How To Protect Yourself

FRAUDULENT WIRING instructions are being sent to real estate agents, title companies and customers.

BE WARY of free, web-based email accounts; they are easily hacked.

ALWAYS VERIFY changes in payment instructions and confirm requests for transfer of funds.
BE SUSPICIOUS of requests for secrecy or pressure to take action quickly.

Using a previously known phone number, call the supposed sender of the email to authenticate the change request – don’t call the number on the email.

If you suspect fraud, immediately notify the financial institutions and escrow agent involved in the transaction.

Contact your local law enforcement authorities, and file a complaint with the FBI’ Internet Crime Complaint Center.