Events

Fraud in Real Estate Transactions: Cyber Risks & Legal Responsibilities

March 25, 2026

Join experts from Treefort Technologies and Closer Conveyancing for a live panel discussion on the growing threat of cyber-enabled fraud in real estate transactions and what it means for today’s legal professionals.

In this session, you’ll learn:

→ Evolving Fraud Tactics – How business email compromise, social engineering, and AI-driven impersonation are targeting real estate transactions.

→ Spotting Red Flags – Key warning signs that may indicate suspicious activity within a transaction or client communication.

→ Fraud Safeguards & Verification – Practical steps like multi-factor authentication, payment verification, staff training, and best practices for client identification.

→ Treefort Demo in Closer – See how Treefort integrated in Closer helps streamline fraud monitoring, strengthen client verification, and save time for your firm.

This practical, fireside-style conversation will also explore the professional and regulatory implications when fraud occurs, along with what lawyers should do in the critical first hour after discovering a suspected fraud incident. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to help protect their transactions, clients, and firms.