TITLE-WIRE-003Critical Risk

wire activity

Red Flag

Last-minute change to wire instructions sent via email that differs from previously verified instructions, particularly if the email domain is slightly altered or the signature block is missing.

Industry
Title & Escrow Companies
Transaction Type
wire
Customer Type
individual
Category
wire activity
Regulatory Source
Document:FIN-2021-A001 Ransomware
Type:FinCEN Advisory
CFR Citation:31 CFR §1010.370
SAR Category:Cyber event
FinCEN Key Term:Wire Fraud
Last Verified:2026-04-15
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