Thursday, 4:18 PM – Mashpee, MA

Kara was wrapping up her day when her phone buzzed.

“Hey—did you get our wire confirmation? Funds sent 30 minutes ago.”
— Buyer, 124 Bay View Drive

Her heart sank.

The property had closed that morning. The buyer had just transferred $94,200—but not to the agency’s escrow account.

Within 15 minutes, it was clear: the buyer had received fake wiring instructions, emailed from what looked like Kara’s address. The email was flawless—logo, tone, signature, even her direct line.

By the time they confirmed the fraud, the funds were gone.

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