Escrow Fraud Alert: How a $400K Down Payment Was Lost and How to Protect Yourself

A Silicon Valley executive just fell victim to a sophisticated escrow scam, wiring $400,000 to a scammer. This scam works by hackers infiltrating emails between real estate agents, title companies, and buyers to steal wiring instructions at the last moment. The result? Buyers lose their life savings. But there’s an easy solution: test your wire transfers with small amounts first and verify instructions in person. Learn how to protect yourself from escrow fraud at www.actualhuman.com, and get expert advice on how to avoid these costly mistakes.