[CRS-260071] Navigating Rental Scams in Singapore Residential Tenancy (NSRT)

Category: Professional Competencies under Structured Learning (4 training hours awarded)

Course Duration: 4 hours

Funding available: Not Eligible for UTAP funding

Course Synopsis:

This course equips real estate salespersons with essential knowledge on rental scams in Singapore’s residential tenancy market and also identify and prevent Anti-Money Laundering (AML) risks.

Participants will gain insights from key government agencies, including the Ministry of Home Affairs, Singapore Police Force, and Council for Estate Agencies, on the latest scam tactics and regulatory measures.

The course covers practical prevention strategies such as using the ScamShield app and applying the ACT framework (Add/Check/Tell) to detect and report suspicious activities.

With real estate salespersons playing a crucial role in property transactions, this training ensures they can safeguard clients, maintain compliance, and uphold industry integrity.

Course Objectives: 

After the session, learners will understand and able to communicate with Residential Landlords and Tenants on :

• Overview of Scams in Singapore.
• Explore Rental Scams in Singapore.
• Case studies of Rental Scams transactions.
• Understand CEA Consumer Advisory on Rental Scams.
• Understand Police Advisory on Rental Scams.

ABOUT THE TRAINER

Ivy Eyu

Ivy has been a seasoned and well-known real estate agent since 1996. An accomplished, dynamic, and client-driven professional, Ivy consistently goes the extra mile for her clients. Her extensive experience spans residential properties, with a particular expertise in handling unique HDB cases involving divorce, bankruptcy, and the death of ownership scenarios. Ivy’s exceptional ability to analyze and provide tailored real estate solutions has earned her the respect of both her clients and fellow agents.

In addition to her role as a full-time real estate consultant, Ivy has served as a company trainer since 2013. Her interactive case studies offer enriching learning experiences for all participants. Ivy is an ACTA-certified trainer and the developer of various CPD programs for OrangeTee & Tie Pte Ltd. She has been recognized as OrangeTee’s Outstanding Trainer for consecutive years since 2013.

In 2017, Ivy completed a Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education (DACE), focusing on developing adult learning programs for real estate agents in CPD programs. Furthering her expertise, she pursued estate planning studies, earning her AEPP certification in 2020. Ivy’s dedication and commitment to excellence were acknowledged with her recent promotion to OrangeTee Principal Trainer in 2022.