Tuesday, September 22 @ 10 – 11 am
With Rob & Beth Andress, Street Safe Self Defence Training Company
Think REALTOR® safety is about random crimes and theft? Think again.
While the Canadian real estate industry and our U.S. counterparts continue to focus on crimes of opportunity, the reality facing REALTORS® today is far more complex and concerning. The threats we are seeing are not random. They are targeted, deliberate, and increasingly sophisticated.
REALTORS® are becoming victims of patterned offences and social violence involving prospective clients, clients, and, in some cases, even fellow Members. One of the fastest-growing threats is digital blackmail. Using artificial intelligence, criminals are creating highly realistic fake images that depict REALTORS® engaging in fabricated criminal or compromising activities. These images are then used as leverage in extortion schemes, with threats of public release unless demands are met.
This is not a future risk or a hypothetical scenario. It is happening right now.
Despite the growing prevalence of these crimes, there is little industry-specific education available to help REALTORS® recognize, prevent, and respond to these threats. That leaves many professionals vulnerable and unprepared.
Join us for this eye-opening session to learn about the evolving risks facing REALTORS® today, understand how these schemes work, and gain practical strategies to protect yourself, your reputation, and your business in an increasingly digital world.
