Preventing Identity Theft

As a real estate professional, you handle sensitive information every day, making you a key player in keeping both your clients and your business safe. This course is about giving you the practical tools and peace of mind to navigate the digital world securely.

Course Topics

This course covers the following topics:

• The Fundamentals: Understanding exactly what identity theft looks like today and the federal laws in place to fight it.

• The "Red Flags": Learning how to spot common schemes before they cause damage.

• Action Plans: Knowing exactly what to do if you or a client ever becomes a victim.

• Best Practices: Simple, effective habits you can build into your daily operations to protect your hard-earned reputation.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Analyze the impact of identity theft on real estate transactions and consumer trust

• Interpret federal laws to protect client privacy and explain consumer rights

• Identify prevalent identity theft schemes and common scam tactics

• Implement secure data practices for mobile use, recordkeeping, and payments

• Outline response protocols and communication strategies for suspected identity theft

Course Completion Requirements

Each unit will end in a multiple-choice quiz to test your knowledge. Quizzes require a score of at least 70% to proceed to the next unit. You can take quizzes as many times as needed.

This course will end with a final exam that requires a score of at least 75% to receive credit. Exams are graded instantly and can be attempted as many times as needed with no additional fees.

Technology Requirements

Courses may be accessed from a computer, tablet, or mobile device with a stable internet connection.  We recommend the most recent browser versions.  This includes all modern browsers and operating systems including Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Opera, iPhone / iOS, and Android-based mobile devices, smartphones, and tablets. The course is entirely web-based and does not require any software to be downloaded or installed.  For accurate time tracking and progress recording, access courses in one browser window at a time. 

Refund & Cancellation Policy

All tuition and fees paid for the course are refundable when: (a) the course of instruction is discontinued by OnlineEd and such discontinuation has prevented a student from completing the course; or (b) the enrollment of the student was procured as a result of any misrepresentation in promotion materials of the school, or representation made by an owner or employee of the school. All refunds will be completed within 30 days after the effective date of enrollment termination. Refunds will not be given to any student after the student has successfully registered in a course or courses, as once registered, student has access to the registered courses. In hardship cases, OnlineEd may issue a refund at its sole discretion. OnlineEd does not issue retroactive partial refunds for courses that are subsequently discounted or put on sale after a student makes a purchase.

Publisher

This course is developed and delivered by OnlineEd, LLC.

OnlineEd, LLC
14255 SW Allen Blvd., Suite 240
Portland, OR 97005
(503) 670-9278
https://www.OnlineEd.com/
mail@OnlineEd.com

Mission Statement

To provide superior distance education that exceeds industry standards and expectations in course content and delivery methods to those who seek to enter a new profession and those engaged in a profession.