From subtle name alterations to false ownership claims, train (and re-train ... then train again) your team on the biggest bottom-line-busting misrepresentations. In the labyrinthine world of investment real estate, the complexities of transactions provide fertile ground for sophisticated forms of fraud. Cybercrimes (phishing, wire fraud, etc.), flipping/equity stripping schemes, identity fraud, appraisal/valuation fraud schemes, [...]
Using deceptive practices to strike the weakest point of your operations—you and your team—attackers gain unauthorized access to sensitive financial data. Social engineering is a manipulation technique attackers use to exploit human psychology and trust. It differs from traditional hacking methods by bypassing technical barriers. It poses substantial risks for private lenders, including unauthorized access [...]
If background verification is just another checkbox in your due diligence process, you’re likely exposing your fund to unnecessary risk. Transparency and accountability are more than just industry buzzwords—they’re essential for protecting both funds and investors. As such, thorough background checks and due diligence reviews aren’t merely best practices; they’re nonnegotiable. These processes act as [...]
Market pressures mean more fraudsters and more mistakes, but there are effective strategies to combat this growing trend. In the complex world of commercial real estate, the threat of fraud looms large, impacting stakeholders at every level - from investors and developers to lenders and attorneys. The scale of fraud in real estate transactions is [...]
Discover how to safeguard you and your clients by avoiding common fraud tactics in the private lending industry. We often live with a false sense of safety when it comes to fraud: We know it can happen, but we don’t ever think it will happen to “me.” The blunt reality is fraud is happening every [...]
AAPL has formed a member-led fraud steering committee and launched additional initiates to combat fraud in the private lending industry. Because technology has made it easier than ever to perpetuate all kinds of fraud, lenders must defend themselves on multiple fronts. Borrower fraud is one area where our industry stands to lose the most. Whether [...]
Kansas City, MO - In response to panel conversation during the April 11-12 Geraci Innovate Conference in Newport Beach, CA, the American Association of Private Lenders announced a new effort. During the hallmark panel on market projections, leaders discussed a growing need to combat rampant borrower fraud, highlighting this fraud class as one of their [...]
As our industry grows and gains credibility among borrowers and investors, private lenders must proactively guard against a concerning new digital risk. "Imagine you’re at home one night and receive a phone call from a borrower. He asks if you’ll be funding his loan, reminds you of the fee he paid, and wonders why you [...]
Understanding what to look out for will help you recognize the house of cards scenarios fraudulent borrowers may attempt to build. As a private lender, mortgage fraud is and should be one of your biggest concerns. It’s not just a serious crime, it’s a headache that can cause you to lose money, time, and reputation. [...]
Stay alert to these red flags in the titling and settlement process to protect yourself and your clients from fraud. According to the latest FBI Internet Crime Compliant Center’s report, in 2021, losses from cybercrime in the real estate/rental category reached $350,328,166. The total amount of losses reported for internet crime was $6.9 billion! One [...]
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