(J) Hot Fraud Topics in Real Estate – 2 CE

Instructor: David Heekin

Fraudsters are getting smarter and faster. Are you keeping up?

In this class, real estate professionals will dive into the most pressing fraud threats facing today’s transactions. From the rapid rise of wire fraud to increasingly sophisticated identity theft scams, you’ll learn how criminals operate, what they target, and the warning signs that something isn’t right.

Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned expert, this course will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to recognize, prevent, and respond to emerging fraud schemes.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of modern wire fraud schemes.

• Recognize common and uncommon types of fraud in real estate transactions.

• Identify red flags when a scam may be taking place.

• Apply best practices to minimize the risk of fraud.

• Use available tools and techniques to verify a customer’s identity.

• Take appropriate steps when a scam was attempted or has occurred.

This fraud prevention training is what every real estate professional needs today!