What is real estate wire fraud, and how do I make sure my Cartersville sale proceeds actually reach me?

Real estate wire fraud happens when a scammer intercepts email communication during a transaction and sends fake wiring instructions that redirect closing funds into their own account instead of the seller's. Protecting a Cartersville sale's proceeds means never wiring money based on instructions received only by email, calling the closing attorney's office directly at a known phone number to confirm any instructions, and treating a last-minute change to account details as a red flag. Georgia closings run through a licensed attorney, which gives a verified contact to call.