10/17/2026
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and homebuyers are a top target.
Scammers pose as lenders, title companies or agents and send "updated" wiring instructions right before closing. Once the money is gone, it's very hard to get back.
Protect your closing funds:
• Always verify wiring instructions by phone, using a number you already have
• Treat any last-minute change as a red flag
• Never wire money based on an email or text alone
• If something feels off, stop and call us first
Have a question about your closing? Reach out to https://www.ozlending.com/loan-officer/ron-hankins and we'll walk you through it.