Description

This course aims to educate real estate professionals on the dangers of identity theft, including how to protect themselves and their clients. Sensitive information is passed between agents, buyers, sellers, lenders, and insurance companies; a leak of this information could lead to catastrophic damage in their life, ruining any chance they have of a successful real estate transaction. By educating professionals in the real estate industry of identity theft risks, they can better educate their clients on the warning signs, as well as work with clients who have been through identity theft in the past.

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

• Define and explain identity theft
• Analyze the impact of ID Theft in the US real-estate industry
• Cite and define the laws that govern realtors in the US
• List and enumerate ID Theft strategies used by criminals with corresponding solutions.
• Enumerate and answer the Frequently asked questions regarding ID theft for realtors
• Explain the first steps to take when you, or someone you know, suspects identity theft
• List and explain ways on how to detect identity theft in real-estate transactions
• Describe how identity theft affects real estate transactions
• Understand how to work with clients who have been victims of identity theft
• List and define the following common identity fraud situations
• Analyze each case study about real-estate ID Theft

Guest Instructors: Arin & Molly Noyes