What to Do in the First 30 Minutes After Suspected Wire Fraud

The moment you suspect a wire has gone to a fraudulent account, a clock starts running. Fraudsters move stolen funds within minutes of receipt, and the recovery window closes fast. This guide walks through exactly what to do — and in what order — in the first 30 minutes after suspected real estate wire fraud, from calling your bank's fraud department to filing with the FBI's Recovery Asset Team.