17/08/2026
Ever had that sinking feeling when a payment goes to the wrong account? With Business Email Compromise, the first 72 hours can make all the difference.
For qualifying international wire transfers of $50,000 or more, the FBI’s Financial Fraud Kill Chain may help stop funds before they move through mule accounts or into crypto.
Call the sending bank immediately, request a recall, and secure the full SWIFT MT103 record, including the UETR. At the same time, preserve email, login, and authentication logs so investigators can trace both the payment and the intrusion.
At FICS, we’ve seen how a clear response plan can prevent costly delays. Does your finance team know exactly who to call if a suspicious wire is discovered today?