This program is an excerpt from the 21st Annual Commercial Real Estate Update.

Brilliant disguise

The growing threat of seller impersonation fraud in real estate sees scammers posing as property owners to sell properties unlawfully. These schemes often focus on vacant or mortgage-free properties and can result in severe financial losses and legal troubles for genuine stakeholders, including property owners, buyers, title companies, and other industry professionals. To safeguard the interests of parties to real estate transactions, attorneys must recognize the risks of seller impersonation fraud and know how to detect and prevent it. 

At Seller Impersonation Fraud, Cheri A. Hipenbecker will take you inside a real-world seller impersonation fraud attempt successfully stopped by her title company. You’ll learn:

• What seller impersonation fraud entails, including its methods and motivations
• How to detect suspicious activity early and take action before a fraudulent deed is recorded
• Proven precautionary measures and proactive strategies that help reduce exposure to seller impersonation fraud
• How to help clients unwind fraudulent transactions and restore rightful ownership 

Stop real estate scammers in their tracks with the tips and insights you’ll receive at Seller Impersonation Fraud. 

This program is an excerpt from the 21st Annual Commercial Real Estate Update.

Brilliant disguise

The growing threat of seller impersonation fraud in real estate sees scammers posing as property owners to sell properties unlawfully. These schemes often focus on vacant or mortgage-free properties and can result in severe financial losses and legal troubles for genuine stakeholders, including property owners, buyers, title companies, and other industry professionals. To safeguard the interests of parties to real estate transactions, attorneys must recognize the risks of seller impersonation fraud and know how to detect and prevent it. 

At Seller Impersonation Fraud, Cheri A. Hipenbecker will take you inside a real-world seller impersonation fraud attempt successfully stopped by her title company.