FILE- In this June 8, 2018, file photo a for sale sign stands in front of a house, in Jenkintown, Pa. On Thursday, Sept. 20, Freddie Mac reports on the week’s average U.S. mortgage rates. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, FIle)
WASHINGTON: James and Candace Butcher were ready to finalise the purchase of their dream retirement home, and at closing time wired US$272,000 (RM1.12mil) from their bank following instructions they received by email.
Within hours, the money had vanished.
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