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Forged Deeds, Wire Fraud, and More: Protecting Clients Against Real Estate Scams

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New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
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Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
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Kevin Knight
David Fleck
Alexander Ferrone
Heidi Bassett
With Kevin T. Knight from DSK Law + 3 others

Wed, Jul 08, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

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Overview

Insights From David Fleck and Other Experts on Fraud, Title Issues, and Post-Closing Liability

Real estate fraud is not limited to obvious bad actors or sloppy paperwork. Today's fraud schemes are sophisticated, fast-moving, and often legally "clean" on their face - until your client, your transaction, or your license is on the line.

Join David L. Fleck, a nationally active fraud litigator, fraud investigation educator, and co-chair of the Mortgage Fraud Taskforce for the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators, along with other experienced faculty, for a deep, practical examination of the fraud risks modern real estate lawyers are expected to spot, prevent, and respond to. From forged deeds that pass recording review to disclosure traps, fraudulent conveyances, AI-assisted impersonation, and wire fraud at closing, this course focuses on how fraud actually shows up in today's practice. Effectively spot issues, counsel clients, and make defensible decisions under pressure - register today!

  • Learn how to spot a forged deed that looks legally valid on its face.
  • Identify fraudulent conveyances and asset-shifting transfers that will unravel after closing.
  • Recognize early warning signs of digital and wire fraud before funds move.
  • Understand where title insurance, inspections, and disclosures actually protect clients (and where they don't).
  • Anticipate when ignorance, delegation, or silence crosses into an ethics violation.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Title Fraud and Forged Deeds
  2. Loan Fraud, Predatory Lending, and Foreclosure Scams
  3. Scams Targeting Renters and Property Owners
  4. Hidden Defects and Disclosure Traps in Real Estate Transactions
  5. Broker, Agent, and Contractor Fraud
  6. Wire Transfer Fraud and Closing Table Scams
  7. Fraudulent Conveyances and Other Voidable Transfers: Facially Valid, Legally Unstable
  8. Legal Ethics: Protecting Yourself and Your Clients

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Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 7 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
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  1. Title Fraud and Forged Deeds

    1. Owner Impersonation and Fake POAs
    2. Digital and Identity-Based Fraud (Spoofed Emails, AI-Assisted Impersonation, etc.)
    3. Forged Deeds That Pass Recording Review
    4. Title Searches and Insurance: Protection, Limits, and Misconceptions
    5. Emergency and Litigation Options After Funds Are Transferred or Deeds Recorded

  2. Loan Fraud, Predatory Lending, and Foreclosure Scams

    1. Predatory Loans
    2. Loan Fraud
    3. Inflated or Recycled Appraisals
    4. Equity Theft Schemes
    5. Refinancing and Loan Modification Scams
    6. Foreclosure-Related Fraud
    7. Scams Targeting Investors

  3. Scams Targeting Renters and Property Owners

    1. Renter-Focused Scams
    2. Squatter and False Occupancy Schemes
    3. Landlord and Property Owner Scams

  4. Hidden Defects and Disclosure Traps in Real Estate Transactions

    1. Disclosure Duties
    2. Material Defects and Latent Conditions
    3. As-Is Clauses and Their Limits
    4. Concealment of Water Intrusion, Mold, and Structural Issues
    5. Misrepresentation of Zoning, Permits, or Use Restrictions
    6. Inspection-Related Scams and Compromised Reports
    7. HOA, Condo, and Special Assessment Fraud
    8. Property Tax and Municipal Lien Fraud

  5. Broker, Agent, and Contractor Fraud

    1. Broker and Agent Misconduct
    2. Contractor and Repair Scams
    3. Drafting Protective Contract Language
    4. Claims Against Brokers, Agents, and Licensing Boards

  6. Wire Transfer Fraud and Closing Table Scams

  7. Fraudulent Conveyances and Other Voidable Transfers: Facially Valid, Legally Unstable

    1. Judgment and Creditor Avoidance Transfers
    2. Pre-Insolvency Asset Shifting and Bankruptcy Lookback Transfers
    3. Sham Transactions and Straw Ownership Structures
    4. Marital Property and Divorce-Driven Transfers Creating Title Risk
    5. Transfers Secured Through Undue Influence, Impaired Capacity, and Fiduciary Abuse
    6. Heirship and Probate Avoidance Schemes
    7. What Title Insurance Will vs. Will Not Cover

  8. Legal Ethics: Protecting Yourself and Your Clients

    1. When Ignorance Becomes an Ethics Violation
    2. How Much Due Diligence is Enough?
    3. Scope of Representation as a Competence Shield - and Its Limits
    4. Communication Failures That Fuel Fraud
    5. Safekeeping Client Funds and Property
    6. Supervising Nonlawyers
    7. Candor, Silence, and Misrepresentation

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. It will also benefit real estate professionals, title insurance personnel, lending and compliance staff, and paralegals.

