06/18/2026
FRAUDSTERS LOVE LONG WEEKENDS
When banks and businesses are closed for three consecutive days, it can take longer to detect fraudulent activity, reverse transactions, or reach the people needed to stop a scam.
Criminals know this and often increase their efforts right before holiday weekends.
Today would be an example.
Please share this reminder with real estate buyers, sellers, and anyone who may be wiring funds.
Most importantly: NEVER TRUST EMAILED WIRING INSTRUCTIONS AND ALWAYS VERIFY USING A KNOWN PHONE NUMBER (NOT the number in the email signature with the instructions).
Stay safe! Questions? Give Sage a call.