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Mortgage Agent Licensing Practice Exam · Question

An individual, John, approaches a mortgage agent, Maria, requesting a mortgage for a property in Calgary. John appears hesitant to provide personal details, insists on communicating only via email, and states that a third party will be handling all document submissions and acting as his primary contact. What type of fraud should Maria be most concerned about?

A client who is reluctant to provide personal details, relies heavily on a third party, and avoids direct communication are red flags often associated with stra

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Question: An individual, John, approaches a mortgage agent, Maria, requesting a mortgage for a property in Calgary. John appears hesitant to provide personal details, insists on communicating only via email, and states that a third party will be handling all document submissions and acting as his primary contact. What type of fraud should Maria be most concerned about?

Answer options: ✅ Straw Buyer Fraud

  • Appraisal Fraud
  • Title Fraud
  • Income Document Fraud

Correct answer: Straw Buyer Fraud

Explanation: A client who is reluctant to provide personal details, relies heavily on a third party, and avoids direct communication are red flags often associated with straw buyer schemes, where a legitimate-looking borrower acts on behalf of another party.

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