Home Fraud Defense | National Homeowner Fraud Education and Certification

Founder

John Rowan

Home Fraud Defense Initiative™

Trusted and current training, seminars, and education classes for real estate and senior care professionals, designed to recognize and stop the explosive growth of fraud schemes targeting the real estate industry and our senior communities.

After working with the Scottsdale, AZ, Police in an attempted home title fraud sting operation that stopped a fraudulent home sale, John saw firsthand how AI fraud schemes are outpacing industry education.

John recognized the need for improved education on this rapidly growing crime category targeting seniors nationwide. This initiative helps homeowners and industry professionals identify red flags, prevent fraud, and know what to do to prevent it and how to reverse it.

This page is your starting point for education and resources to protect real estate, our most valuable asset.

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What is

Home Fraud Defense™

Our Mission:

HomeFraudDefense.org™ is a national consumer education effort founded by Realtor and investor John Rowan to help homeowners, industry professionals, and law enforcement agencies detect and prevent home title theft.

This initiative was started to close that gap by providing industry education and legal resources to keep homeowners and professionals ahead of the criminals. Stopping title theft through early recognition is important, but offering the tools to victims is also essential.

The Stop Home Title Theft Initiative™ is a platform where industry leaders and law enforcement agencies can collect and share crucial information on the crime to help everyone recognize, prevent, and apprehend those involved.

Real Estate Fraud vs Bank Robberies

Real Estate Fraud Occurs 5X More Than Bank Robberies.

“In 2023, the IC3 recorded 9,521 complaints in the real-estate fraud category (which includes title theft). Meanwhile, the average cost of a fraud & forgery claim in the title industry is over $143,000.

By contrast, in 2019 U.S. bank robberies averaged only about $4,200 per incident with an estimated 1500 to 2000 offenses per year.

Yet title-fraud receives far less public attention even though the financial stakes are much higher.”

— John Rowan

9521

2023 Number of Real Estate Fraud Complaints

$143,000

Average Title Industry Claim

2000

Estimated Annual Number of Bank Robberies | Average Loss $4200

All homeowners need to register with your local county for the title alert notification system.

The first step is to register with your local county so that you will receive notice of any documents recorded with your name on them. If you have older parents, be sure to register their names as well. Title theft targets older homeowners with high equity or no mortgage at all. Vacant homes are most susceptible, so make sure to watch for the warning signs.

Seminar and Free Counsultation Services Available

Prevention

Stopping deed fraud to keep the title in the proper ownership name. Stopping the title transfer before it happens or recognizing it early prevents long term financial consumer damage.
Education

Educating seniors on how to protect themselves during estate planning and retirement. Working with title companies, financial planners, attorneys, senior care providers, brokers, and recording offices to share the most up to date information.
Resources

Providing a comprehensive resource page where companies from all industries can go for information and where homeowners can get the information they need to prevent and protect thier homes equity.

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27 Warning Signs for Title Theft

See a Complete List of Warning Signs Your Home Could Be a Target for Title Theft (What I Learned From the Scottsdale Sting)

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Arizona Title Alert Registration
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Education resouces and training for fraud prevention

John Rowan

Home Fraud Defense Initiative™

Trusted and current training, seminars, and education classes for real estate and senior care professionals, designed to recognize and stop the explosive growth of fraud schemes targeting the real estate industry and our senior communities.

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Home Fraud Defense™

Our Mission:

HomeFraudDefense.org™ is a national consumer education effort founded by Realtor and investor John Rowan to help homeowners, industry professionals, and law enforcement agencies detect and prevent home title theft.

Real Estate Fraud Occurs 5X More Than Bank Robberies.

All homeowners need to register with your local county for the title alert notification system.

Seminar and Free Counsultation Services Available

Prevention

Education

Resources

27 Warning Signs for Title Theft

See a Complete List of Warning Signs Your Home Could Be a Target for Title Theft (What I Learned From the Scottsdale Sting)

Resouce Center

Arizona Title Alert Registration

Credit and Resources

Leave a Message

Thank you for your message. I will be in touch with you shortly.

Education resouces and training for fraud prevention

John Rowan

Home Fraud Defense Initiative™

Trusted and current training, seminars, and education classes for real estate and senior care professionals, designed to recognize and stop the explosive growth of fraud schemes targeting the real estate industry and our senior communities.

As Seen On

Home Fraud Defense™

Our Mission:

HomeFraudDefense.org™ is a national consumer education effort founded by Realtor and investor John Rowan to help homeowners, industry professionals, and law enforcement agencies detect and prevent home title theft.

Real Estate Fraud Occurs 5X More Than Bank Robberies.

All homeowners need to register with your local county for the title alert notification system.

Seminar and Free Counsultation Services Available

Prevention

Education

Resources

27 Warning Signs for Title Theft

See a Complete List of Warning Signs Your Home Could Be a Target for Title Theft (What I Learned From the Scottsdale Sting)

Resouce Center

Arizona Title Alert Registration

Credit and Resources

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