Detect & Defend

SPOT THE RED FLAGS. STOP THE SCAMMERS.

Fraud is evolving. Your team should, too.

The Red Flag Program gives title professionals the knowledge, tools and practical strategies they need to recognize fraud, prevent losses and protect their customers, their transactions and their business.

The program features eight live, expert-led classes covering the most critical areas of fraud prevention, from wire fraud and identity verification to internal controls, legal requirements and real-world case studies.

The 8-Module Program

	01 — Introduction to Fraud Risk Understand the fraud risks facing today’s title and settlement professionals and why a proactive approach matters.
	02 — Red Flags & High-Risk Transactions Learn how to identify warning signs and recognize transactions that require additional scrutiny.
	03 — Legal & Regulatory Requirements Understand the legal and regulatory considerations surrounding fraud prevention and your responsibilities as a title professional.
	04 — State of Wire Fraud 2026 Explore the current wire fraud landscape, emerging schemes and the tactics criminals are using to target real estate transactions.
	05 — Escrow & Wire Fraud Prevention Discover practical strategies for protecting escrow funds and preventing fraudulent wire instructions.
	06 — Identity & Document Verification Learn how stronger identity and document verification practices can help stop fraud before it reaches the closing table.
	07 — Internal Controls & Risk Management Build stronger internal processes and controls designed to reduce risk and create a more security-conscious organization.
	08 — Case Studies & Final Assessment Put your knowledge into practice with real-world scenarios and a final assessment.

Meet Your Instructors

Learn from the experts protecting the industry.
Eight sessions. Eight industry experts. One comprehensive approach to fraud prevention.

TJ Messineo

Westcor Land Title Insurance Company
Introduction to Fraud Risk

Richard Bramhall

Westcor Land Title Insurance Company
Red Flags & High-Risk Transactions

John Baumbick

Westcor Land Title Insurance Company
Legal & Regulatory Requirements

Perla Aparicio

CertifID
State of Wire Fraud 2026

Andie Romness

ClosingLock
Escrow and Wire Fraud Prevention

Natalie Koonce

Westcor Land Title Insurance Company
Identity & Document Verification

Victor Dennis

Safe247
Internal Controls & Risk Management

Ben Sharp

Westcor Land Title Insurance Company
Case Studies & Final Assessment

Benefits

Quality education for your staff to better understand and identify fraudulent transactions and avoid losses.
10% discount on your E&O premium offered through Title PAC
Marketing Support to inform your clients they are working with more educated staff than the competition.

Class Schedule

Eight classes. One certification.

All classes are held via webinar at 1:00 PM ET.

SESSION ONE

September 14–17
Monday–Thursday
1:00 PM ET

SESSION TWO

September 21–24
Monday–Thursday
1:00 PM ET

Attendance at all eight classes is required for certification.

Can’t make a class? Missed sessions will be recorded and available to view at a later date.

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This seminar has been approved for 4 Continuing Education Credits (1 Ethics & 3 General) with the Florida Department of Financial Services and for 4 Continuing Legal Education Credits (1 Ethics & 3 General) with the Florida State Bar. FL Bar Course No: 2603602N | Provider ID: 365524 | DFS Course ID: 137752 | DFS Course Offering ID Pensacola: 1237587 | DFS Course Offering ID Tampa: 1237589 | DFS Course Offering ID Fort Lauderdale: 1237591 | DFS Course Offering ID Orlando: 1237592

Fraud Program Legal Disclaimer
General Disclaimer to Agents (to also include at the beginning of each Module): The Fraud Certification Program and the associated materials are designed to support professional education for title issuing agents and are provided for general informational purposes only. They are not legal advice, and accessing or using them does not create an attorney-client relationship. Legal and regulatory requirements applicable to title insurance, escrow practices, wire security, identity verification, and related controls can differ by jurisdiction and are subject to change without notice. Participants must consult their own qualified counsel and internal compliance resources to evaluate obligations and to determine appropriate actions in particular circumstances. Implementation of any practices described herein does not guarantee compliance, specific results, or the prevention or detection of fraud. Examples, case studies, and hypotheticals are illustrative, may be incomplete, and are not a substitute for legal or compliance review. Your participation in this Program shall not be deemed or constitute an acceptance of liability by Westcor for losses resulting from third-party claims asserted by reason of your participation in this Program or your application/misapplication of Program materials. The content of these materials is for use of participants and their employees only.