Scammers send fake emails that look like they're from your title company or agent, with new wiring instructions. Money sent to them is very hard to get back.
Protect yourself
- Get wiring instructions in person or by a phone number you already know
- Call to confirm before sending, using that known number
- Be suspicious of any last-minute change to instructions
- Confirm the money arrived right after you send it
If it happens
Call your bank right away and ask them to recall the wire. Report it to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at IC3.gov.
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