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About This Course
Fraud in real estate transactions is more sophisticated than ever, and the consequences for licensees who fail to recognize it can be severe. This 3-hour course gives real estate professionals a thorough understanding of three of the most common fraud schemes in property transactions: mortgage fraud, deed fraud, and wire fraud. Through real-world case examples, actionable checklists, and step-by-step due diligence workflows, you'll develop the critical skills needed to protect clients, reduce liability, and uphold industry integrity.
Each of the three lessons focuses on a distinct fraud type, examining how these schemes operate, who is most at risk, and what warning signs to watch for. Supporting resources include key term definitions, lesson quizzes for instant knowledge checks, and a free consumer-facing FTC resource on avoiding home-buying scams, giving you tools you can share directly with clients. This course fulfills 3 hours of continuing education credit for real estate licensees in Georgia.
Topics Covered
Lesson 1: Mortgage Fraud
- Introduction to Mortgage Fraud
- Types of Mortgage Fraud
- Implications for the Real Estate Profession
Lesson 2: Deed Fraud
- Introduction to Deed Fraud
- Vulnerable Individuals
- Deed Details & Breakdown of Deed Fraud Criminals
- Red Flags & Preventative Measures
Lesson 3: Wire Fraud
- Understanding Wire Fraud
- Business Email Compromise
- Protecting Clients from Wire Fraud
- Wire Fraud & Competent Practice
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Differentiate between mortgage fraud and other real estate fraud schemes
- Identify warning signs of fraudulent activity in mortgage transactions
- Identify red flags of deed fraud and safeguard clients from becoming victims
- Educate clients and communities about deed fraud risks and prevention strategies
- Recognize extra risk factors affecting vulnerable populations in deed fraud
- Discuss real-life DOJ-prosecuted deed fraud scenarios
- Identify the common tactics used in wire fraud schemes
- Understand methods cybercriminals employ (phishing, identity theft, email hacking) to execute wire fraud
- Implement best practices to prevent wire fraud, such as verifying instructions via direct communication and secure email protocols
- Develop a response plan for wire fraud incidents, including reporting, recovery, and mitigation steps
| Name: | Georgia Real Estate Commission and Appraisers Board |
| Phone: | 404-656-3916 |
| Fax: | 404-656-6650 |
| Website URL: | https://www.grec.state.ga.us/ |
| Email Address: | grecmail@grec.state.ga.us |
| Address: | 229 Peachtree Street, N.E.International Tower, Suite 1000 |
| City: | Atlanta |
| State: | GA |
| Zip: | 30303-1605 |
