Don’t Be the Target: Reducing Scam Risk in Real Estate

Description

Scams are hitting Realtors® directly, with fraudsters posing as lead services and texting agents to trick them into sharing money or information. Alongside this scheme, criminals are also posing as property owners, fake buyers, and exploiting escrow deposits and wire transfers. In this one-hour CE class, your subject matter experts will explain how these scams work, what red flags to watch for, and how to protect yourself and your clients from becoming the next target.

Webinar included in PMAR and EMAR Membership
1.5 HR CE for Oregon Licensees

Virginia Getz is the Managing Principal Broker at Windermere Happy Valley and is also licensed in Washington with More Realty. A PMAR Circle of Excellence member, she has guided clients through more than 150 home sales and holds the Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) and Residential Real Estate Divorce Specialist designations. Before real estate, Virginia owned a consulting firm and worked as a finance professional in the Entertainment Industry.

Carolyn Rullo is an Escrow Officer with Old Republic Title and a subject matter expert on real estate scams. She supports smooth, accurate escrow transactions while helping agents and clients recognize fraud risks and red flags throughout the process.

Jason Gooing is a Managing Principal Broker & Owner with ERA Freeman & Associates, 2026 President of EMAR and a REALTOR® safety instructor approved through the National Association of REALTORS®. With decades of experience and GRI and other real estate designations, he shares practical guidance on transaction safety, fraud prevention, and risk-aware practices to help agents and clients stay protected.