[CLC-Discussion] Attorney Referral

[RPPTL CLC-Discussion]

I need a referral for new client in the Miami-Dade area for whom may be a
victim of cyber fraud transaction. GC strikes purchase order for building
materials with established supplier with 50% deposit required back in
November 2021. Similar to RE closings frauds, someone intercepts emails
involved and provides same bank but different account routing info for
wiring funds. Owner's lender wires funds, per GC's instructions,
confirmation emails from supplier received, and DocuSign releases received
for deposit amount with familiar signature shown from Supplier's accounting
dept. Upon inquiring on current delivery dates this week, Supplier now
claims it never received the funds, never sent confirmation emails
(explaining maybe a hack occurred, but hasn't explained those releases yet),
and never started production of custom materials. Obviously, GC is now in
bind not only on construction schedule, but on who is liable for the
now-claimed missing deposit funds. GC doesn't have cyber fraud insurance.
Need attorney to advise this GC. Thanks

 

 

Michael J. Yates, Esq.

Board Certified in Construction Law

5975 Sunset Drive, Suite 602

Miami FL 33143

Office 305.666.8100

Fax      305.666.8106

 

 

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