’t realize how exposed they really are until after a loss occurs.
In this episode, Raymond Dickey of AssociationHelpNow® is joined by insurance expert Dawn Becker-Durnin, CIRMS for a candid, real-world discussion about how cybercrime actually impacts HOAs and condominium associations. From phishing and fake vendors to altered electronic checks and wire transfer fraud, they break down how schemes work, why they’re so effective, and why even experienced managers and board members can fall victim at exactly the wrong moment.
The conversation also explores a critical misconception: the belief that management companies, banks, or standard insurance policies will automatically cover these losses. As Dawn explains, coverage often depends on how the crime occurred—and in many cases, associations discover too late that they’re on their own.
If you’re a board member, manager, or industry professional trying to understand today’s cyber risks, insurance gaps, and fiduciary responsibilities without legal jargon or fear-based sales tactics, this episode delivers the clarity most associations don’t get until after a crisis.
Raymond Dickey • AssociationHelpNow.com
Dawn Becker-Durnin, CIRMS • Acrisure • dbecker-durnin@acrisure.com
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This content does not constitute professional advice and may have been edited.