Join the Fight Against Real Estate Fraud on March 14, 2025
Ventura County, CA – The Real Estate Fraud Advisory Team (REFAT) is hosting its highly anticipated 2025 Real Estate Fraud Symposium on Friday, March 14, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE) 5189 Verdugo Way, Camarillo, CA 93012
This annual event brings together real estate professionals, legal experts, law enforcement, and the public to discuss and address the latest fraud trends, legal updates, and strategies to protect property owners from scams.
Featured Speakers & Panelists
The symposium will feature insights from industry leaders and public officials who are actively engaged in fighting real estate fraud, including:
Jennifer Felten, Esq. – Real estate attorney and title expert providing legal insights on fraud prevention strategies.
Michelle Ascencion – Ventura County Recorder, discussing property recording fraud, red flags to watch for, and how her office protects homeowners.
Ventura County District Attorney’s Office Representatives – Sharing real-world fraud cases and enforcement actions taken against fraudulent actors.
Real Estate Fraud Investigators & Industry Experts – Covering critical fraud schemes like deed fraud, equity skimming, foreclosure rescue scams, wire fraud, and fraudulent liens.
What You’ll Learn
Real Estate Fraud Trends: The most common and emerging scams affecting homeowners and investors.
How to Spot Red Flags: Learn how to detect and prevent fraud before it happens.
Legal Protections & Consumer Rights: Understand the latest legal developments and how they impact real estate transactions.
Reporting & Enforcement: How to properly report fraud and what law enforcement is doing to combat it.
Who Should Attend?
Real Estate Agents & Brokers – Learn to protect your clients and transactions.
Homeowners & Investors – Discover ways to safeguard your property from fraudsters.
Lenders & Mortgage Professionals – Get insights into fraud risks and prevention strategies.
Title & Escrow Officers – Learn best practices for identifying and avoiding fraudulent transactions.
Legal Professionals & Law Enforcement – Stay updated on the latest fraud schemes and legal actions.
Event Details
Date: Friday, March 14, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE) 5189 Verdugo Way, Camarillo, CA 93012
Registration: Visit REFAT’s Symposium Page to register. Space is limited!
About REFAT
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.
For more information, visit www.refat.org or contact refatorg@gmail.com.
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and help fight real estate fraud in our community!
Jorge N. DeLeon, GRI, ABR, CRB
Broker Associate | DRE #01148777
The DeLeon Group Brokered by:
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