06/13/2024
11 am PT / 12 pm MT / 1 pm CT / 2 pm ET
*approximate length: 45 minutes to 1 hour
Presenter: Eileen Wirth, CPM®
Join us for an insightful webinar hosted by Eileen Wirth, CPM®, as we delve into the pervasive issue of housing fraud. From fraudulent applications to sophisticated schemes, housing fraud poses significant challenges to property owners, managers, and communities at large. In this session, we will uncover the intricate web of housing fraud, exploring its causes, implications, and, most importantly, actionable strategies to combat it effectively.
Don't miss this opportunity to arm yourself with knowledge and strategies to protect your property, preserve the integrity of the housing system, and contribute to the collective fight against housing fraud. Join us for an engaging session that promises to equip you with the tools necessary to stay ahead in the battle against fraudulent practices.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Extent of Housing Fraud: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the depth and scope of housing fraud, including its prevalence, forms, and impact on individuals and communities.
- Explore Methods and Techniques: Explore the various methods and techniques employed by fraudsters to exploit the housing system, from identity theft to falsified documentation.
- Empowerment through Prevention: Acquire practical insights into proactive measures to safeguard your property and company against fraudulent activities, including robust screening processes, fraud detection tools, and collaborative efforts with law enforcement and regulatory agencies.
Eileen Wirth, President & CEO of MEND Inc., has focused her career on affordable and subsidized housing. Her employment started at the NJ State Housing Finance Agency, and in the ensuing 30 years advanced her career through positions at both for profit and non-profit housing developers and managers both in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Ms. Wirth earned her BCS with a concentration in Finance, from what was then Rider College, in 1988, and obtained her MBA from Rider University in 1995. In addition to her MBA Ms. Wirth holds the Certified Property Manager (CPM)® designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), the Housing Credit Compliance Professional designation from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), Specialist in Housing Credit Management, and National Affordable Housing Professional Executive designations from the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA).
Ms. Wirth has served as a member of the IREM Federal Housing Advisory Board since 2014, is currently an IREM Governing Councilor and member of the IREM Foundation Board of Directors.