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Protecting Your Home From Real Estate Fraud: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know

Your home may be one of the largest financial assets you'll ever own. But how well are you protecting it from fraud?

In this episode of “Is A Reverse Mortgage Right for You?”, Cheryl Scheidell sits down with John Rowan, HFDCP™, Certified Instructor and Founder of Home Fraud Defense™ Certified Professional, to discuss the growing threat of real estate fraud and the steps homeowners can take to protect themselves.

John explains why real estate fraud is about much more than a wire transfer going to the wrong account.

We discuss:

🏠 How someone can attempt to sell property they don't actually own

🔐 Who may be targeted by real estate fraud

📞 How criminals can impersonate real estate agents, title companies, lenders and other professionals

🔑 The importance of verification and the code word concept

📊 The numbers behind real estate fraud

🚨 What to do during the first hour after discovering suspected fraud

🛡️ Why homeowner education and prevention are so important

🆓 Why Home Fraud Defense provides consumer tools for free

This is an important conversation for homeowners, seniors, families, real estate professionals, lenders, title professionals, financial professionals, and anyone involved in helping people protect their largest assets.

🔐 CONNECT WITH JOHN ROWAN

John Rowan, HFDCP™
Certified Instructor | Founder
Home Fraud Defense™ Certified Professional

🌐 HomeFraudDefense.org
📧 [email protected]
📞 623-281-7852
ADRE School #S25-0019

🏡 ABOUT CHERYL SCHEIDELL

Cheryl Scheidell is a Reverse Mortgage Specialist with Barrett Financial Group and host of “Is A Reverse Mortgage Right for You?”

Cheryl has been in the mortgage business since 2002 and specializes in helping homeowners understand how home equity may fit into retirement planning, aging in place, home purchases, and overall financial strategies.

Cheryl Scheidell
Reverse Mortgage Specialist
Mortgage Loan Originator NMLS #886425
Barrett Financial Group, L.L.C. NMLS #181106

📞 Phone: 480-817-4324
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: barrettfinancial.com/cscheidell
▶️ YouTube: @reversemortgageandbeyond

Show: Is A Reverse Mortgage Right for You?

Whether you're considering a reverse mortgage, looking at your home equity as part of your retirement strategy, or simply want to understand your options, Cheryl is here to help you make an informed decision.

EDUCATIONAL DISCLAIMER

This program is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal, financial, tax, real estate, or cybersecurity advice. Listeners should consult with the appropriate qualified professional regarding their individual circumstances.

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