ADRE Approved · Fraud Education Provider

Become the fraud expert in your market.

Our HFDCP™ designation identifies professionals who have completed advanced training in home and real estate fraud prevention.

Recognize common and emerging fraud schemes
Guide consumers on preventative best practices
Help reduce risk through awareness, documentation, and proper reporting

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ADRE Approved Education Provider
Sponsored by Fidelity & Old Republic Title
AZ CE Credit Available
Transparent Pricing · No Hidden Renewals
Verified Google Reviews
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Phoenix Dream Homes

Local Guide · 28 reviews

1 month ago

"I found John Rowans Home Defense Class regarding Real Estate Fraud to be highly valuable. John's in-depth knowledge of the tools, AI misuse, and fraudulent persona's used is helpful in assisting real estate professionals be a critical player in preventing fraud."

DF

Dave Franecki

Local Guide · 21 reviews

3 weeks ago

"John is so on target with the Home Fraud Defense program. If agents plug in and share this info with their clients, everyone will win. As an agent you will be protecting your clients by sharing this information."

JT

Joyce Tawes

Local Guide · 25 reviews

4 days ago

"I attended the Home Fraud Defense course to fulfill a continuing education requirement for Arizona Realtors. It was one of the most thorough, enlightening classes I've taken — addressing rampant fraud in real estate and common day-to-day practices of thieves targeting different sectors of our population."

MO

Millicent Owusu-Antwi

7 reviews

3 weeks ago

"Excellent class. Much needed today for transaction protection and personal protection. Thank you, John."

PD

Phoenix Dream Homes

Local Guide · 28 reviews

1 month ago

"I found John Rowans Home Defense Class regarding Real Estate Fraud to be highly valuable. John's in-depth knowledge of the tools, AI misuse, and fraudulent persona's used is helpful in assisting real estate professionals be a critical player in preventing fraud."

DF

Dave Franecki

Local Guide · 21 reviews

3 weeks ago

"John is so on target with the Home Fraud Defense program. If agents plug in and share this info with their clients, everyone will win. As an agent you will be protecting your clients by sharing this information."

JT

Joyce Tawes

Local Guide · 25 reviews

4 days ago

"I attended the Home Fraud Defense course to fulfill a continuing education requirement for Arizona Realtors. It was one of the most thorough, enlightening classes I've taken — addressing rampant fraud in real estate and common day-to-day practices of thieves targeting different sectors of our population."

MO

Millicent Owusu-Antwi

7 reviews

3 weeks ago

"Excellent class. Much needed today for transaction protection and personal protection. Thank you, John."

$275M
RE fraud losses (2025) — FBI IC3
Your E&O exposure
1 in 4
Transactions targeted
Every deal is at risk
2 hrs
zoom or on-demand training
Live, Zoom, or On-line
Millions
in real estate fraud
Prevented
Two tiers. One credential.

Pick your fit. Upgrade anytime.

Designation + badge included in HFDCP™ tiers.

HFDCP™ Instructor
$799 enroll
  • Everything in Designation
  • HFDCP™ Instructor License & Permissions
  • National HFDCP™ Instructor Directory Listing
  • Licensed Instructor Marketing
    Presentation Slides
  • Annual renewal $499.00

The $399 Designation pays for itself the first time it protects a client from wire fraud. Build your business and become a community fraud educator. Host community events and have access to HFD™ presentation materials.

How it works

Certified in 2 hours. Credentialed for life.

Weekly Live Zoom Sessions · Live & On-Demand Classes · Arizona CE Credit Available

1
Enroll online
Choose your tier. Instant access to all course materials and tools.
2
Attend Training
2 hours training. Live Zoom, Classroom, or On-Demand.
3
Get certified
Receive your HFDCP™ badge, digital credential, and professional directory listing.
4
Protect clients
Use your tools and training on every transaction from day one.
Common questions

Answered directly.

What is the HFDCP™ designation?

The Home Fraud Defense Certified Professional (HFDCP™) designation identifies real estate professionals who have completed advanced training in recognizing home and real estate fraud.

What are HFDCP™ designees trained to do?

Designees are trained to recognize common and emerging fraud schemes, guide consumers on preventative best practices, and reduce risk through awareness, documentation, and proper reporting.

What does the HFDCP™ signal to clients and colleagues?

It signals three things: credibility, professionalism, and a higher standard of fraud awareness — letting clients know their professional takes fraud seriously.

Who should pursue the HFDCP™?

Any real estate professional who works directly with buyers, sellers, investors, or homeowners and wants to stand out as a trusted resource in an area most agents overlook entirely.

Is this just another designation?

No. Most real estate designations focus on sales skills or market knowledge. The HFDCP™ is purpose-built around fraud prevention — an area of growing concern that directly affects your clients' most significant financial transaction.

What gives the HFDCP™ its authority?

The HFDCP™ designation is conferred by HomeFraudDefense.org — the organization purpose-built for real estate fraud prevention education. The qualifying coursework is completed through our ADRE-approved real estate school.

Can I upgrade from Designation to Instructor later?

Yes. You pay only the difference between tiers when you upgrade. Your certification history, directory listing, and member access carry over completely at no additional cost.

Does brokerage team pricing exist?

Yes. Bulk enrollment pricing is available for brokerages of 5 or more agents. Contact us for team pricing — includes a shared compliance dashboard and E&O documentation for your office.

Member referral program
HFDCP™ members get access to our affiliate program.

After you enroll, you will find your personal affiliate link in your member portal. Share it with colleagues when it feels right. Full program details, terms, and commission structure are available inside your portal.

HFDCP™ Designation
HFDCP™ Instructor
Referral credits are paid monthly following confirmed enrollment. Full program terms at homefrauddefense.org/referral-terms. This is a single-level referral program — credits apply only to direct introductions you make, not to subsequent referrals from those individuals. Home Fraud Defense is not a multi-level marketing program.

Your next transaction is a fraud target.
Be the agent who stops it.

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