Real Estate Academy
Stop the Hack: Protecting Real Estate Transactions from Identity Theft
COURSE SUMMARY
This course is designed to educate real estate professionals on the risks and implications of identity theft, along with best practices for protecting both themselves and their clients. Throughout a real estate transaction, sensitive information is exchanged among agents, buyers, sellers, lenders, and insurance providers. If compromised, this data can result in severe financial and personal consequences, potentially jeopardizing the entire transaction.
By developing a strong understanding of identity theft risks, real estate professionals will be better equipped to recognize warning signs, implement preventative measures, and support clients who have experienced identity theft.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Define identity theft and explain how it occurs
- Evaluate the impact of identity theft within the U.S. real estate industry
- Identify and explain the laws and regulations governing real estate professionals related to identity protection
- Recognize common identity theft tactics used by criminals and apply appropriate preventative solutions
- Address frequently asked questions about identity theft in real estate transactions
- Outline the immediate steps to take when identity theft is suspected
- Detect potential signs of identity theft within real estate transactions
- Explain how identity theft can disrupt or impact real estate deals
- Effectively work with clients who have been victims of identity theft
- Identify and describe common identity fraud scenarios
- Analyze real-world case studies involving identity theft in real estate
Real Estate Continuing Education Credits
New York
2.0 Credit Hours
Price: $0.00
This course has been approved by the New York Division of Licensing Services for 2.0 continuing education credit hours.
Course Approval Number: M16264
New Jersey
2.0 Credit Hours
Price: $0.00
This course has been approved by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission for 2.0 continuing education credit hours.
Course Approval Number: C20203952
Professional Development
2.0 Professional Development Hours
Price: $0.00
This course may also be completed for professional development purposes only. Participants will receive a certificate of completion; however, no continuing education credits will be awarded under this option.