Mortgage fraud is a multi-billion dollar a year problem in the United States. Infrastructure held in place by strong neighborhoods and communities are feeling the devastating effects of mortgage fraud, and subsequently, vacant property crimes.
Mortgage fraud training for investigators and prosecutors is being offered by the NW3C as part of a larger collaborative BJA effort. The 2 ½ day course introduces attendees to the traditional mortgage process, and explores the common fraud schemes during each part of the process, while identifying red flags within the transactions and documents. Instructors discuss real-life examples of past and present cases and assist students in working through a mortgage fraud scenario involving several types of fraudulent activity. Many times mortgage fraud is not a singular type of fraud and it may encompass other crimes.
The training includes presentations and discussions on the following topics:
Players, Transactions, and Documents (How the mortgage process should work)
Common Schemes (Descriptions of the schemes and indicators of fraud)
Origination and Processing Fraud Schemes
Application Fraud
Identity Theft
Straw Buyer
Multiple Loans
Property Theft
Appraisal Fraud
Silent Seconds
Illegal Flipping
Illegal Short Sales
Builder Bailout
Closing and Post-Closing Fraud Schemes
Reverse Mortgage Scams
Illegal Loan Modification
Foreclosure Rescue Scam
Section 8 Fraud
Real Estate Owned (REO) Property
Bizarre Scams
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NW3C provides training for law enforcement and regulatory agencies involved in the prevention, investigation and prosecution of economic and high-tech crime.
There is no tuition fee for this NW3C class for anyone actively employed with a State, Local or Tribal Law Enforcement agency.
For any class with a duration of 2 days or more, NW3C will charge Federal employees $750.00 per student. Agencies will receive an invoice upon completion of the training.
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