REFAT 2026 Real Estate Fraud Symposium:

Protecting Our Communities from Real Estate Scams

MAR 19, 2026

Friday, March 19, 2026 ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

We would like to express our gratitude to all of our sponsors. Thank you for standing with us in the fight against real estate fraud in Ventura County.

Hilton Garden Inn Oxnard, 2000 Solar Dr, Oxnard, Ca, 93036

Featured Speaker

12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Check-in and networking
 
1:00 PM – 1:05 PM –  Jorge DeLeon
Welcome and opening remarks
 
1:15 PM – 1:45 PM –  Jorge DeLeon
to introduce Michelle Ascencion, Ventura County Clerk and Recorder 
and Donny LaQue Clerk-Recorder Division Manager
 
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM – REFAT
Erik Nasarenko, Ventura County District Attorney
 
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Jorge Deleon
Jennifer Felten, Esq. – Risk Update
 
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM – Jorge DeLeon
Dominic Kardum, Senior Deputy District Attorney
 
3:00 PM Closing Remarks – Jorge DeLeon
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Sponsor

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Featured Speaker

Jennifer Felten, Esq.

  • 1. Title Fraud ​
  • 2. Mortgage Fraud​
  • 3. Identity Theft ​
  • 4. Fake Property Listings ​
  • 5. Phishing Scams

Jennifer Felten, Esq. is the principal owner of RELAW, APC, a boutique real estate law firm specializing in escrow, title and brokerage law, real estate development, estate planning, and probate. Her background in escrow, customer service, and training gives her the unique ability to offer a comprehensive understanding of laws and practices related to real estate law in California. Licenses as an attorney, real estate broker and notary, she uses her expertise to support her clients and the community.

GOLD Sponsor

Stu Gardner

Sr. Deputy District Attorney
Ventura County District Attorney’s Office Real Estate Fraud Unit
Stu an experienced, hard-working and highly intelligent attorney, he also holds a CA DRE real estate license.

Sharing real-world fraud cases and enforcement actions taken against fraudulent actors.

  • VCDA REAL ESTATE
  • FRAUD UNIT (REFU)
  • STRUCTURE/PERSONNEL
  • COMPLAINT PROCESS
  • COMMON REAL ESTATE FRAUD (REF) OFFENSES
  • CURRENT SCHEMES
  • CASE EXAMPLES

Erik Nasarenko was elected Ventura County District Attorney on June 7, 2022, after his unanimous appointment by the Board of Supervisors the prior year. As the County’s top prosecutor overseeing more than 100 deputy district attorneys and 58 sworn investigators, Erik has initiated specialized efforts to prosecute fentanyl-based crimes, analyze untested rape kits, dismantle theft rings, and expand services to crime victims.

GOLD Sponsor

Limited to the first 300 people

Sponsorship Levels

GOLD Sponsor $500
  • Full page in Program
  • Booth at Symposium
  • Screen rotation
  • Social media
  • QR code to your website

sILVER Sponsor $250

  • 1/2 in Program
  • Booth at Symposium
  • Screen rotation
  • Social media
  • QR code to your website

Business Card $100

  • Card size in program

About REFAT

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The Real Estate Fraud Advisory Team (REFAT) is a coalition of real estate professionals, attorneys, and law enforcement officials dedicated to raising awareness and preventing real estate fraud in Ventura County. Through education, outreach, and collaboration, REFAT aims to protect homeowners and the integrity of real estate transactions.
“ Our mission is to prevent, detect and report real estate fraud.”

Silver Sponsors

BUSINESS CARD SPONSORS

Jorge N. DeLeon, GRI, ABR, CRB
Email: jorge.deleon@exprealty.com

Make A Donation

If you’re interested in joining the Real Estate Fraud Advisory Team (REFAT) Board, it’s an excellent opportunity to contribute to the fight against real estate fraud and protect communities. Board members play a key role in developing initiatives, sharing expertise, and collaborating with industry professionals to address fraud in real estate transactions. To get involved, reach out to REFAT directly to inquire about membership requirements and application details.

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People who serve on REFAT are volunteers. Responsibilities: Monthly meetings Industry and public outreach Annual REFAT Fraud Forum. Interested? Contact Rob Leatherwood @ VCCAR – rob@vcrealtors.com (805) 981-2100 – ext. 106