Real estate wire diversion typically swaps legitimate escrow or attorney account details late in a transaction. Speed of bank notice can determine whether funds remain reachable.
Call the escrow or closing attorney on a previously verified number—not the number in the suspicious email—and confirm whether funds arrived. Preserve the fraudulent wire instructions and headers.
Notify the sending bank immediately, provide the wire reference and request recall outreach to intermediary and beneficiary banks. Ask for written confirmation of the fraud report.
Coordinate with the title company, realtor and intended receiving firm so everyone shares one factual narrative. Conflicting reports slow institutional responses.
Disclaimer: This article provides general information only. It is not legal advice and does not guarantee recovery in any matter.