Recognize phishing and account takeover
REPD-104 · Version 1.1
Cybersecurity Privacy and Wire Fraud Prevention
Protect client identity, agreements, deposits and closing instructions from account takeover and unsafe data handling.
Learning outcomes
Recognize phishing and account takeover
Verify changed deposit or closing instructions
Apply privacy and access controls
Respond to incidents without destroying evidence
Course journey
7 modules. One practical action plan.
- 117 min
Why real estate is targeted
Real estate transactions combine identity documents, signatures, deposits, legal contacts and predictable high-value closing dates.
- 217 min
Payment and wire verification
Changed payment, deposit or trust instructions are high-risk events requiring out-of-band confirmation.
- 317 min
Privacy by design
Client risk is reduced when only necessary information is collected, access is limited and records are retained securely.
- 417 min
Incident response
Fast, disciplined response limits harm and supports notification, recovery and evidence needs.
- 517 min
Applied case review
Newly authored derived practice: applied case review.
- 617 min
Decision record and peer challenge
Newly authored derived practice: decision record and peer challenge.
- 718 min
Practice implementation and follow-up
Newly authored derived practice: practice implementation and follow-up.
Regulatory positioning
Clear claims. No ambiguity.
Supplementary professional-development content only. It is not RECO-approved continuing education and does not satisfy a RECO registration requirement unless RECO formally recognizes the course and approved wording is used. Learners remain responsible for reviewing current TRESA, regulations, RECO guidance and brokerage policies.

