Join us each month as we talk with experts who share ways to help keep you and your clients safe on your next transaction. And hear from real individuals who have experienced wire fraud and how to stop it from happening to you.
Tom Cronkright
CertifID Co-Founder & Executive Chairman
Every year, CertifID hears from hundreds of fraud victims—real people blindsided by wire fraud. Jason, a tech professional, was one of them. In this eye-opening session, Jason will share how he and his wife lost $132K in cash-to-close funds during their recent home purchase in Washington.
Joined by Tom Cronkright, Executive Chairman of CertifID, Jason will walk us through how the fraud happened, the moment they realized their money was gone, and the long road to getting it back. More importantly, we will discuss what title agents and real estate professionals must do to stop this from happening to other homebuyers.
Proactive steps to defend your clients, business, and reputation
The ROI and competitive advantage of wire fraud prevention
The biggest blind posts in consumer awareness—and how you can fix them
The latest fraud trends and why real estate remains a prime target
Tom Cronkright
Co-Founder & Executive Chairman
CertifID
Today’s title and escrow professionals aren’t just deal facilitators. They’re often the first line of defense for their clients.
In this special episode of To Catch a Fraudster, we’re taking you behind the scenes with industry insiders who’ve gone beyond damage control and started fighting back.
You’ll hear the real, raw story of our Executive Chairman Tom’s take down of Black Axe, a global cybercriminal syndicate that targeted his title firm (and led to CertifiD). He’ll be joined by Chris Luttrell, a practicing real estate attorney and active fraud fighter, to discuss his efforts, tactics, and stories around thwarting the fraudsters who target his firm today.
They’ll also be joined by former Managing Director of U.S. Secret Service’s Global Investigative Operations Center, Matt O’Neill, who will unpack the mindset of criminal networks and show how real estate professionals can build stronger defenses and smarter responses.
Join us to learn how others in your space are fighting back and how you can best prepare for the threats to come.
How check fraud and digital payment threats are evolving in real estate
Common transaction weak points exploited by fraudsters
How real estate agents and title teams can close the security gap together
Why the future of secure closings starts with proactive collaboration
Best practices for secure, digital earnest money workflows
Tom Cronkright
Executive Chairman
CertifID
Chris Luttrell
General Partner
Conrad Luttrell LLP
Deanne M. Rymarowicz
Sr. Counsel
National Association of Realtors®
Chris Luttrell
General Partner
Conrad Luttrell, LLP
Matt O’Neill
Founder
5OH Consulting