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Educational Series - Catch the Fraudster: A Live Wire Fraud Challenge

  • 9 Dec 2026
  • 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Catch the Fraudster: A Live Wire Fraud Challenge
MBA-NJ Education Webinar

Catch the Fraudster: A Live Wire Fraud Challenge

Payment fraud in real estate isn't slowing down. Criminals are becoming harder to catch, AI-assisted impersonation is making familiar communications less trustworthy, and the financial and reputational impact of a successful wire fraud incident can be severe. Join CertifID for a timely session focused on the scale of the threat, the weaknesses fraudsters exploit, and the safeguards that can help protect real estate transactions.

22% of homebuyers received fraudulent or suspicious communications during closing
60% of title professionals say fraud attempts are increasing
82% of consumers know criminals are using AI to impersonate real estate professionals
56% of consumers say they would be unlikely to work with the same firm again after a fraud incident
Ashley Gravano
Featured Speaker

Ashley Gravano

Senior Strategic Account Manager, CertifID

Ashley brings more than 25 years of mortgage industry experience across sales, strategic account management, customer success, and relationship development, with a relationship-first approach centered on trust and genuine connection.

Tyler Adams
Featured Speaker

Tyler Adams

Co-Founder & CEO, CertifID

Tyler is a cybersecurity and fraud subject matter expert leading CertifID's work to protect real estate transactions from wire fraud and help victims recover stolen funds.

The Cost of Wire Fraud

  • $239,850 median loss for buyer cash-to-close fraud.
  • $343,497 median loss for seller net proceeds fraud.
  • $389,125 median loss for mortgage payoff fraud.
  • The damage can extend beyond the lost funds, creating lasting reputational consequences for the professionals and firms involved.

Why Traditional Safeguards Are Being Tested

Fraudsters are using increasingly sophisticated impersonation tactics, including AI, to make fraudulent communications look and sound legitimate. As a result, familiar safeguards such as emails and callbacks can no longer be trusted on their own.

The challenge is not only identifying suspicious activity, but doing so before money moves and while the transaction is still recoverable.

CertifID's Fraud Prevention & Recovery Track Record

  • In 2025, CertifID verified more than 1.46 million real estate transactions.
  • CertifID blocked 1,018 fraudulent transactions before funds moved, preventing $283 million in losses.
  • Its Fraud Recovery Services team supported 840+ victims and recovered more than $135 million in stolen funds.
  • Verified transactions are backed by insurance coverage of up to $5 million per file, extending protection beyond prevention.

What This Session Will Explore

  • How modern wire fraud schemes target real estate transactions.
  • Why AI-driven impersonation makes fraud harder to recognize.
  • Where common communication and verification practices can break down.
  • How prevention, verification, recovery, and insurance can work together.

A Live Fraud Challenge

This webinar puts the threat into a practical context. Participants will be challenged to think like both the fraudster and the defender, recognize warning signs, and better understand how real estate professionals can strengthen transaction security before funds are sent.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual Event
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