Speakers

Kevin T Knight
Kevin T.
Knight
DSK Law
David L Fleck
David L.
Fleck
Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester LLP
Alexander H Ferrone
Alexander H.
Ferrone
Stafford Rosenbaum LLP
Heidi J Bassett
Heidi J.
Bassett
Spencer Fane LLP
Speaker bio
Kevin T Knight

Kevin T. Knight

DSK Law
Kevin Knight

is a partner in the law offices of DSK Law. He is board-certified as a trial lawyer by both The Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Over the course of his practice, Mr. Knight has generally focused on personal injury litigation. He earned his B.S.B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Central Florida and his J.D. degree from Stetson University College of Law.

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David L Fleck

David L. Fleck

Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester LLP
David Fleck

is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester LLP. He is a member of the Complex Litigation Team and the Governmental Entity Liability Team. Throughout his career, Mr. Fleck's practice has been shaped by two consistent and interrelated themes: law enforcement and stopping fraud. He began his legal career as an attorney with the U.S. Customs Service, advising special agents and Inspectors responsible for enforcing the laws of numerous federal departments and agencies, including matters involving import and customs fraud. He then joined the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, where he prosecuted a wide range of misdemeanor and felony cases. Within several years, Mr. Fleck became known among detectives as the "Fraud DA" for North Los Angeles County and was transferred to the Major Fraud Division, where he prosecuted complex financial crimes. After leaving the District Attorney's office, he joined a boutique firm representing the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in mortgage fraud litigation arising out of the 2008 financial crisis. As that wave of cases ebbed, Mr. Fleck founded his own practice, in which he primarily represented victims of fraud in civil and criminal matters in state and federal courts. He also co-founded a technology company focused on preventing document forgery for notaries, title insurers, and other real estate gatekeepers through secure digital verification tools and blockchain technology. Mr. Fleck remains actively involved in fraud education and enforcement. He teaches the legal module of a four-day POST-certified course for detectives about real estate fraud investigations and was part of the team that developed the statewide curriculum. Mr. Fleck is the author of Fraud Investigations 101 published in 2023, a practical desk reference for new fraud investigators who are often expected to handle complex paper cases without any formal training. He also serves as co-chair of the Mortgage Fraud Taskforce of the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI). In his current practice at Manning Kass, Mr. Fleck brings his combined background in prosecution, fraud investigation, and complex civil litigation to insurance fraud matters, as well as to the defense of law enforcement officers, public entities, and healthcare providers in custodial settings. He earned his bachelor's degree in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles, and his J.D. degree from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law.

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Alexander H Ferrone

Alexander H. Ferrone

Stafford Rosenbaum LLP
Alexander Ferrone

is an attorney at Stafford Rosenbaum LLP, with a practice focusing on complex commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, real estate development, and real estate transactions. He also advises clients on entity selection, formation, and corporate governance, with a special interest in non-profit organizations. Mr. Ferrone earned his B.A. degree from Marquette University and his J.D. degree from Marquette University Law School.

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Heidi J Bassett

Heidi J. Bassett

Spencer Fane LLP
Heidi Bassett

is a partner at Spencer Fane LLP. She is a powerful litigator and unwavering advocate for clients at all stages of complex business and real estate disputes. Ms. Bassett has provided representation in more than 200 appeals within an impressive track record of successful courtroom outcomes, also serving as a dedicated advisor to clients in day-to-day operations and long-term strategizing. With extensive experience in both trial and appellate courts, she specifically focuses on deceptive trade practices, unfair competition, fraud, and financial services. Ms. Bassett is recognized for diligently aligning her diverse business clients' legal objectives with their unique corporate and financial goals and developing tailored, timely, and cost-effective solutions. She earned her B.A. degree from the University of Minnesota and her J.D. degree from University of St. Thomas.

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